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James Dean in the Saddle

Ben Branch September 2, 2012
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James Dean, easily one of the most iconic men of the 20th century, was a huge fan of both 2 and 4 wheeled motor vehicles.

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Paul Newman – Racer

Ben Branch May 4, 2012
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It saddens me that I can’t think of a single modern actor who possesses the same gasoline powered spirit of Paul Newman, Steve McQueen or James Dean. Not even one.

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James Dean and the Little Bastard

Ben Branch April 14, 2012
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The Porsche 550 Spyder is right near the top of my “must-have” list. Sadly, the prohibitive costs involved are probably going to make that impossible however I do have my eye on some of the modern 550s built by companies like Beck Speedster.

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What Is A Silodrome?

The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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