Posted by zapp on Jul 10 2025 in other stuff
A legend has turned 104 years old. Ed Iskenderian, hot rodder from the very beginning, celebrated his one hundred and fourth birthday on July 10, 2025.
A legend has turned 104 years old. Ed Iskenderian, hot rodder from the very beginning, celebrated his one hundred and fourth birthday on July 10, 2025.
It was quiet here for over two years, but there was a good reason for that.
Today, 111 years ago, the first Indy 500 automobile race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in Speedway, Indiana, USA.
The winner was Ray Harroun (1879-1968) after 6 hours, 42 minutes and 11 seconds on the "Brickyard".
Dr...Who? Dr. Ernst Pfenning was a German immigrant, who came to the United States in 1883. He was a dentist and he lived in Chicago Illinois. In 1903, on July 23rd, 118 years ago today, he payed 850$ to buy the first and brand new...
Well, this is an off-topic article. No big engines, no rusty stuff, but important things to say in a time the whole world runs mad. I'll provide you with informations to reduce the chance of getting infected by the Corona virus. But first of all, let me clarify this: even if most borders are closed, Corona is not a chinese, US, UK and/or italien problem. The Corona pandemic is a fucking human problem. All stuff you buy on the world market to sell it for higher rates - masks, fabrics, medical equipment - is missing in other parts of the world.