#Road america Winter Autocross Series

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Fun stuff: Autocrossing my 22 Jeep Compass

I autocrossed my 22 Jeep Compass and had a blast!

And I didn’t embarrass myself too much What do a Subaru WRX, BMW M340 X-Drive, Audi S4, and Jeep Compass all have in common? I know, not much, but they all competed this past Saturday in the Road America Winter Autocross Series presented by David Hobbs Honda. My Jeep (left) waiting for my turn. On the right is a Dodge Charger Pursuit (a cop car). I was crazy enough to enter our 22 Jeep…

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Car Spot: Chevy Cobalt SS

A cheap and and fast little rocket. The Chevy Cobalt is this wee's car spot.

A supercharged rocket Introduced as a 2005 model, the Cobalt was GM’s most ambitious attempt to go fender-to-fender with compact Asian imports. It had a tough act to follow replacing the Cavalier. Motor Trend loved it saying it was solidly built, suitably refined, and attractively priced, it’s an American car that can compete with its foreign rivals. Let’s put a pin in that and come back to it…

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Fun Stuff: I drove the fastest Jeep

Fun and games at the Road America Winter Autocross Series I participated in. No, I didn't win silly.

OK, I was the only Jeep:) This past Saturday I was up at Road America, just about my favorite place in the world next to AirVenture in Oshkosh, taking part in the third race in the Winter Autocross Series presented by David Hobbs Honda. 120 drivers came from as far away as South Carolina and had an experience they will never forget. If I’d waited one more year, I could have had one with a…

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Car Spot: Subaru Baja

Is it a car or truck? This week's car spot, the Subaru Baja.

This cool vehicle was only with us for three short years. Subaru took an Outback station wagon and added a pickup bed. The thought was that it would appeal to a new generation of adventure seekers like those who climb mountains, backpack, camp, and kayak. But the Baja, introduced in 2003, wasn’t your bare-bones off-roader. Standard equipment, included a power sunroof, leather seating, an 80-watt…

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Fun Stuff: Road America Autocross Series Event 2

I tried not to embarrass myself in my 22 Jeep Compass Me in between sessions. This past Saturday I traveled up to Road America for the second event in the Winter Autocross Series presented by David Hobbs Honda and had a total blast. I was grossly underpowered in my 22 Jeep Compass and ran against cars like Subaru WRXs, BMWs, Audis, and even a Chevy HHR. Check out my video and there is one more…