operating as a compression-ignition (like a diesel) under low loads, and spark ignition during high loads. If that last part sounds familiar, it's because Mazda employs it on its Skyactiv-X engine
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Mazda has something new, a 2 stroke, 15 to 1 compression, supercharged engine
operating as a compression-ignition (like a diesel) under low loads, and spark ignition during high loads. If that last part sounds familiar, it's because Mazda employs it on its Skyactiv-X engine
the Goodyear Proving Grounds Ms. Tira Val-ewe-ator. (tire evaluator) specifically designed with local artist Ashley Perales, of Pop of Color, to display the 80 plus years of the Goodyear Proving Grounds, San Angelo, Texas
Downtown San Angelo Inc. created the Sheeptacular Art project in 2007 as a tribute to the burgeoning sheep industry that has been crucial to the growth of San Angelo over the years. Not only has the sheep industry been an important facet of San Angelo's history, but it is also a key part of West Texas heritage.”
On Monday April 14, 2025, the Goodyear Proving Grounds Texas joined the ranks of over 200 local businesses and organizations and unveiled their coveted sheep statue.
The San Angelo facility covers 7,250 acres and includes 58 miles of roads and track, 14 miles of fence and more than 200 test vehicles. Associates there test approximately 20,000 tires annually. There are 53 different test surfaces, ranging from asphalt and concrete to bricks, blocks, dirt, mud and more.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1201720091740617&set=pb.100057079136090.-2207520000
https://www.tirereview.com/goodyear-75-years-proving-grounds
loving this bird, and the love Goodyear showed this owner (Amelia Hartford)... with a souvenir wheel and it's own display case (wow!)
This would be an epic boutique gift business for Goodyear to get a spin off entity doing.
if you are reading this, back up for burnout
Friday, February 20, 2026
this is quite rare.... a 1990s left hand drive Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Active Vacation (JDM Camper edition)
seen on tonight's walk
I have never seen a Celica like this... a GT, with the sticker on top of the flanks
Spotted from a long ways away - so I tried for an artsy photo
while watching this Petrolicious video, I see this page from a magnaflux shop that did some suspension parts testing, and it's only a couple miles from me, and I wondered if it's the engine rebuild place I know of... nope, it's now an El Polo Loco fast food restaurant
Here's the engine rebuild shop:
it's on the same side of the road, 2 blocks North.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Jim Jeffords, former Milwaukee-area racer and manager of AMC’s 1968 Javelin Trans Am campaign, partnered with designer Brooks Stevens, also of Milwaukee, to design the custom AMX-R featuring a Ramble Seat.
Candy Apple Red, flat-black on the hood, 15" Spyder rims
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