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Marlboro Racing History & the Syclone
Though banned from motor sports in most countries due to anti-tobacco sponsorship laws, Marlboro has a long associated with racing

straitdesign
Jul 19, 20212 min read


Vintage Gasoline Pump Marble Globes
Vintage Service Station gasoline pumps, like this Conoco in Red Wing, MN may feature a small glass globe with marbles. Why? We find out!

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Jun 30, 20211 min read


June Cars of the Month - Andy's Dodge Viper and Chandra's Chevy Corvette
Andy's Dodge Viper and Chandra's Chevy Corvette

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Jun 21, 20212 min read


Totally Rad! Back to the 80's Car Show
Back to the 80's totally bitchin' car show - Buck Hill on Saturday, June 12.

straitdesign
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Classic Car Nights in Victoria
This charming town hosts two classic car meets per month with live bands and plenty of patios to get a bite to eat. We stopped by June 6

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Jun 11, 20211 min read


Impulse Performance June Track Day
June Impulse Track Day videos featuring Miata, RX7, and S2000

straitdesign
Jun 9, 20211 min read


Montana's '99 Mazda Miata - Spring Updates
For the 2021 season I really wanted to upgrade the cars suspension, add a harness and harness bar, and do a little maintenance.

straitdesign
May 18, 20212 min read


Windshield Banner Install
Watch Montana's quick & easy install of a Gran Turismo windshield banner on his Miata racecar!

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May 12, 20211 min read


Impulse Performance May Track Day
Another great day to instruct new drivers and enjoy being on the track at DCTC!

straitdesign
May 11, 20211 min read


DIY Small and Medium Decal Application - Tips and Tricks!
New video tutorial on applying medium to large size decals. In the video we are applying a website URL to a vehicle.

straitdesign
May 2, 20211 min read


Impulse April Track Day
Some photos from last weekends HPDE day with Impulse Performance! Click the Link for higher resolution photos Enjoy!

straitdesign
Apr 20, 20211 min read


April Car of the Month - Ben's E30 BMW
It’s a 1989 BMW 325i, 5 speed conversion, setup as a track car.

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Apr 20, 20213 min read


April Products of the Month - Spoon & Mugen Banners!
Spoon Sports & Mugen Power Banners are all 15% off all month long!

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Apr 8, 20211 min read


March Car of the Month - Frank's 1985 Subaru BRAT
The Brat is a 1985, the last year for the jump seats. I bought from the original owner who bought it in California. It's a "survivor"

straitdesign
Mar 15, 20212 min read


February Car of the Month
Reliability was the basis for every move on this car. A stock 1JZ VVT-i seemed like the best option motor wise...

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Feb 25, 20215 min read


Gridlife Ice Battles in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
The sun was glinting off chrome, studded tires, and a pristine icy snow covered track...

straitdesign
Feb 24, 20211 min read


DIY Windshield Banner Installation!
Installation instructions for banners! This guide should work for any car or truck.

straitdesign
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Tips for Applying Windshield Banners
Tips for Applying Windshield Banners - Do not apply in too cold (polar vortex or anything under 50 degrees is not ideal, so apply in...

straitdesign
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Vintage Car Culture Inspired New Designs
A recent cold weather weekend of antiquing scored some 50s & 60s car magazines and inspired some new slap sticker designs. In the upper...

straitdesign
Feb 9, 20211 min read


January Car of the Month
Luke's 2002 Subaru WRX Can you tell me a little about your Subaru? And how long have you had it? It's a 2002 WRX that I've owned since...

straitdesign
Jan 16, 20212 min read
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