How I became a death-defying 'danger angel.' (joining the Joie Chitwood Chevy Thunder Show)

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The Joie Chitwood Chevy Thunder Show stages spectacular automobile stunts where cars routinely crash through fire and leap off ramps. A writer narrates how he volunteered to participate in the show's 'human battering-ram' stunt.

author: Padgett, Martin, Jr.
Authors, Writers, Personal narratives, Stunt driving

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Those were the days

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The SCAA Trans-Am race was reminiscent of 1972, which was the last time that the three major automobile manufacturers had entries in the race. In other news, the IMSA GTO was renamed the Grand Touring Supreme in 1992.

author: Padgett, Martin, Jr.
History, Automobile racing

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Long-term Montero SR

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The $28,285 Mitsubishi Montero SR performs well during a 35,000-mile test, although it lacks power and has interior design flaws. The steering developed a dead spot, and the steering wheel was awkwardly positioned.

author: Padgett, Martin, Jr.
Evaluation, Sport utility vehicles, Sport-utility vehicles, Mitsubishi Montero (Sport-utility vehicle)

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