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Remembering Mosport International Raceway

When I was I child like so many of us who grew up just outside of Toronto, Ontario - Mosport International Raceway played a huge role in our love for  motorsports. I was lucky enough to be able to get up close with the drivers and their cars since my father was involved in the sponsorship of races and was even involved in Swiss Chalet's sponsorship of Canadian racing legend Eppie Wietzes. Like many of us I really miss the days of watching Eppie race the Swiss Chalet sponsored Chevrolet Corvette and the famous yellow #7 Cook Woods Lola race car. I can still remember walking through the paddock area which at times could be a very busy place. The first thing you learn as a child is that it is best to move out of the way of race cars making their way to the track. Looking back I am so happy that I was able to get up close with everything going on at the track. This allowed me to have a connection with racing that most people never get. I was even lucky enough one year to meet Hurle
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Why you should think twice before engaging in Road Rage

When it comes to our daily commutes driving to work of for some dropping their kids off at school, every once in a while you will run into an overly aggressive driver. I am sure we have all been there before when another driver does something that upsets us. Let's be honest some people make you wonder how they are even allowed to drive. Some of us at times can become enraged over the smallest things such a a driver not using their indicator or just driving too slowly in the fast lane. When this happens some drivers first thoughts are to pay them back. This is when things can get out of hand leading to road rage. Thankfully some of us can just let these types of things go, while others tend to take it to the next level. As we have all seen at times on the evening news this can result in some unfortunate consequences for everyone involved. We all know that some drivers are quick to engaging in road rage tactics the second some one does them wrong. The most popular way of showing

See Better This Winter with SYLVANIA SilverStar® ULTRA Headlights

2013 Hyundai Accent with SYLVANIA SilverStar® ULTRA Headlight bulbs When it comes to vehicle safety during the winter there are those out there who might not even consider brightening their path by upgrading their headlight bulbs. Over the weekend I switched out my factory installed bulbs with a new set of SilverStar® Ultra headlight bulbs from Sylvania. I was actually amazed that the second I made the switch I noticed a difference right away. Even with just the day time running light on. Once I turned my headlights on it was obvious that they were much brighter than the ones that originally came with my car. The first thing I noticed was that they covered a much wider area providing me with improved vision for night time driving. I was impressed at how the street signs stood out more clearly and pedestrians were much easier to see. A definite safety advantage as nighttime driving has its challenges especially if you are driving with a dimly lit headlights. The advantages of much

Winter Driving Tips

When it comes to winter driving sometimes it takes a few people a bit more time than others to properly adjust their driving style to match weather conditions. These are usually the people you see on our roads during the winter months who speed, tailgate and simply don't take the time to properly clear snow and ice from their vehicles. Some make the mistake of believing that just because their vehicle is equipped with snow tires that they can drive how ever the please this isn't the case. In an effort to help make the roads safer for all of us this winter season I have compiled a short list of tips that will hopefully help other drivers to start taking winter driving more seriously. Top Safe Winter Driving Tips: 1 - Consider purchasing a good set of winter tires as they provide greater traction than all-season tires on snow and ice. If you can't afford winter tires make sure the ones that are on your vehicle are fully capable of getting you through the wi

Opinion: Is it time for a return to photo radar in the Province of Ontario?

When it comes to driving on city streets and highways I am always amazed with what I see. Now the one thing I see most frequently is people driving at high rates of speed down city streets. It seems as if they don’t understand the dangers that are involved with driving this way. Just the other day a young man in a red Honda Prelude flew past me like I was standing still weaving in and out of traffic as if the roadway was his own personal race track. All it takes is one mistake a person crossing the street or another driver changing lanes without indicating and the outcome would have been tragic. In recent weeks here in the Province of Ontario local news casts have been filled with stories of drivers and passengers who have been killed in accidents where speed was a contributing factor. Just last week a story about a motorcyclist weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed in a YouTube video gained the attention of the media and eventually the police. It seems as if some driv

Top 5 tips to follow before purchasing a used car

1)     Don’t rush , take the time to research the vehicle you are considering purchasing 1- Research - The first thing you want to do is research the vehicle you are planning to purchase. 2 - Go online - Search for the vehicle you are interested in, this will lead you to pages where people discuss the problems they are having with the vehicle. 3 - Avoid Vehicles with issues -Some vehicles have certain issues and if they are serious enough you will want to avoid purchasing that vehicle. No one wants to buy a car and then have to spend thousands of dollars fixing it.      4 - Search for Recalls - You can also search for recalls and always make sure those recalls have been completed before you purchase the vehicle. 5 - Search for quality vehicles – the 2007-2009 Toyota Yaris is a great car to consider it is cheap to operate and maintain plus very reliable. Plus it comes in a 2 and 4 door hatch back and as a sedan.     2)   Make sure the vehicle suits your needs 1 -

Autofest Downtown Kickoff Party - Picture Gallery

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