Josh Mead: License to Ill
Josh Mead has a license to ill. Seriously. Think we’re kidding? Check out his ’97 Montero, with the ginormous tires, meticulously Frankensteined driveline, and then imagine him stuffing a 6G72 out of a 3000GT under the hood. In the last 10 years, he’s gone from DSM to GVR4 to Evo to GVR4 to a pair of Montys. Ill.
Let’s Talk: Rally Trucks
The word “rally” conjures images of cars sliding ’round dirt corners or catching air over tarmac yumps. That is, of course, unless you’re into rally trucks. Oh, they’re out there, alright. The red Ranger, the yellow Mazdog, Baja Bill Rogers – and that’s just off the cuff in one region of North America.
Bill Rogers: Motorsport Memory Maker
Bill Rogers is a rallyista who now shoots events as a pro photog. He doesn’t just shoot the front runners and scoot to the next stage. Motorsport Memories stays until sweep drags the last car out. Bill’s been photographing rallies for years, so we thought who better to share a little insight into the art of rally photography?
Let’s Talk: All-Rounders
Some people want to dominate the road course. Some people dodge cones. Others live their lives one quarter mile at a time. For the most part, these pursuits are not mutually exclusive and Dominic Green reminded us of that. The all-rounder build a car to do well at the drag strip, at the autocross, on the road course, and on the street.
Ingmar Micheel: Friend of Gearbox Magazine
It was during our trip to Germany in September when we first met Ingmar. He helped us communicate with our new friends, and he’s the one who has made future German interviews possible. At the time of this posting, Ingmar has the largest Gearbox Magazine decal currently in existence on his ride. We love this guy.
Al Swackhammer’s 1960 Auto Union DKW
Al Swackhammer has taken his A.U. 1000 and built a very unique conversion with a lithium pack and AC drive.
Let’s Talk: Rookie Rallies
Last week, we wrapped up our first Before & After series with Aaron Ekinaka. We got his perspective prior to running his first rally and then, again, afterward. As we were at this particular event (and have known Aaron a while), it was exciting to see him stay in it to the very end.
The Journey Begins
So, I bought a truck. I hope to chronicle here its conversion from drippy, oily, noisy old truck into a fresh, sweet smelling (with addition of tree air freshener), quiet, electric vehicle (that will one day be PV powered).
Let’s Talk: What Kinda Car Is That?
Last week, Phil told us how some people have asked him about his RX7, Supra, Delorean, and even Daytona, not knowing it’s actually a Chrysler Conquest. Depending on where you go, Mitsubishis may or may not be common, and you might have a similar story to tell.
