There were two flies fucking in mid-air. That requires wings, Alex thought. Most men never receive their wings—they never fly above things. Those who do learn to sleep in the wind— because they’re too afraid to touch back down again. Nursing home food reminded him of K-rations. There was nothing glamourous about dying in theContinue reading “Classic Poetry – The Old Army Officer”
Author Archives: Rubens Junior
Classic Books – Fighter
What book are you reading right now? This is my first attempt to create a post answering the Worldpress daily prompt. I just could not resist the endeavor. First of all, it has been a long while since the last time I bought a fiction book, I just decided if I am going to spendContinue reading “Classic Books – Fighter”
The Phony Chargers
When Dodge released the Charger, in the fall of 1965, the car was not a major hit. Despite the sleek design, and attractive selection of engines (the 426 HEMI being at the top of the list), the customers didn’t embrace the fastback design. Cadillac had tried it already in the 1950s with the Sedanette andContinue reading “The Phony Chargers”
A Daring Revenge
The amazing story of a rogue RAF pilot and his vendetta against the Gestapo. WWII was the bloodiest conflict in human history, it is impossible to be precise about how many lives were lost as a consequence of the hostilities but the number lies somewhere between 50 and 85 million. It was a time whenContinue reading “A Daring Revenge”
Demaras Racing Team sweeps the F-1200 Championship
Daniel Demaras finished the 2023 season of the Canadian F-1200 as the indisputable champion, after winning the race at the iconic Toronto Mosport, on Sunday, Oct/02. The F-1200 (or F-Vee in other countries), is one of the most competitive classes in motorsports. Claiming the title is no easy task, it requires not only a greatContinue reading “Demaras Racing Team sweeps the F-1200 Championship”
1957 Monarch
When you walk inside any dealership, chances are you will find more than a couple of car-crazy guys working there. It is just natural that some gearheads will try to to find a way to make a living out of their passion. During the time I worked at Stouffville Nissan, in Ontario CA, I hadContinue reading “1957 Monarch”
A Very Special Subaru
Those who follow this blog know that the Demaras family is a habitual subject here and the reason is simple, they are one of the most active bunch of gearheads in town. I eagerly follow their adventures on Demaras.com and if you like racing, you should too. It is well known that every gearhead hasContinue reading “A Very Special Subaru”
Ontario Regiment Museum
Life in Ontario, CA has become extremely difficult, since the cost of living has gone through the roof. However, every now and then we can take advantage of so many attractions the province has to offer. After all, this was one of the main reasons we chose it to call home. For a history buffContinue reading “Ontario Regiment Museum”
Space Shuttle – Chapter 5 – The Columbia Disaster.
The orbiter Enterprise was the very first Shuttle built for the program, but the ship wasn’t even fitted with engines; it was exclusively used for gliding tests and it never left Earth’s atmosphere. It was the second ship, Columbia, that had the honor of being the first orbiter to reach space. In so many waysContinue reading “Space Shuttle – Chapter 5 – The Columbia Disaster.”
My Hometown Racetrack
If memory serves me well, I shouldn’t be older than 14, I spent the weekend at my grandma’s home, and when I came back, my best friend told me that he and the gang went on a journey to the city’s abandoned racetrack, which had been, at this point, closed for several years. My friendsContinue reading “My Hometown Racetrack”
Space Shuttle – Chapter 4 – The Atlantis Close Call
On the 2nd of December, 1988, the Orbiter Atlantis successfully took off from Kennedy Space Center at 09:30 EST, carrying a crew of five. The STS-27 mission was top-secret, one of those rare occasions when the Space Shuttle program was used for military purposes. Tucked inside the cargo bay was a surveillance satellite, commissioned byContinue reading “Space Shuttle – Chapter 4 – The Atlantis Close Call”
Paul Newman
Even if you are not a movie aficionado, chances are that you have already heard the name Paul Newman. Paul Leonard Newman was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, on January 26, 1925. According to his family, he showed talent for the stage as early as 10 years old. The actor During WWII, Newman served inContinue reading “Paul Newman”
The Ghost Camaro
This passion that we, gearheads, nurture for cars and motorcycles is, in most cases, a shallow one. Besides the cheap thrills of speed and the idea that by saving old cars from the junkyard we are preserving history, there are not a lot of good deeds in this hobby. But every once in a whileContinue reading “The Ghost Camaro”
Space Shuttle – Chapter 3 – The Challenger Disaster
It was unusually cold on the morning of January 28, 1986, and orbiter Challenger had spent the overnight on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The first thing the engineers noticed that morning was ice crystals around the ship and the equipment. That was not a good sign. The ship was (supposedly)Continue reading “Space Shuttle – Chapter 3 – The Challenger Disaster”
Vintage Wheels and Wings
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, in Mount Hope, Ontario, is one of my favorite places in Canada. They have an impressive collection of vintage warbids, and one of the only two flyworthy WWII Avro Lancaster in the world. Every summer the museum hosts the Vintage Wheels and Wings, an amazing show where the visitors canContinue reading “Vintage Wheels and Wings”
Space Shuttle – Chapter 2- The Challenger Close Call
On the 12th of July, 1985, on the launch pad of the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, the orbiter Challenger was getting ready for STS-51-F, the 19th mission of the program. Besides the constant flight delays and cancelations, NASA had secured government funding and it seemed like Americans were back in love with space exploration. ChallengerContinue reading “Space Shuttle – Chapter 2- The Challenger Close Call”
IMSA in Canada
From July 06 to 09, the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park hosted the sixth round of the 2023 IMSA/Weathertech season, the Chevrolet Grand Prix. The iconic Canadian circuit has the honor to be the only track to host an IMSA race outside the USA. It is the most important event in the Mosport’s calendar and IContinue reading “IMSA in Canada”
The Classic Machines 