Monthly Archives: November 2016

An Example Of A Big Healey Being Rallied In Europe

A couple of weeks ago, Russ Whitehouse commented on my website that he had a “Big Healey” that he rallies in Europe.  I asked Russ if he would send me some pictures of his car and I am certainly glad … Continue reading

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Connecting A Monit Wheel Sensor To A Non-Monit Rally Computer

This year I will be navigating in at least one car that is fitted with a Monit wheel sensor, but where I will be using a rally computer not manufactured by Monit.  As a result, it will be necessary to … Continue reading

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A Sunbeam Alpine Book Added To My Library

As I often do, I have added another automotive book to my library.  This time I purchased “The History Of The Sunbeam Alpine” by John Willshire.  This is a new paperback book was published in 2015. Book Cover Shows Tony … Continue reading

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1961 Pontiac Tempest: Motor Trend’s Car Of The Year

A couple of weeks ago I received some photographs in the mail from Marie Farrell of Iowa of her pride and joy – a 1961 Pontiac Tempest.  I have included images of Marie’s Pontiac Tempest in this post. Marie Farrell’s … Continue reading

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2017 Mille Miglia Route Announced

This week the organizers of the Mille Miglia have announced the route of the 2017 Mille Miglia rally.  This has been identified as the “most beautiful race in the world”.  And It is hard to argue against that description. As … Continue reading

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Giulio Masetti: Winner Of The 1921 Targa Florio And More

This week it was pointed out to me that I had misidentified the winner of the 1921 Targa Florio.  I can not recall from where I got the wrong information, however actual the winner of the 1921 Targa Florio was … Continue reading

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The 2016 1000 Millas Sport Concludes In Argentina

Recently the 2016 took place in Argentina.  This is the South American equivalent of the famous Mille Miglia in Italy.  These events are run with very similar rules and methods, with the exception that the 1000 Millas Sport has a … Continue reading

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We Are Officially In The 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique!

This past week the official list of accepted entries into the 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique was issued.  I am pleased to say that the entry of Dan Allven and I has been accepted into this significant European rally.  Dan … Continue reading

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Addition To My Canadian Winter Rally Collection

As some of you might know, I have a small collection of material of memorabilia from the Canadian Winter Rally.  I add to this collection as funds and opportunity arise.  Recently those two factors aligned and I acquired two more … Continue reading

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Success At The 2016 United States Road Rally Championship Rally

This past week has been tough for me.  After spending the weekend coughing and rallying, I found out  that I had a mild case of pneumonia.  This has left me feeling quite tired and somewhat unmotivated, but I was able … Continue reading

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