New Zealand: home to stunning vistas, bone-crushing rugby players, flightless birds, fine wines and — as of now — the world’s most far-flung supercar manufacturer.
So stand aside, Caparo, and take a break, Ariel, for here comes the Hulme CanAm supercar, a machine with the power to rival the fastest Ferrari, but which carries less weight than the lightest Ford Fiesta. It has a power-to-weight ratio that would make a Bugatti Veyron blush, and a look that exudes pure, undiluted menace. Best of all, it should be on sale here next year.
But before then, a short, swift step back in time…Â More info
Straight from the legendary photo files of NHRA and National DRAGSTER, the National Hot Rod Association presents NHRA Drag Racing Photo Greats Volume 1: Wild Rides, the second in a collection of specialty books aimed at the NHRA Drag Racing fan.
NHRA Drag Racing Photo Greats Volume 1: Wild Rides is a mind-blowing collection of you’ve-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it drag racing moments caught by National DRAGSTER’s photographers from the 1960s to date. Despite the extreme nature of the images, no racers were seriously injured in any of the incidents pictured.
“With more than 80 color and black-and-white images representing all eras of drag racing, it’s not only a trip down Memory Lane but an exciting one as well… More info
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Smith Optics, a leader in off-road goggle technology, has two words for you this tradeshow season, Graphic Series. New for ‘09 is our innovative and incredibly modernistic line of Fuel, Intake & Piston Graphic Series goggles.
With four new designs now available, there is something for everyone. From the already popular Ink & Daggers, to the brand new retro Zebrah and the star studded Jaded Stars Camo, to the Red Dots with the three carry-overs from 08, Stitches, Khamo, and Blue Dangerous, we have you covered from one end of the color …Â More info
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Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk is a determined and optimistic man, even though his Silicon Valley firm is losing money. The electric car maker’s fourth chief has been held up by production delays but expects profitability by mid-year. Much of his hope rests on a $350 million check from the Department of Energy which Tesla may (or may not) get in four to five months…Â More info
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