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HOT ROD Power Tour 2013 Will Be Pulling Into Texarkana[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:53:43 +0000

This seven-day, seven-city tour presented by Chevrolet Performance, Edelbrock and Continental Tires will travel over 1,400 miles through five states kicking off in Arlington, Texas and traveling to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The tour arrives at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana on Sunday, June 2.

TxDOT "Seatbelt's Rock" Campaign, Aimed At Teen's, In Full Swing.

Aaron on Air — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:44:37 +0000

I have been blessed by the knowledge of seatbelt safety that my parent’s imparted to me long before I was able to drive. being involved in two accident in my driving history, both accidents had two things in common. 1. both were low speed accidents–(Thank Goodness) 2. in both I was wearing my seatbelt. Thankfully [...]

What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

Wes Spicher — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:09:38 +0000

Do you have a pet peeve? Wikipedia.com say that a pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. This week is official pet peeve week. My personal pet peeve is when you are driving down the road and the [...]

Texas Has First Highway With 85 Mph Speed Limit[POLL]

Wes Spicher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:18:56 +0000

The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing an 85 mile per hour speed limit for a new toll road stretching from San Antonio through Austin. The road, State Highway 130, would be the first in the United States posted with a limit of 85 miles per hour. Texas and Utah both have roads posted at [...]

What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

Wes Spicher — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:50:53 +0000

Do you have a pet peeve? Wikipedia.com say that a pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. My personal pet peeve is when you are driving down the road and the person in front of you throws their [...]

Wes Needs A Family Car

Wes Spicher — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:13:22 +0000

I have been a fan of sports cars my entire life. As long as I can remember I have always wanted, lusted after, or just had to have a sports car. My first car was a 1973 Ford Pinto. I know it was horrible but it was followed by a 1979 Toyota Celica, Chevy S-10 [...]

Are Women Drivers More Likely to Get Into Accidents?

Wes Spicher — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:59:15 +0000

A new study suggests that women are more likely than men to cause traffic accidents.

Researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed at 6.5 million car crashes. They also calculated, based on the number of miles men and women drive, that if all things were equal, male-to-male crashes would account for 36.2% of accidents, female-to-female would make up 15.8 percent, and male-to-female would make up 48 percent.

Woman Knits a Ferrari

Wes Spicher — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:33:26 +0000

If you ever wanted to be the owner of a sleek and flashy red Ferrari, now’s your chance — assuming, of course, you don’t mind that it’s made out of wool. That’s right – wool. UK-based artist Lauren Porter, 22, used approximately 12 miles of the stuff (over 10 years, no less) to craft a [...]

Guys Have a Hard Time Keeping Eyes on the Road

Mimi — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:00:54 +0000

According to a new survey from Direct Line car insurance, guys get into more automobile accidents because they have a tougher time keeping their eyes on the road when traveling with an attractive woman. Finally! The proof we need for what we have always known.

Time Change Affects Oil Consumption

Mimi — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:00:38 +0000

Are you looking for some relief from the rising gas prices? According to WebExhibits.org, the United States has toyed with the beginning of Daylight Saving Time to save in the consumption of oil.

Following the 1973 oil embargo, the U.S. Congress extended D