Comments on: Question of the Day: What Do You Do for Extracurricular Fun? http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:54:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: cretinx http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-551332 cretinx Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:15:14 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-551332 I race. I race.

]]> By: jurisb http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-550982 jurisb Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:36:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-550982 Uhmm, Spyker. Dutch propeller legacy Uhmm, Spyker. Dutch propeller legacy

]]> By: guyincognito http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-550052 guyincognito Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:37:26 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-550052 I work on my car, upgrades and maintenance, go to meets, and starting just last week I've begun Auto X and will be going to a HPDE in a couple of weeks. I also surf the forums and TTAC. I use the 10% of my free time not dedicated to cars to cook, drink/collect wine, and train in mixed martial arts. I work on my car, upgrades and maintenance, go to meets, and starting just last week I’ve begun Auto X and will be going to a HPDE in a couple of weeks. I also surf the forums and TTAC. I use the 10% of my free time not dedicated to cars to cook, drink/collect wine, and train in mixed martial arts.

]]> By: BuckD http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549972 BuckD Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:22:13 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549972 I read car blogs about celebs with giant carbon footprints and fantasize that it's me hanging out with B-listers and emitting indecent levels of CO2. I read car blogs about celebs with giant carbon footprints and fantasize that it’s me hanging out with B-listers and emitting indecent levels of CO2.

]]> By: Robstar http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549772 Robstar Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:14 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549772 I take the motorcycle out & road trip. I "toured" on my gsx-r 600 a few weekends ago to road america. Nothing like testing your true love of sportbikes like doing a couple hundred miles per day. I take the motorcycle out & road trip.

I “toured” on my gsx-r 600 a few weekends ago to road america.

Nothing like testing your true love of sportbikes like doing a couple hundred miles per day.

]]> By: brettc http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549692 brettc Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:28:52 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549692 Work on my house (always something to do) and read TTAC. Maybe someday I'll go to TDI Fest, but I haven't gone yet. Work on my house (always something to do) and read TTAC. Maybe someday I’ll go to TDI Fest, but I haven’t gone yet.

]]> By: edgett http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549592 edgett Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:10:47 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549592 I try to get my car and motorcycle out on the track a few times a year. At 60 I'm resolved that I'll never have a racing career, but I'm convinced that the majority of automobiles and motorcycles on the market are far more capable than their drivers. There is nothing like some track time to learn a few new skills and be humbled by the ability of your car or motorcycle; we live in a golden age of machinery. At other times, you might find me dispensing with digital enemies in Call of Duty 4, or running laps around Spa with GTR2. I try to get my car and motorcycle out on the track a few times a year. At 60 I’m resolved that I’ll never have a racing career, but I’m convinced that the majority of automobiles and motorcycles on the market are far more capable than their drivers. There is nothing like some track time to learn a few new skills and be humbled by the ability of your car or motorcycle; we live in a golden age of machinery.

At other times, you might find me dispensing with digital enemies in Call of Duty 4, or running laps around Spa with GTR2.

]]> By: Juniper http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549471 Juniper Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:40:32 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549471 Last weekend drove the 64 Impala up to Minneapolis for the Back to the Fifties car show at the state fairgrounds.(64 and earlier allowed) Went with 5 other cars, all street rods. We had a great time, along with the other 11,500 cars owners. Last weekend drove the 64 Impala up to Minneapolis for the Back to the Fifties car show at the state fairgrounds.(64 and earlier allowed) Went with 5 other cars, all street rods. We had a great time, along with the other 11,500 cars owners.

]]> By: Virtual Insanity http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549441 Virtual Insanity Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:37:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549441 Every thursday is local Mazda meet. First tuesday of every month is the RX7Club meet (and our cruise is usually a mini cannonball). DI meets occasionally. All meets consist of chilling around the cars for about an hour followed by a cruise and or racing that'll last till about 2-3 in the morning. I don't go to ricekiller meets, though. Those guys suck. Every thursday is local Mazda meet. First tuesday of every month is the RX7Club meet (and our cruise is usually a mini cannonball). DI meets occasionally. All meets consist of chilling around the cars for about an hour followed by a cruise and or racing that’ll last till about 2-3 in the morning. I don’t go to ricekiller meets, though. Those guys suck.

]]> By: AKM http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549281 AKM Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:12:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549281 What I do? I read TTAC, of course! What I do?

I read TTAC, of course!

]]> By: shaker http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549212 shaker Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:36:07 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549212 I can't help but notice the Chap-Stik on that car's center console... I can’t help but notice the Chap-Stik on that car’s center console…

]]> By: jurisb http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549111 jurisb Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:01:07 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549111 Can you imagine they have Spyker dealership in Riga!Anyway I consider dutch Spyker half amateur. Can you imagine they have Spyker dealership in Riga!Anyway I consider dutch Spyker half amateur.

]]> By: RedStapler http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549102 RedStapler Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:40:30 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549102 I'm more into larger vehicles. I take my Jeep KJ onto logging trails and access roads to get good vantage points for rail and truck fanning photography. I’m more into larger vehicles.

I take my Jeep KJ onto logging trails and access roads to get good vantage points for rail and truck fanning photography.

]]> By: Cammy Corrigan http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549051 Cammy Corrigan Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:52:58 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549051 I went to the Nurburgring-Nordeschleife and had buckets of fun there. I intend to go back soon. It doesn't matter what car you drive (Yaris, Hybrid, Audi TT, etc) the feeling of taking on the world's most dangerous race track and winning is a great one! I sincerely recommened it. I went to the Nurburgring-Nordeschleife and had buckets of fun there.

I intend to go back soon. It doesn’t matter what car you drive (Yaris, Hybrid, Audi TT, etc) the feeling of taking on the world’s most dangerous race track and winning is a great one!

I sincerely recommened it.

]]> By: DearS http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-549001 DearS Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:44:55 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-549001 I try to drive other peoples cars when ever I can. Also observe my driving and my cars handling and responses so I can become a better driver. Oh and I do reading. I try to drive other peoples cars when ever I can. Also observe my driving and my cars handling and responses so I can become a better driver. Oh and I do reading.

]]> By: James2 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548752 James2 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:24:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548752 In my book, Paris is more like a Zzzz-list celeb. She bores me to sleep. In my book, Paris is more like a Zzzz-list celeb. She bores me to sleep.

]]> By: jaje http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548682 jaje Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:58:36 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548682 Race #42 Honda Civic in SCCA ITC and NASA H5 class. Currently building a low cost 944 Spec car to run in NASA. Race #42 Honda Civic in SCCA ITC and NASA H5 class. Currently building a low cost 944 Spec car to run in NASA.

]]> By: supremebrougham http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548642 supremebrougham Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:35:42 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548642 I took the Alero to the Oldsmobile Homecoming in Lansing a couple of weeks ago. I had a blast! Turns out that my car was the newest one there, as mine was built one month before the last one rolled off the line, and one of the guys that had a Final 500 edition couldn't make it. In addition to that I love traveling to auto museums. I've done the Henry Ford in Dearborn, the A-C-D in Auburn, IN, The RE Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing, and this year alone I took in the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills and the World's oldest Hudson dealer, which is now the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum. So for me, it's a combination of museums, collecting tons of memorabilia and taking pictures of cars that does it for me. I took the Alero to the Oldsmobile Homecoming in Lansing a couple of weeks ago. I had a blast! Turns out that my car was the newest one there, as mine was built one month before the last one rolled off the line, and one of the guys that had a Final 500 edition couldn’t make it.

In addition to that I love traveling to auto museums. I’ve done the Henry Ford in Dearborn, the A-C-D in Auburn, IN, The RE Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing, and this year alone I took in the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills and the World’s oldest Hudson dealer, which is now the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum.

So for me, it’s a combination of museums, collecting tons of memorabilia and taking pictures of cars that does it for me.

]]> By: Theodore http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548622 Theodore Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:33:29 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548622 I collect counties. It's my goal to visit all 3,141 counties in the United States. So far I've been to just over 600. Plenty of road trips. If I get that Miata I've been threatening to buy, I may link up with the nearest Miata club too. I collect counties. It’s my goal to visit all 3,141 counties in the United States. So far I’ve been to just over 600. Plenty of road trips. If I get that Miata I’ve been threatening to buy, I may link up with the nearest Miata club too.

]]> By: chuckgoolsbee http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548592 chuckgoolsbee Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:23:42 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548592 Oh yeah. I do several vintage and sports car rallies every year, at least one major old car tour, and a handful of shows, autocross, and whatnot. I'd NEVER do a "Bullrun" because I have less money and more sense, but I did join Brock Yates & Martin Swig for the <a href="http://www.goolsbee.org/cannonball/" rel="nofollow">1999 Cannonball Classic</a>. Boy, was that fun! No celebrities, no stupidity, just car guys and great machines. I've also run: The New England 1000, The Colorado Grand, La Carrera Nevada, The Forza Mille, The Forza Amelia, The Mille Autunno, The Classic Motorcar Rally, The Monte Shelton Northwest Classic Rally, and the Going To The Sun Rally to name a few. Some are competitive, others are just casual tours, all are fun and enjoyable. Essentially a car-themed vacation. --chuck http://chuck.goolsbee.org Oh yeah. I do several vintage and sports car rallies every year, at least one major old car tour, and a handful of shows, autocross, and whatnot. I’d NEVER do a “Bullrun” because I have less money and more sense, but I did join Brock Yates & Martin Swig for the 1999 Cannonball Classic. Boy, was that fun! No celebrities, no stupidity, just car guys and great machines.

I’ve also run: The New England 1000, The Colorado Grand, La Carrera Nevada, The Forza Mille, The Forza Amelia, The Mille Autunno, The Classic Motorcar Rally, The Monte Shelton Northwest Classic Rally, and the Going To The Sun Rally to name a few. Some are competitive, others are just casual tours, all are fun and enjoyable. Essentially a car-themed vacation.

–chuck
http://chuck.goolsbee.org

]]> By: MTeator http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548532 MTeator Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:05:17 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548532 Autocross in a 1993 MR2 fully prepped for E-Stock. Fun, cheap, good people to hang around with. Autocross in a 1993 MR2 fully prepped for E-Stock. Fun, cheap, good people to hang around with.

]]> By: the duke http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548522 the duke Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:30 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548522 Vintage car shows/cruise-ins when I have time...not so much lately. If I had more time and money, I'd auto-x. Went to the Ypsilanti Orphan car show earlier in the month, it was great. I love odd iron. Speaking of odd cars, do I get bonus points for calling Spyker on the interior shot heading the post? Vintage car shows/cruise-ins when I have time…not so much lately. If I had more time and money, I’d auto-x. Went to the Ypsilanti Orphan car show earlier in the month, it was great. I love odd iron.

Speaking of odd cars, do I get bonus points for calling Spyker on the interior shot heading the post?

]]> By: AJ http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548492 AJ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:49:20 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548492 I showed my Jeep last year at a 4-Wheel Jamboree: (www.familyevents.com). Plus I stand to inherit a classic muscle car for show, which I am looking forward to! I showed my Jeep last year at a 4-Wheel Jamboree: (www.familyevents.com). Plus I stand to inherit a classic muscle car for show, which I am looking forward to!

]]> By: Student.Driver http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548491 Student.Driver Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:49:13 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548491 It was autocross, but when gas hit $2.25/gallon I stopped going to Tucson (about an hour away) for their events. And, around $3/gallon I lost interest in doing it locally (and I was winning overall, or at least winning my class so it didn't matter anymore) and with knee issues, traded in the WRX for a Honda Fit with automatic. A friend of mine wants me to get back into it, and is offering his SM2-class Miata for me to co-drive. I think I'll give it a go for a few events and see how it goes. It was autocross, but when gas hit $2.25/gallon I stopped going to Tucson (about an hour away) for their events. And, around $3/gallon I lost interest in doing it locally (and I was winning overall, or at least winning my class so it didn’t matter anymore) and with knee issues, traded in the WRX for a Honda Fit with automatic.

A friend of mine wants me to get back into it, and is offering his SM2-class Miata for me to co-drive. I think I’ll give it a go for a few events and see how it goes.

]]> By: fisher72 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-what-do-you-do-for-extracurricular-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-548432 fisher72 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:23:12 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-do-you-participate-in-any-extracurricular-automotive-events/#comment-548432 Yes, MOTD (MINI's On The Dragon). Also a couple of autocross and track events a year for fun and driving skills. Yes, MOTD (MINI’s On The Dragon). Also a couple of autocross and track events a year for fun and driving skills.

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