Vintage Chevys: The Perfect Restoration Project

There are but a few who are able to appreciate the fact that automotive restoration is part and parcel of the business of artistic expression. The traditional painter takes to his brush and begins to work his magic on his piece. Following the same logic, the car restorer treats an old roughed-up has been of a car as a clean sheet of canvas, where the creative possibilities are endless.

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A popular choice for many junkyard warriors in search of the next worthwhile project can be any one from the family of old model Chevrolet cars and pick-up trucks which have been outgrown by their owners. Because of their age, they fit the profile of the once popular vehicle in its heyday that hopelessly begs for the chance to be worthy of the road again.

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Condemned vintage Chevys are oftentimes attention-grabbers because of what seems to be a genetic sleekness to their body design. They can be described as having the appealingly perfect mix of curves and angles in the right places that are waiting to be accentuated with the perfect coat of a wet-look paint job.

A fresh set of white side-walled tires on a rejuvenated Chevy is easily reminiscent of the days when Elvis Presley used to rock the world. The simplistic headlamps, the round side mirrors and chrome plated bumpers seem to exemplify the expression on the faces of youths on the verge of crying for liberation.

Restoration is the car enthusiast’s contribution to the noble intention of bringing back the former glory of something which has died off into oblivion, so unfairly. If it’s done on an old Chevy, it’s twice the charm.

Steve B. Liefschultz is in search of the next Chevy restoration project. Discover more of his passions and read his blog here.

Law Of The Land: NASCAR Race Rules

As with all kinds of sporting competitions, NASCAR has its own set of rules to ensure fair play and safety. Let’s take a closer look at the important rules in NASCAR. 

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For changing cars and drivers

NASCAR only allows one car to be used from the start of practice to the end of the actual race. However, if a car is crashed before the race proper, teams are allowed to use a backup car. Backup cars, though, start behind all the other cars. The same rule applies when changing drivers. If a team changes drivers, the new drivers start behind all other drivers. 

For the points system

There are two championships at NASCAR, one for the drivers and one for the owners. Points are rewarded per position, with a single point separating each position, except for winners and first runners-up. First and second-placers are separated by four points. There are also additional points for the driver who leads the most laps. 

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For the flags

NASCAR uses several flags. A green flag signifies the start (or restart) of a race. A yellow flag signals caution, most often because of an accident. If there is a major accident, or if the weather makes conditions hazardous for drivers, then a red flag is shown. Of course checkered flags are seen when the race or qualifying is done. 

Steve B. Liefschultz is a web developer and a die-hard NASCAR fan. For more discussion on NASCAR, follow this Twitter account.