What if a Grand Tour is more attainable than you’ve been told?
Author: Brandon Shriver
Lifelong car guy; decided at ten years old I wanted to be an automotive engineer and pursued that dream, earning a BSME with Automotive Concentration from Kettering University in 2008.
I have worked as an engineer for a class-8 truck OEM since 2009 and have experience in testing, manufacturing, and engineering documentation.
I currently hold a Class-A CDL, motorcycle endorsement and vintage competition license.
Outside of the car world, I have been married since 2011 and have two wonderful sons!
A brief history of automotive naming conventions. Part I: Aston Martin
Unraveling the confusing world of automotive names.
Vintage Speed! The 36th Annual Lime Rock Historic Festival
The Festival! The Vintage Festival at Lime Rock Park is one of the premier vintage race events on the East Coast, and offers a great mixture of classic race cars, wonderful atmosphere and a very unique Concours. This year’s event offered the largest-ever gathering of vintage Bugattis, featuring parade laps, a special racing class, and … Continue reading Vintage Speed! The 36th Annual Lime Rock Historic Festival
Back to Action!
In November we said "goodbye" to the first Alpha Gearhead racecars. It was a painful separation, but only a temporary setback as we started the search for the next adventure. Vintage Racing! False Starts We started looking almost immediately, and initially found a promising 1971 MGB. It was a very nice car, well built and … Continue reading Back to Action!
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
What a weekend! Having family that lives on Amelia Island, I have attended the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance several times, but it never fails to amaze. 2018's event was no different, despite a last minute date change, we were treated to yet another overwhelming display of automotive beauty. It was a whirlwind for us, David … Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
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