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GTI Series Part 4: New Parts, New House
It’s been a long time, but I’m back! It’s been a crazy few months, but I finally was able to purchase my first home and have an actual garage to work in again—no more shitty apartment living for me. And, I return to The Late Brake with not just a home but with the holiest
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Could F1 Finally Be Getting More Teams?
With the upcoming new engine regulations for 2026, come new opportunities. It’s the perfect time to jump into the sport, and heavy regulation changes usually coincide with a leveling of the playing field. Just look at when Formula 1 moved into the hybrid era, and Mercedes dominated from a backmarker team just years prior. As
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Porsche Unseen at SXSW 2022
South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of the oddest happenings I have ever attended. There are events all over Austin, constantly. Concerts, film festivals, corporate trade shows, and even drone shows promoting the new Halo TV series. Pretty much anything you can think of is happening over the course of 2 insane weeks in Austin.
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30th Anniversary Ferrari Challenge at COTA
Over the weekend, I attended the 30th anniversary of the Ferrari Challenge at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX. Loads of high-performance Italian V8s tearing around the track with views from the Main Grandstands and the craziest part, it was all free! Once I found out about it, I couldn’t miss it. My
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Every Car Enthusiast Should Autocross Their Car
It was 7am. I was heading to my first autocross event. I buckled up in my GTI, cleaned out the trunk, and grabbed a coffee before heading towards the Circuit of the Americas parking lot. With zero experience and no inhibitions about looking like an idiot for a day, I was ready to start dodging
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Modern Super Cars Destined to Become Classics
As the COVID-19 pandemic starts to fade, people are ready to start spending money. Being couped up in lockdown for the last two years has people wanting to splurge to replace the lost time. Whether it’s on a vacation abroad or a new home, one thing is clear: Money is exchanging hands like crazy. Arguably
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Should you Ceramic Coat your Wheels?
Recently, I purchased a brand-new set of wheels for my GTI. With my crazed addiction to cars, I decided that it was high time I got myself a set of wheels that would generally be out of my price range. I opted for Neuspeed’s RSe10 wheel in satin bronze. Perfect offset and color for the
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Need Some Project Car Inspiration? Here Are the Best Project Cars to Follow
Need Some Project Car Inspiration? Here Are the Best Project Cars to Follow The best way to get the extra kick to get your own project done, is to watch someone else completing theirs. It gives you a sense that it is possible to put together the heap of parts in your garage. I compiled
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Attending the US Grand Prix: What You Should Know?
Walking into the Circuit of the Americas on race weekend and you can immediately feel the energy. The initial impression you get is unlike any event I’ve ever been to outside of Formula 1. It is a combination of theater and huge financial investment. You realize that this is a big deal to a lot
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GTI Series Part 3: Lions, Tigers, and Handling Upgrade, Oh My!
Now that you’ve upgraded the power of your GTI, you have come to the right place. Handling modifications are often the most overlooked upgrades, but they are the most effective. These mods are genuinely where you get the most performance from your car. If you don’t believe me, watch this race between a classic Mini
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