Frank Interview

Grand Cherokee

I have always been a big fan of jeeps so here is one of my good friends.  It is to a jacked up Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Jeeps are not typically seen on the race tracks, and would seldom take a sharp turn one. They are very durable vehicles, with outstanding off road capabilities though.  I have rode personally several times with my friend in very bad conditions and have come out unscathed from the ability of the jeep to climb out of obstacles.  The jeep also has a 2 inch lift on 20 inch mudding tires giving it even more grip and control.  The jeep can either be in front wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, and it is changed by a lever that the driver controls.  It also being a Grand Cherokee has a very luxurious interior consisting of a nice leather and with heated seats and all the other luxuries of modern cars.  It can be seen as the best of both worlds if you afford to fill the gas tank, which in reality drains rather quickly.  My friend pays a pretty penny to fill the gas tank of the car and says that it is one of the cars few downfalls.  He has purchased a small Chevrolet Cavalier to fix this problem.  Another great thing about this vehicle is the styling of it as it has nice trim, and is in great condition both aesthetically and mechanically.  Overall, if you are into fun vehicles, with a moderate price tag, this is a good one.     

The 300zx

Mercedes

First Post!

The first thing that got me truly into the concept of the world of cars was my father’s Pontiac GXP.  This car had the body of a boat, but the engine of a train.  He would always give it a little gas giving myself a temporary adrenaline boost.  Growing up in central Pennsylvania most people either have a cool jeep or car, just furthering my love of the auto mechanical trade.  One of my favorite television shows growing up was the show Top Gear, it stars three knowledgeable British hosts as they test and review all types of cars from Ferraris to Ford.  This show has a huge cult following, and is known as one of the most popular shows globally today.  The cinematography on that show is also one of the craziest I ever seen, they go through the world’s most visually appealing roads, taking BBC funded cameras recording at probably the highest quality available today.  My good friend Zach owns my dream car, a Nissan 1992 300zx.  This car is the car that one day after I graduate after this year (knock on wood) to purchase and build up from maybe an old clunker back to its former glory.  The process could take several years, but the journey is just as good as the reward.  Almost at least.  Next, let me tell you why I think the 300zx is a great vehicle. 

First off the 300zx is a very visually appealing car, with its more laid back for a twin turbo’d car.  With a wide wheel base it can take curves at a very high speed with almost no chance of loss of control, a virtually no chance in rolling.  Another great thing about taking a curve with a “Fairlady Z” is that some models in the Z32 series had an active rear wheel steering system nicknamed “Super HICAS”.  This rear wheel steering is activated by a sensor telling on how sharp the front wheels are moving, gradually moving the rear wheels a few degrees, this adds stability and safety in those corners.  The 300zx had a few iterations over its life span with several features added on it.  They had both automatic, manual, single turbo and dual turbo.  The rarest of the cars sold was the twin turbo, the twin turbo typically sold about 2000-20000 units and the prices can be higher for this matter of rarity.  The 300zx later went on to become the 350z, then later into the current 375z model.  These are a few of Nissans most popular cars in America and abroad spanning multiple generations. 

Next post I plan on writing about a Jeep maybe, as another good friend owned a lifted one, several years ago.  I will continue to post pictures and the occasional text post discussing cars or even vehicles in general.  Also if anyone has any cool vehicles to post, please don’t be hesitant to send me yours!  Once again thank you for taking your time and reading this, and please follow and discuss!

Welcome!

Hello, my name is Charlie and I am currently a senior at a small private Christian college in western Pennsylvania.  For a class I have to complete a blog on something that I consider my passion.  The Race Track is a blog aimed at showing my passion for cars and other motor vehicles.  I have had this passion for quite some time and have always been interested in mechanical and electrical aspects of cars.  Cars to me are the thing to me that puts fire in my heart, as I've always dreamed of building a car since a very young age.   This page will be updated frequently with pictures and posts of cars doing what they do best, going fast.  I will try my best to continue to keep up with this blog, and will try to only give the highest quality material. 

              

  Other than pictures of cars, there will be posts explaining how certain car parts work, reviews of cars that pique my interest and sometimes the process of modification can be explained.  Most of the posts will focus on my personal favorite type of cars, imports, and sometimes luxury or muscle.  If you are also a car enthusiast, please feel free to contact me on how I can continue to make this blog grow, and continue to escalate in quality.  Also, if you would like to promote or in any ways collaborate with this blog do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks for your taking your time reading this and I hope you follow my blog!