26th Annual Pacific Northwest Historics

A few moments ago, I went to the Pacific Raceways to attend this year's annual Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Races where the vintage racers from the last century were gathered to celebrate the speed and honor preserved through the years. Most car enthusiasts living in the Pacific Northwest region of USA were in the venue, enjoying the sights and sounds of this wondrous event held every year.

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My short tour:

F1 2014 - British GP

In a bid to catch up against his rival teammate Rosberg at the rankings of this season, Lewis Hamilton has scored a win at the end of the British GP at Silverstone. Despite his poor qualifying progress and placed sixth at the start, Hamilton fought hard enough to score his win at his home turf. Ahead of him on the podium is two unsung racing drivers; Valtteri Bottas from Williams and Daniel Ricciardo from Red Bull.

That puts him 4 points behind the leading Nico Rosberg in the overall rankings while Daniel Ricciardo improves his points while maintaining his 3rd place.

Next race is at the Hockenheimring Circuit this 20th of July.

Image: Top Gear

Wow Mali! - July 6, 2014

On the July 6, 2014 episode of Wow Mali!

- WHITE LADY - A white lady is causing havoc in the ladies' restroom!

- THE VOICE OVER SA PARLOUR - Face it ladies, your parlorista would never ever want to fix your hair...

- COMMERCIALS FU - I LOVE YOU MANANG! - On this episode's COMMERCIALS FU, this portion is brought to you by...STRIKE SOFTDRINK!

- COTILLON - Whoever steps down from the foot bridge...is the debutante! Care for some 18 roses, ma'am?

- K'NIS ANINO - Your shadow is your new best friend!

- NAWAWALANG BANGKAY - This grave's going to take you to the grave!

- VIDEO SELFIE - Hold still! I'm busy taking selfies!

- PHOTO BOO! - Smile to the camera! And look out behind you!

- EMOTE CONTROL - PLANTSADO NA YAN - On this episode's EMOTE CONTROL, a special guest celeb is having some oversized clothing problems.

Let's Do The News! (July 6, 2014)

Things we learned so far...

- In Game 3 of the PBA Governor's Cup Finals 2014, San Mig Coffee Mixers are in a 2-1 lead after their 78-69 win against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

- Announced by the BBC, shooting for the upcoming Sherlock TV special and Season 4 will commence this next year and they're going to unleash the most shocking and surprising Sherlock experience has to offer.

MISS ME?

-  Juan Ponce Enrile is the next politician to be arrested for his corruption charges and the involvement of the PDAF Scam.

- It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez, a reality program highlights on the daily lives of the Gutierrez family, has been renewed early for another season.

The Gutierrez family

- Developer Slightly Mad Studios named Bandai Namco Games as the global distributor of their highly anticipated Project CARS racing sim game for next-gen consoles (PS4, XBOX One, Wii U) and PC platforms (Windows and Steam OS). Project CARS is a racing sim game where the gamers are in charge for the development of this critically-renowned racing game that features the largest track roster, a list of fully-licensed vehicles, and a dramatic racing career.

- Boy band 5 Seconds Of Summer released their lyric video of their new song, Amnesia. Check it out!

- The Japanese government is set to approve their first arms export as the nation aims to boost their global military and economic presence following relaxation of its self-imposed ban.

TTFN!!!

FIFA World Cup 2014 - Quarter Finals (Part Two)

It's official; the countries that are joining the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Brasil are Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and Holland. Looks like the list keeps on trimming down until the victor is judged.

In the last day of the quarter finals, we witnessed that the Argentinians never spared the Belgians when it comes to scoring a goal and just one goal is enough to send Argentina to the semi-finals. Meanwhile the match between Netherlands and Costa Rica never scored a single stint on their regular time but when the penalty kicks in, its Holland that flipped the tables of Costa Rica at the score of 4-3.

Semi-finals starts at July 8 with Brazil taking on Germany.

GMC Yukon (K2UG) and GMC Yukon XL (K2YG)

2015 GMC Yukon

This is the latest incarnation of GMC's full size SUVs and this brand new Yukon tries to take GMC's Professional Grade status to its whole new level, the same thing as the Sierra pickup did last year even though the new Yukon is entirely based on the new Sierra as much as its twin, the Chevrolet Suburban and the Tahoe were based on the Silverado.

Whoa there, aren't they the same?

Yes. While the GMC Sierra and the Chevrolet Silverado both have the same mechanics, their SUV equivalents are just like that. They both run on their new K2XX platform and rather than being unibody like most modern SUVs do, these machines prefer their old-school body-on-frame ways due to its popularity. Even American footballers had one of these in their spare time because like these men, these macho SUVs suit their personality.

What's the difference?

2015 GMC Yukon

2015 GMC Yukon

The main difference between those not only by its exterior looks but the high-end Denali trim is what sets them apart. The Denali trim offers a premium exterior look, a well-tailored interior fit for Ward's list of Best Interiors, and a more powerful 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 FlexFuel petrol engine. Exclusive to the Yukon Denali and its long wheelbase Yukon XL Denali, this 6.2L V8 engine develops a class-leading power output of 420hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. It features Advanced Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management, and Variable Valve Timing.

Do they still have the engine from the Suburban?

Yes. They do have the same 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 FlexFuel engine from the Chevy Suburban and Tahoe twins. This engine, like its bigger 6.2L one, do comes with Advanced Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management, and Variable Valve Timing but this little guy gets 355HP of power and 383 lb-ft of torque.

What's it like being on the inside?

2015 GMC Yukon interior

2015 GMC Yukon interior

Just like its Chevy twins, the new Yukon, along with its long wheelbase XL model, are benefitted with the host of creature comforts that will seriously deliver the lap of luxury with a price that is too much to bear. You can have an entertainment system that plays DVD and Blu-Ray, reduced NVH, GMC IntelliLink3 system, Bose Surround Sound System, and tons of other luxury car-ish features that feels so premium enough, you can feel like you're a politician going on a picnic. As for seating capability, the Yukon can fit up to 9 people, more than enough to fit the entire family or your party-obsessed frat boys.

What about handling?

Just like the Chevy twins, the new GMC Yukon feels fine when driving normally but because it's so big in size, the turning radius is not good enough to slip in unnoticed. Of course, being the mammoth in the pack, driving around for fun is a lot more difficult especially when it comes with the Magnetic Ride Control inspired from General Motors sportscars.

Should I buy one?

The all new Yukon starts at $46,335 up to $65,380 for the Yukon XL Denali model so it maybe less pricey than a Range Rover but more pricey than the Suburban and the Tahoe even though they're the same kind so it takes a little eenie-meenie-miney-mo to choose which of these twins to buy but if you're more of an upper class, go for the Denali trim. It maybe more expensive than the regular but it's a stand out.

Photo: General Motors

Let's Do The News! (July 5, 2014)

Things we learned today...

- Remember that weather report about an LPA approaching near Baler, Tayabas days ago. Weather experts noted that the LPA might intensify into a superstorm tomorrow.

- The Malacañang Palace officials told that they're praying for the recovery of senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, as this politician revealed she was diagnosed with a Stage 4 cancer.

- Trouble's brewing during the FIFA WORLD CUP Brasil as an unfinished overpass located in Belo Horizonte is collapsed, reportedly killed a person.

- LONG LIVE THE ROADSTER - Mazda officially announced that they're going to reveal the next-generation Roadster at the MAZDA ROADSTER THANKS DAY IN JAPAN this 4th of September. Of course, the premiere will be simulcast on three continents; Asia, Europe, and North America.

Mazda Roadster 25th Anniversary

- Victoria Justice collaborated with Soar With Reading to spread the message to children who can't read books. This project was launched three years ago to encourage children from all over the world to read. They also donate books to children who don't have books of their own to read at home.

- I SEE INTO YOUR SOUL, DOCTOR. There's a new teaser for the upcoming Doctor Who Series 8 coming up! Watch the teaser here! Remember, it's coming this August 23rd on BBC One and BBC One HD!

- After 15 years, Ferrari's contract with Hot Wheels Elite range will end at the end of 2014. Well, toy car collectors with big piles of cash in your wallets, guess this is the last chance to spend on a reasonably expensive Ferrari toy car you would keep on your shelves.

TTFN!!!

FIFA World Cup 2014 - Quarter Finals (Part One)

The quarter finals of the FIFA WORLD CUP Brasil has begun and the climax draws near as Germany and Brasil are advancing to the semi finals.

In the battle between the French and the Germans, a single score from Germany is more than enough to bring the French national football team down to their knees while in the match between Brazil vs. Colombia, it's the hosting nation, Brazil, still going on strong after their 2-1 win against Colombia.

Tomorrow's match on the quarter finals will be Argentina vs. Belgium and Holland vs. Costa Rica.

"Haba Great Time!"

On the July 4, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Spoiling the manliligaw...

- School canteen gags...

- This guy's grinding his gears in front of his pals...

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...complaints about unrelated posts!!!

- The wisest words from Tata Lino.

- Drama at the court house!

- Bubble Gang does Holiday Cheesedog Footlong by spoofing this commercial as JOLLYDAY CHEESEDOG FOOTLONG! Haba Great Time!

- Fortune tellers - a new hope for our nation's weather forecasting?

- This guy's doesn't need a gift...he wants it for his science experiment!

- A very clever way to finish the interrogation!

Mirabella finale

Previously on Mirabella, after Bella was exposed to the public as Mira (Julia Barretto), after Alfred (James Blanco) apologized Mira for all his wrongdoings and accepts her as his real daughter, and after Olive (Mylene Dizon) shot her daughter Iris during a conflict against Mira and Alfred...sacrifices must be done for Mira to save Iris, her longtime rival.

In the finale, it was the time for sacrifice and the time for forgiveness and as Mira's life is struggling after saving Iris and after Olive apologized to Mira...she had a dream that she saw her mother, Daisy. Mira wanted to reunite with her mother but her mother said that she has to go back to her world because...Mira has so much to do with her life and with Mira's revived...the curse has finally broken and reverts to her beautiful self again.

With Mira back at being her beautiful self again, things are back to normal and the finale ends when Mira turned 18 years old and it was her debut.

This is the beautiful ending of Mirabella.

The most powerful American-made cars

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

With the USA celebrating their ID4 or Independence Day today, let's just take a moment to get to know what are the most powerful speed machines made by the Americans. Now obviously the only answer comes to mind includes the words Hennessey Venom GT and the non-existent SSC Tuatara but what if we exclude these two? This is going to be one of the most intriguing list I have ever come up as we get to know what are America's mightiest...

- 2005 Ford GT - Ford's modern remake of the race-winning GT40 produces 550HP from its 5.4L DOHC 32V supercharged V8 engine.

- 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - On the 2011 update of this hypo-Mustang, the 5.4L DOHC 32V supercharged V8 engine, similar from the Ford GT, develops 550HP of power output.

- 2000 Saleen S7 - One of the most notable American-made supercars in history, the S7 comes with the 7.0L 16V V8 engine, mounted in the middle, developing 550HP of power output.

- 2009 Cadillac CTS-V - Based on the second-generation CTS, America's C63 AMG beater comes with the supercharged 6.2L V8 engine developing 556HP of power. Not bad for a high-performance saloon with the heart of the muscle car, despite the fact it was honed from the Nurburgring.

- 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 - This was Chevrolet's effort to edge out against the Ford Shelby GT500 when it was revealed at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show but they failed. However, the ZL1 is one of the high-performance vehicles General Motors have ever made that gets worked out at the Nurburgring. The 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine develops 580HP of power.

- 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 - With no safety features on its belt, this is one heck of a beast, especially when it comes with a massive 8.4L V10 engine developing 600HP of power.

- 1990 Vector W8 - Fans of Gran Turismo will recognize this unsung American-made sportscar that time forgot. Of course it's a playable car in GT2 but who remembers this machine more than we do? This unsung supercar from the USA comes with the clever twin-turbo 6.0L 12-cylinder engine developing 625HP of power output. Any Gran Turismo fan can tell...

- 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - The ZR1 is the flagship of the Corvette legacy and this model turned this from a redneck muscle into a half-decent supercar aimed against Europe's finest after taking its lessons from Le Mans. The supercharged 6.2L V8 engine that powers it develops 638HP of power output.

- 2013 SRT Viper - Returned in 2012, the new Viper is aimed to be one of America's finest supercars on the road and thanks to the addition of safety features, it's the most civilized. The 8.4L V10 that powers it now churns out 640HP of power.

- 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Based on the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray, the high-performance Z06 now comes with the GM's newly-developed supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 engine that is SAE-certified at 650HP of power output.

- 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 - The 2013MY GT500 pushed the envelope as one of America's most powerful machine ever made when it gets a SAE-certified rating of 662HP of power output from its 5.8L 32V supercharged V8 engine. That's more than what you get from European supercars! With all that power comes with a big price as like all Mustangs, it doesn't go round corners thanks to its rear live axle. Sounds old-school but it's less sophisticated than its European exotics.

- 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat - The new king of American-made cars is now helmed as the upcoming Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, with its supercharged 6.2L V8 HEMI engine, is more powerful than the C7 Z06 and the GT500 because it has exactly 707HP of power output! You got that right. 7-0-7-horse-power. That's more than what you get from the Lamborghini Aventador.

Wow, with all that power, the Hellcat is truly a machine that revs GOD BLESS AMERICA from its exhaust!

Let's Do The News! (July 4, 2014)

Things we learned so far...

- THIS IS THE NEW PASSAT B8: Volkswagen revealed their eighth-generation Passat, in sedan and Variant sport wagon guise, with its new look, MQB platform, new interior, and a powerhouse of new engines.

2015 Volkswagen Passat

- According to a study issued by British Petroleum (BP), the world's oil resources will be gone within the next five decades based on the current extraction rate.

- On Game 2 of the PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2014, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leveled the score at 1 each, after an overtime that sent the Elasto Painters 89-87 against the San Mig Coffee Mixers.

- Disney announced that they've renewed the hit comedy series, I Didn't Do It, for its second season! Who wants more of Lindy, Logan, Jasmine, Delia, and Garrett?

I DIDN'T DO IT

- The warden in charge of the detention cell where Senators Bong Revilla Jr. and Jinggoy Estrada on it was fired and faced with administrative charges for being neglectful for duty.

- According to The RING magazine's list of world's best boxers, Manny Pacquiao is named as the longest reigning fighter.

- The Beach House Canteen at the UP Diliman is known to be one of the best food spots in the campus because of the pork barbecue served. Sadly the UP Diliman Beach House Canteen will close on the 9th of July, 2014. The people in charge of the Facebook page called Huwag Isara ang Beach House Naming Mahal said that the closure is for sanitary reasons because it was unsanitary to have a canteen very near a drainage system as it might affect the health of the students eating there. It's a sad farewell to one of UP's beloved canteen that is not just a canteen but a tambayan for the UP students.

TTFN!!!

Top Gear USA: Off Road Big Rigs

The boys of Top Gear USA are taking on two of the most dangerous jobs in the USA at the same time as Adam, Tanner, and Rut are given keys to a logging truck while tacking hauling and logging simultaneously at the Pacific Northwest region of America. The winner is someone with the least mistakes on mastering the logging truck while carrying the most remaining timbers left. Now this is got to be one of the most treacherous challenge yet. Tanner's in the quick Peterbilt Long Nose, Adam's in the strong Kenworth Mule Train, and Rut's in the old Kenworth Long Nose.

First is the narrow test and they have to cross the narrow path without hitting the pole from the top. With Adam hit the pole, Rut didn't made it to the target speed, and Tanner got cheated...it's a draw.

Last before the real challenge, the braking test to demonstrate the truck's stopping power from 40mph to 0mph. In the end...looks like Adam's stopping power is worthless and Rut still got his trucking skills from last time as his stopping power of his Kenworth is better.

The next day...the mission begins as the boys are driving their trucks to pick up their timbers and deliver to the target area with the least mistakes. With tight corners, some traffic, harsh road conditions, and the unpredictable weather, expect the unexpected.

After numerous miles of survival and with Rut committed one mistake by accidentally hitting a vehicle while in the suburbs, Adam and Tanner made it to the target area and speaking of Rut...looks like he got downgraded to a Ford Bronco!

Forza Motorsport 5: The Time of the Veneno

The Lamborghini Veneno is one of the most requested rides to be featured on Forza Motorsport 5 because this is truly one of the best Lamborghinis ever made to celebrate 50 years of Lamborghini. Of course, we never got the chance to be behind the wheel of the Veneno because only three were made and all three were all sold out before its announcement. Pity, but lucky for us, we got Forza Motorsport 5 and the Hot Wheels Car Pack, the last monthly DLC car pack on this game.



Thanks to this DLC Car Pack, our dream of being behind the wheel at the Lamborghini Veneno came true in a virtual way and we got the taste of what is like to drive Lamborghini's 50th birthday present on this game and as a matter of fact, this is not like any Lamborghini I have ever driven in this game.



So, what's it all about the Veneno? Revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Veneno is created to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th anniversary. While it was loosely based on the flagship Aventador, the 6.5L V12 that powers the Veneno generates 750PS of power output, making this one of the most powerful Lamborghinis ever made with a 0-100kph time of 2.8 seconds and 355kph of top speed.

Being a track-focused street legal machine, Lamborghini built three Veneno units, each costing three million Euros plus tax, and all three units have already been sold to customers before its announcement.

Veneno is Spanish for "poison" but the naming, in Lamborghini tradition, originates from one of the strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls ever.



You should recall that it was revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show just like the Ferrari LaFerrari and the McLaren P1 and as a matter of that, the un-holy trinity of last year's motor show is finally completed at last or so we think because unlike the LaFerrari and the P1, the Veneno runs solely on petrol and nothing else. Unlike the P1 and the LaFerrari, the Veneno is one of the rarest machines in supercar history and even though it wasn't made to compete against any other supercars, this track-ready road-legal racing machine is probably one of the most potential bedroom wall pin-up for modern youth because when we look at it, it looks gorgeous from every angle and how we dream about these...this is still a better love story than Twilight. He he he...



But this is no Twilight because the Lamborghini Veneno is here to satisfy our craving for super fast European exotics and while it was just an Aventador underneath, driving the Veneno on the racetrack is not too shabby because of its unmatched aerodynamics that keeps it glued to the road and survives a corner evasively like a fighter plane. Thanks to the V12 engine that powers it, superior aerodynamics, and its Formula One-inspired suspension setup, the Lamborghini Veneno is hands down the best Lambo I have ever witnessed in this game and once you drive it, you'll come back for more.



So, have you tried out the Veneno on FM5 yet?

Let's Do The News! (July 3, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- SPEEDO BOYS HATE THE LTO'S STRICTER PENALTIES: Car enthusiasts from all over the nation are going to hold a protest against the Land Transportation Office for their stricter penalties. Most of the revisions that alarmed most speedo boys are the banning of aftermarket modification and the use of license-plate accessories where both carry a punishing 5,000 Philippine Pesos fine. A so-called protest at all LTO offices will occur tomorrow at 10:00 AM Philippine Standard Time and what the speedo boys are going to do is by simultaneously honk their cars for one minute.

WE PROTEST LTO

- Pokemon Global Trade Station has finally reached over 100,000,000 trades and as of now, the special fancy pattern Vivillon has been given away to players of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y as a celebratory thank you present.

- A King County deputy shot and killed a man at a light-rail station in Seattle's SoDo district after an altercation over a fare. Cops told that the suspect that was killed by the cop pulled a gun. This is just another one of the prevalent gun violence issues recently happened in the Northwest.

- Last night, over 40,000 Japanese people protested in front of the residence of Japan PM Shinzo Abe over the government's military reform which would revert Japan back to fascism.

- For the 2nd straight year, Mitsubishi will run their Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid crossover to the 2014 Asia Cross Country Rally.

- Nissan's flagship Elgrand MPV gets all sporty courtesy of the Nismo Parts Performance Package. Customers can opt in for some NISMO parts for the E52 Elgrand such as a sports resetting, aero kit, dark chrome grille, carbon pillar garnish, and carbon door mirror cover.

Nissan Elgrand

- The Caterham Group has put a sale on their Caterham Formula One team to numerous Swiss and Arab investors.

- Season 2 of Nickelodeon's magical comedy series, Every Witch Way, begins on Monday, the 7th of July! Check local listings!

- How do you smell? Check out the latest Head Squeeze video investigating more on the sense of smell.

TTFN!!!

Balitang Six Six for July 2, 2014

Breaking news from the July 2, 2014's Banana Nite's Balitang Six Six!

- A game of see-saw goes pop!

- Bystander having a hard time hiding from the bull run!

- Female cyclist tries to feel her long hair and loses balance!

- Man dressed as a hat mascot got fallen down the stage!

- Mother who plays a motion-sensing video game got enjoyed so much...she accidentally hit her kid!

- Man who plays with his dog got bitten by his dog!