A quick little post here for midday Sunday with a fun little factoid about my exploding Hot Wheels collection. Anyone who ever reads this blog knows that the activities with my “Hot Wheels Hunter” over the last year have led to the addition of thousands of new Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars to my collection,Continue reading “Rally ‘Round the Tree ‘25: A Treasure Hunt Surprise!”
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“INVESTMENT CULTURE:” How EVERYTHING has become “an asset” (and why it feels like NOTHING belongs to us anymore)
The author reflects on personal experiences of losing a work shop garage, connecting it to a broader phenomenon termed “investment culture.” This culture prioritizes profit over utility, affecting hobbies and spaces that once fostered creativity and joy. The post critiques the commodification of everyday objects, emphasizing the loss of community and accessible pleasures.
Drag City Confidential — “Back Country Bender”
Roxy Calder narrates the haunting legacy of Drag City, focusing on Chuck Whitcomb and Ray Delaney’s friendship and stories tied to the infamous “Back Country Bender” car. As they pursued racing, their bond soured amid personal struggles and competition. The Bender remains a ghostly reminder of joy turned bitter, symbolizing lost friendship.
But…What Is The SECRET of “Secret Oktober?”
“Racing on a shining plainAnd tomorrow, you’ll be content to watchAs the lightning plays along the wires, and you’ll wonder…“ Of course, y’all know that the name – and the spelling – came from the song, my 2nd favorite song by one of my favorite bands of all time (yes, 2nd favorite: “The Chauffeur” fromContinue reading “But…What Is The SECRET of “Secret Oktober?””
Drag City’s Saturday Morning Time Machine – Installment 2: SPACE GHOST | “The Fastest Phantom in the Galaxy!”
Happy Saturday morning, race fans! Here at long last is installment 2 of Saturday Morning Time Machine! Today’s installment of original fan fiction based on the Hanna-Barbera classics of our youth features Space Ghost, as he arrives on earth to help your intrepid trio of Drag City “track rats” fight off an original villain createdContinue reading “Drag City’s Saturday Morning Time Machine – Installment 2: SPACE GHOST | “The Fastest Phantom in the Galaxy!””