Well I'm glad I threw the R8 in there then. And thanks Mac, the church was cool because it was so foggy from the incenses, it looks so old.
So I guess I'll join the 2011 bandwagon too like a few other people. Overall, it was a good year I'd say. I got two vacations and saw a lot of neat things. Hopefully 2012 will yeild more.
To start, a museum visit to the Walter P. Chrysler museum.
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To start, a museum visit to the Walter P. Chrysler museum.
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No one who likes cars in Michigan missed the Inernational Autoshow, one of the only International things in Detroit at the moment.
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A quick drive up north brings us to the Rally America's Sno*Drift, probably the most fun I have with the snow.
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Then it's back down to Detroit for the Autorama car show. It's like the Autoshow, but with customs, muscle cars, imports, and rat rods. It's fun to see the rat rod guys and show car guys admire eachother's work.
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Every now and then one of the many tuning shops around Metro Detroit will hold an open house, like the MRT company. If you want to make your Mustang move, these guys are ready.
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And what's Michigan without the test cars and prototypes. These are pretty common, but it's always exciting guess what it could be. This is the new Malibu.
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A swing past the well know Lingenfelter garage is always a treat with all the cars hiding in his collection.
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First vacation was out to sunny California. The first stop, Ferrari Racing Days at Laguna Seca. My first time at the track, and know I can't wait to get back.
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With a drive down the coast, we're in LA. A treasure trove of cars, you never know what will show up.
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Can't have a trip to California without stopping by Cars and Coffee in Irvine.
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Back in Michgan, we stopped by are town car show here in Pinckney. May not be a Cars and Coffee, but in a tiny town, it seems so right.
Tried a new car show on the first Saturday of each month. This VW on 1552's was a little different, for Michigan atleast.
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Just after that, we stumbled across the Michigan Gumball. They race from a Ferrari dealership, up the the UP, then back over the weekend. It's a pretty cool idea and all the people have fun with it.
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Finally got some more racing in the year. This time it was at Mid Ohio with the ALMS series. First time in the rain for me, but it was in no way a bad thing.
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A little Cooper Tires support race ran too.
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A typical cruise night on Woodward. Every Friday and Saturday you can find anything out there.
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The TV show Pass Times came out to Milan Dragway to film some episodes. Very fun group of people and everyone was in good spirits.
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Back down the Mid Ohio for the Grand Am Series.
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Also running with there support group.
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Then to the famous Dreamcruise. 1.5 millsion people come out to see thousands of cars cruise Woodward.
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Back to our Cars and Coffee at a small toy store. Every Saturday people show up to talk and look at cars. Never know what will show up, like Mark Stielow's and his Camaro.
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And yet another monthly get together down in Ypsilanti. This one is a little tougher to get to because it's only known as "The Garage." Filled with cars, people show up to talk, just like anywhere else.
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A bike show held by a Cafe Racer shop was something new. I love the looks of Cafe Racers, and this show had quite a few laying around.
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Biggest trip was our trip to London. It never gets old, no matter how many times you visit, you always come back with a bigger list of to-dos.
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And then the whole year, here and there, went to the 240. The work will never be done with the car because of changes and looks, but it will always be around.
Overall, I had a good year. I can't say that I disliked any of it and would redo anything. I missed not getting to an Le Mons this year, but that's what 2012 is for. So far, we have ALMS, Grand Am, Le Mons, Gumball 3000, IRL, and many others pallned for 2012. I'm positive that 2012 will be the best year. We may have another trip to California coming, but who knows. And hopefully I'll get a way to move out there, that's my whole goal
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.... Nice work! đź‘Ť The rain and backdrop in the first shot really gives it that London feel 
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