Is It Friday Yet?

Spotted on Craigslist:

1985 chevy caprice – $1000 (tacoma)

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Date: 2010-03-16, 5:58PM PDT
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Before u start reading ill be honest im selling da car because of the transmission it went out on me took to the auto shop they said 1100 for a whole new transmission so that’s that. I want da car like da car but im broke if u got money and like old schools u got URSELF a good car the car has tinted windows and a cd player its 2 tone gray and dark gray no bullshit the engine and brakes are good its just the Damn transmission call me let know what think or make me an offer about the price i have pictures im willing to send the interior is fuckin clean its burgundy no bullshit. Man if some one comes and picks up those car 1000. Ill give u 20in black rims all four with tires My number is [redacted]

Jeremy Clarkson of “Top Gear” hates the Toyota Prius:

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This time saving tip is part of Sprint’s “wait less” advertising campaign: Turbo Parking.

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Fun Fact: I averaged 18 months per car between 1983 and 2000.

50 animals drunk.
50 animals driving.
Oh, and 50 animals in casts.

New York Times article (free for now) on NASCAR drivers’ newfound attention to nutrition: At 190 M.P.H., Who Needs a Spare Tire?

Forcing drivers to drink during the race is one of the most challenging aspects. To help, the system was designed so the sports drink is kept cold. And drivers are encouraged to simply urinate in their suits.

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Starting the new year off right: a video of Cars being blown over by a 747′s exhaust.