Jordy Smith has conquered the 2011 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in a hard-fought Final over Mick Fanning, in front of the raucous and hardy hometown crowd on the beach and three-to-four foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf.
His local knowledge allowed him to select the best waves in the Final to overtake an in-form Fanning. The win was met with an eruption  … More
Depth of Speed was born from a desire of story, travel, and a love of anything automotive related. Next year my wife and I will be taking to the streets to uncover and document the greatest stories from the automotive world. From coast-to-coast and from top to bottom, finding the best stories will take the highest priority. Every time I meet someone new or attend an event I amazed at the depth, passion, and love that the automotive world brings. Depth of Speed is just that, an in-depth look at these stories. There is something about motors and machines, that to an outsider looking in, would make us seem plain crazy.
We have begun the process of outfitting our trusty Scamp trailer to traverse the entire country. Known affectionately as a fiberglass egg, our Scamp will be our home for one year of our lives. At only 13 feet long it will make for a cozy year.
The relationship of car and owner once again comes to the forefront of this episode of Depth of Speed with Josh Clason. Craig Johnson represents a long list of devout Volkswagen fanatics who have carried on the legacy of several iconic products from the German carmaker. Known as “the people’s car,” Johnson’s relationship with the VW T1 is highlighted as we’re treated to another cinematic gem.
THE freeway was dark. Wisps of sea mist obscured the moon. At 2 a.m. there wasn’t another car on Highway 101, the southern extension of the Pacific Coast Highway that traces the edge of the continent from Orange County in California almost to the Oregon border. On the left side of the road as I drove south, miles of tract housing reached into the hills. Somewhere on the right, between the guardrail and the great void of the Pacific, was the entrance to the San Elijo campground.
I’d already missed the turn three times. The lights on my 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia camper van … More