Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-26

• Headed to work from the house for the rest of the afternoon. Days this pretty make me appreciate a 35mi commute. #fb #
• Jimmy Fallon: new iPhone baby translator app. Most common translation: Put down your iPhone & pick me up. I'm a crying baby. #
• #FF to the $TejasCrew: @adamaoc @BerryLowman @burnoutradio @AmberWawas @highmileage @stanbryan @classic_chevy @SpeedSportLife @ChevyTexan #
• #FF #TejasCrew cont… @shane_76 @txGarage #
• #FF for all things Infiniti make sure you're following @infinitinews @crestinfiniti and @infinitiservice #
• finally got the G35 front bumper repaired only to drive 800+ miles on back roads w/ 25 other sports cars. Can you say rock chips? worth it! #
• Although I'm not a fan of the 3 spots of bare metal on my hood. #
• An extra #FF to @SpeedSportLife for yet another great Racer Boy article. http://bit.ly/81v13x #
• #FF correction on my earlier Infiniti tweet. @crestinfiniti is inactive. Follow @CrestCars instead. #
• Congratulations! RT @AmberWawas: It's official now I can do inspections for/at @classic_chevy #
• Feeding the munchkin some mango and he keeps pointing & smiling at my car on the twitter page background. that's a good boy! #
• took Dad on a drive last weekend. I created a monster. Now going to sell Civic LX & buy a WRX…maybe even an STi. #
• Nice! RT @raywert: The Late Act with Conan O'Brien? http://tweetphoto.com/9306630 #
• A big #FF to @insideline_com for their Long Term Road Tests Blog. Short yet informative entries. #
• RT @AutoblogNews: Eric Bana confirmed for Bathurst 12 Hour http://bit.ly/8or8D2 #
• Hello Friday night. #yummyBier http://twitpic.com/za6dl #
• RT @txGarage: Go to http://txGarage.com and sign up for the Newsletter to get fun updates and news from txGarage #
• Ouch! RT @BerryLowman: @AmberWawas I'm so glad you joined @BurnoutRadio, someone who actually knows something about cars on the show! ~ #
• I love waking up to the sound of 14 hammers & 9 nail guns. Ohh, & 1 circular saw. Fun. #
• Headed to tour the Franconia Brewery McKinney. #
• 2 beers before noon. Lager & a wheat. About to have the winter brew. http://twitpic.com/zeae0 #
• While I love #BarrettJackson, I'm more excited about this hotrodgrills.com commercial right now #
• This '69 Camaro should be worth LESS w/ those hideous bling bling wheels. Moronic. #BarrettJackson #
• Yep, just like it should be. RT @DR1665: It's always dirty (and I love that): http://www.dr1665.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/VJD0346.jpg #
• If I ever buy a car that is pushed across stage because they're afraid to start it, shoot me if I don't actually drive it home. #
• Did a photo shoot of the munchkin today. Need to pick 1 of these 3 pics. thoughts? http://twitpic.com/zo25c #
• Is anyone important enough face2face to turn your cell phone off instead of vibrate to check if caller is important enough to interrupt? #
• Did a photo shoot of the munchkin. Need to pick 1 of these 3 pics. thoughts? http://twitpic.com/zo25c #
• Bare feet. RT @BerryLowman: RT @abramsandbettes Poll: What is the most frustrating mode of travel in winter weather? http://poll.fm/1jiem #
• Thanks for the input! @cbaccus @BerryLowman @AmberWawas @shane_76 #
• !!! RT @BerryLowman: @burnoutradio Speaking of NOT INVITED …Houston Auto Show & your plan 2 drive down there. Hmm?!? BOO! #
• I love it when I somehow leave entire key words out of a sentence on here. There's nothing better than looking like an uneducated hillbilly. #
• RT @TexasDPS_PIO: AMBER: white 95 Toyota Paseo, OK LP 577BPW. Lester W. Hobbs, 46, 6'1", 190lbs, brown hair/poss. goatee w/ 7YO girl #
• RT @TexasDPS_PIO: AMBER ALERT: Aja Danielle Johnson, age 7, 4'0", 65 lbs, brown hair/eyes. May be in white 1995 Toyota Paseo, OK LP 577BPW #
• Hey DFW, dont forget Cars & Coffee is this Sat morning @ClassicBMW! http://bit.ly/7cw8pE #
• I must say, I'm a little excited about combining this with some big screen Top Gear http://twitpic.com/zsvun #
• My wife is so intrigued with the Bachelor. For once, I just want to hear "You're a Whore, You're a whore, & you get the rose." #
• Haha! Jimmy Kimmell: "I feel bad for Conan. Same thing happened to me when Rosie O'Donnell took over The Man Show." #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-19

• Headed to Austin tonight for #RBTS tomorrow. Stoked. Car is prepped & clean. Hope rain misses us. #
• Beautiful. RT @HemmingsNews: #dakar photo that just dropped my jaw: http://bit.ly/7Z8wSM #
• And the rest of pics amazing as well. http://bit.ly/5NxbyA RT @HemmingsNews: #dakar photo that just dropped my jaw: http://bit.ly/7Z8wSM #
• About to head Austin for the night. #RBTS begins tomorrow. 25 sports cars. 800 miles of twisty roads. Freakin excited. #
• Stupid rain on the #RBTS, but I found The STIG http://twitpic.com/y6yr8 #
• rained all day but it's amazing how much grip good roads & good tires can have in the wet. We had a blast. Looking fwd to dry roads tomorrow #
• While we do have 4 in our group, not a Corvette club. Still nice of the local paper though. http://twitpic.com/yajsf #
• Clouds are clearing & roads drying for #RBTS. Woohoo #
• Can anyone guess where we went today? http://twitpic.com/yel43 #
• Our stop for lunch. #RBTS http://twitpic.com/yeldf #
• Here's a pic of just to the right. Yep. Mexico border. #RBTS http://twitpic.com/yemhk #
• Ha! Luckily no. RT @sloppymccheese: Jail? RT @trentor_drive: Can anyone guess where we went today? http://twitpic.com/yel43 #
• At the hotel & time to crash soon. Another long day of great roads tomorrow. #RBTS #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-12

• RT @SteveJerman: Excellent use of @twitter by @tonyhawk today. Who needs handlers, PR or the media when you can speak directly to the people #
• Loving all the #CTS-VCoupe porn this morning. Styling is growing on me. RT @Cadillac: http://twitpic.com/wrvt7 #
• plus xtra micro-fiber towels. also multi-screwdriver & pliers. RT @SpeedSportLife: @AsianMartin A big blue waffle towel and quik detailer. #
• RT @MythBusters: MB needs 25 NATURAL REDHEADS. 18yrs & avail in SF 1/21 for 4 hr. No $ but free Tshirt. Email linda_wolkovitch@beyond.com.au #
• Finally posted my NASCAR Dickies 500 photos. Check it out at Reflections of the Drive! http://bit.ly/ROTD-Dickies500 #fb #
• RT @CarMax is giving away a car. http://bit.ly/4P2Aj7 for rules and details. RT and follow to enter. #
• Wow, it's even uglier in person. #HondaFail http://twitpic.com/wtjgj #
• The front is worse! #CrosstourFail http://twitpic.com/wtn9q #
• Getting really stoked about Raging Bull TX Stampede next week. 25 cars & almost 800 miles of spirited driving + track time! #
• Anyone interested in sponsoring what is possibly the safest & best yearly multi-day spirited drive for the auto enthusiast? DM me! #
• LOL! Now that's funny. RT @SuzanneDenbow: @highmileage You're also a hate crime in triplicate. … #
• RT @CarMax is giving away a car. http://carmax.com/tweet for rules and details. RT and follow to enter. #
• As if the 3rd gen Ford Escort wasn't bad enough. #StreetTrash http://twitpic.com/wygoa #
• Booyah! I finally found a place locally that sells ATE Super Blue brake fluid who doesn't charge the national debt for it. #
• Stupid right front wheel bearing sounds like it's dying yet again on the Exploder. Ugh. At least it's not both this time. #
• I must say, the @Buick GS profile is just dead sexy. Tech & performance stats look great too! http://bit.ly/8GgGTe #
• Can someone explain to me why my iPhone 3Gs suddenly decided to wipe out my iPod content? All gone. No music, podcasts, or videos #
• Weird. iTunes shows my iPhone to still have all the music & podcasts. The iPod app on the phone still seems to disagree. Not a good sign. #
• Exactly. RT @highmileage: @SpeedSportLife @JeepinOutfitter The Honda NSX's tape player wouldn't stop me from buying the car #
• Wind chill tonight: 5-10 below 0. FREAK. 20ft ceilings suck & make for a cold living room. #
• RT @shane_76 RT @hookemfans RT @ChrisBatDell:While TX is trending on Twitter, Somewhere in AL someone is trying 2 make a Geocities fan site #
• I love it! RT @highmileage: RT @jglucker The funniest auto site you are not reading: http://tinyurl.com/ydxgysv #
• My video review debut coming soon! RT @burnoutradio: I uploaded a YouTube video — Muscle Car Shootout Teaser http://youtu.be/sdrb84de7D0?a #
• Exactly! RT @CarGuyDad: @azulejost I love DCT, but it's more like playing a videogame than operating a machine; you feel disconnected. #
• This has got to be a record for N. TX. From my back porch: http://twitpic.com/x721j #
• Well done BTW. RT @burnoutradio: I uploaded a YouTube video – Muscle Car Shootout Teaser http://bit.ly/8WWtLw #
• Not looking fwd to the long list of car prep I have to do this weekend when it's 40 below outside. Time to bust out heaters in the garage. #
• Good 2010 road trip ops for #TejasCrew RT @TexasHighways: Texas is brimming with small-town festivals. http://tinyurl.com/yc3p5qu #
• Thanks for the #FF everyone! #
• #FF @azulejost @highmileage @adamaoc @txGarage @hagen85 @classic_chevy @AsianMartin @sloppymccheese @stanbryan @infinitinews @GMTexas #
• Do you think my in-cabin filter needed changed? http://twitpic.com/xaok3 #
• I highly recommend reading Kevin Wilson's Opposite Lock article, "Riding that Hobby Horse" in AW's Jan 11 mag. #
• What the freak? I'm watching Travis Pastrana in a monster truck comp. Is there anything he can't do? #
• No more stupid license plate holder hiding a bumper puncture. Love the clean look. http://twitpic.com/xe1j4 #
• How many calls do you think this ad in Autoweek brings? http://twitpic.com/xemun #
• Definitely one of my favorite bumper stickers. http://twitpic.com/xjynk #
• Not sure if that sticker is legible. It said "*Free Carbon Credit* Suck Here –>" #
• Finally some decent weather in N TX. 40 & sunny. Great sunroof open driving day. #
• My punishment for chasing S2000s thru AR mtns w/ stock brake pads? Apparently backing plates have bonded to calipers #
• Yep! RT @BerryLowman: I LOVE the TV show #Chuck! Only network show that is MUST SEE! Save us #ChuckBartowski, you're our only hope! #
• Yellow Stuff pads on & ready for the track & a fun, long weekend attacking TX roads. http://twitpic.com/xrb40 #

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You will want to sponsor this event

This event is, by far, my most anticipated automotive event every year. So please excuse me for a moment while I stray a bit from my usual event coverage and reviews.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to advertise your business to the automotive enthusiast community? Are you familiar with the Raging Bull Texas Stampede, now in its seventh year? Did you know it is possibly the best as well as the safest multi-day spirited driving event in the country?

If I have your attention and the below list gets your attention even more, email me at trent (at) reflectionsofthedrive.com

Registration and track fee include:

1. Spirited 789 mile drive through the hill country led by the Tourmaster
2. 137 miles of bonus runs for those who ‘Can’t Get Enough’
3. The experience of driving the most challenging and scenic country roads in Texas
4. Driving on nearly 200 miles of roads never driven before by any group
5. Experiencing the longest non-stop driving leg in Stampede history
6. The safest spirited driving tour in Texas, maybe the country
7. Tour of Austin’s best driving roads
8. Pre-arranged visit to private road course including several laps on the track
9. One hour driving class by driving instructor (pending finalizing arrangements)
10. The unmatched camaraderie of 35-50 of the coolest driving enthusiasts in Texas
11. Rush of adrenaline and numerous high-G turns over hundreds of miles
12. Several negative-G dips and zero-gravity humps (for the brave and fearless only)
13. Hundreds of miles of beautiful hill country scenery
14. Visit to an official border crossing station on the US/Mexico border
15. Pre-arranged visits at specially-selected restaurants with a variety of cuisines
16. Pre-arranged overnight accommodations with discounts, including one of the best cabin resorts in the hill country
17. Gathering around the (liar’s) firepit Saturday night
18. Planned surprises the Tourmaster cannot tell you about
19. Courtesy Vehicle to carry your luggage, other items, and extra tires
20. Paramedic and EMT traveling with group
21. Entire road trip previewed for road hazards
22. Detailed road maps of entire trip (between 15-20 pages)
23. Free products from Meguiar’s
24. Memories of an unforgettable weekend
25. The entire weekend is organized for you.

NASCAR Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

While visiting the Chevy Experience at the Texas State Fair in September, my wife and I were fortunate enough to win tickets to the NASCAR Dickies 500 race at Texas Motor Speedway. While I’ve never been a big NASCAR fan, a legitimate car guy should be excited about free tickets to any race. I was very excited. Part of the package included tickets to the Chevrolet Hospitality Chalet in the Village of Champions as well as a pit tour. Sweet!

I must say, the NASCAR experience is a unique one. I’ve been to both IRL and Grand-Am races at Texas Motor Speedway, and neither will prepare you for the seriousness of NASCAR fans. The people-watching there is world-class. I’d highly recommend attending a NASCAR race to any gear head/auto fanatic. After all, it’s a race, and it’s a lot more fun to watch in person than on TV. What makes it even better is having a scanner. You can rent one there for $30 or so, or if you have your own, $5-$10 will get yours re-programmed with all the driver/crew chief frequencies. It’s a blast to hear the driver and crew chief discuss track conditions, engine performance, and car dynamics. This is an absolute MUST HAVE for any NASCAR race.

Check out my race day gallery and comments by clicking on a photo.

Thanks again to General Motors for the tickets! We had a great time!