I’m sure that most people who live in and around Germany don’t necessary think of the Autobahn as a Temple of Speed. It’s just a highway system that interconnects German cities. But for people who live further afield, a chance to drive flat out on the world’s only unrestricted freeways sounds like an impossible fantasy. [...]
Speed Month on Speedhunters just wouldn’t be complete without a look at the one and only German race track built for the purpose of all-out top speed: Avus. This is a temple of speed which will forever be linked with the pre-WWII era Auto Union and Mercedes Silver Arrows streamline Grand Prix cars and even [...]
For the pioneering speedhunters of the early 20th century, the dusty roads of France is where it all started. A burgeoning auto industry, plenty of long, empty roads and little concern for health and safety meant tracks sprung up all over the country, and the period between the First and Second World Wars proved to [...]
I don't know about you but I find international travel can, at times, be a bit disorienting. I don't think our bodies are necessarily designed to transport themselves from one side of the globe to the other in the matter of a day or so. I find that it usually takes a little bit of [...]
If you ask a Japanese person what their home country's most important landmark is, without a doubt they'll tell you it's Mt. Fuji, or Fuji-san as it's known in Japanese. If you've ever had the chance to see the towering mountain on a clear day, then you'll know why. Fuji is also important to motorsports [...]
Tsukuba Circuit, a place that every fan of Japanese car tuning should be familiar with. Tsukuba may not host large events like Formula 1 or even Super GT, but it's still one of the most recognized racing circuits in Japan, if not the world. It's been featured in countless videos, games, and magazines, and it's [...]
Regular readers will know that September is Porsche month here on SpeedHunters and Rod, Antonio and I trekked around Europe back in July eventually reaching Spa Francorchamps for the annual 24 Hours race. So what better way to round off a month considering the best of Porsche with a homage to one of the great [...]
As we prepare to wrap up our Porsche themed month here on Speedhunters, I thought I'd post some photos of FIA GT cars running uphill at one of the most famous corners in the world of GT racing and Formula One – Eau Rouge. This famously treacherous corner is part of the Circuit de Spa [...]
Nikko, Japan is a scenic and popular tourist location from people all over the world who want to check out some traditional Japanese culture on their trips to to Japan. Visitors can hop on a bus in Tokyo and take the trip a few hours north to see Nikko's historic Tosho-gu shrine and its famous [...]
One of the cooler things we did while on we were on the Speedhunters Euro Trip was visit the Porsche Leipzig facility and test track in Germany. Driving through the German countryside, I was amazed at the things I saw – gorgeous green rolling hills, lots of modern looking white windmills, and pre- World War [...]
If you mention "Tsukuba" to any enthusiast of Japanese car tuning, then they will probably picture Tsukuba Circuit, the legendary race track which is known as the birthplace of time attack competition. However, about 12 miles from the circuit itself and 10 miles from the center of Tsukuba City, you will find the twin peaks [...]
Incredible. As an international Speedhunter, I do realize that many people would kill for the opportunities to do the things that I do on a daily basis. However, every once in a while, I get a chance to experience moments in life that even take my breath away. One such moment was my recent trip [...]
Meeting your heroes can be a unsettling experience, for both parties, and it almost unheard of that the encounter should take place on the turf that made the recipient of the admiration famous……….you won’t get to play golf with Tiger nor box with Ali…… But like all rules, there are exceptions. Take a piece of [...]
