Category: Stories
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Meet the youngest videographer in the Sacramento area
Talent is best cultivated at a young age. Unless you’re trying to vote or hit up the liquor store, there is no reason why you shouldn’t pursue a hobby or future career as soon as you can. Not only does that give you time to perfect your craft, but you’ll rack up connections and resume…
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It’s JDM, it’s RHD, it’s Colt’s 1996 Toyota Mark II JZX100!
Few other cars exude the kind of girly noises you wouldn’t expect from a 24-year-old quite like anything JDM does. Bonus points if the car is something unusual like a Suzuki Mighty Boy or something that just recently passed the rightfully-hated 25-year import law. While I have yet to see a Mighty Boy (if someone…
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This Aston Martin proves that exotics deserve wild colors
Owning an exotic car makes you stand out in just about any scenario. It’s an unavoidable side effect that comes with the territory. Some owners will slightly mitigate this by getting them in neutral colors, whether it be black, white, gray, or any variation of the three. Others will go all out, either by ordering…
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This is the most menacing Ferrari 458 you’ll ever see
Seeing it roar towards you is an almost terrifying experience. The low, wide silhouette of the beast could easily be mistaken for a prowling alligator with a presence that mimics its attitude. It demands respect at first glance and will settle for nothing less. Dare to race it? Foolish mistake. And damn is it sexy.…
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Behind-the-scenes of CarTrek and the story of Side B Productions
CarTrek as a series has changed the YouTube automotive space for the better. It made us feel like the classic Top Gear we all grew up with never went away but instead evolved into a format made for the modern digital age. The best part is that it doesn’t even require a cable subscription which,…
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Rallynetics & distilling the automotive spirit into watches
It’s only natural for a car enthusiast to want their accessories to resemble the hobby that they’ve built their free time around. Often that takes the form of hats, shirts, hoodies, and on the pricier side, watches. Michael Lee chose the latter option when he founded Rallynetics, a watch company with designs that resemble some…
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Mischief vs Corrupt Small-Town Police
I’m sure we’ve all heard the horror stories of small town law enforcement and corrupt police getting away with things that wouldn’t fly in any major metropolitan city. Few of us, however, know that feeling more than Dustin Worles, the creator and producer of Mischief. For those who don’t know, Mischief is a series of…
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CarTrek Season 9 brings us 3 exotics cheaper than a C8 Z06 Corvette
I said it once and I’ll say it every time; there is never a bad time for a new CarTrek to come out. Well, that time is now, and the arrival of CarTrek Season 9 takes us through the gang’s California adventures around Monterey Car Week and the surrounding events! With the goal of this…
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Yacht Club 916: Sacramento’s Newest Hard Hitters?
It’s not uncommon to see new cars & coffee-style events pop up on a regular basis. What is uncommon though, is seeing one with aspirations as high as those set by the founders of Yacht Club 916. “Eventually it’s going to become a paid club that has private events and rallies alongside public ones. Sort…
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A well-traveled Land Cruiser that once climbed mountains and (possibly) accompanied Tupac
For the past 70 years, the Toyota Land Cruiser has reigned supreme in both the reliable off-road and SUV markets. With over 10 million units sold worldwide, the numerous generations of the Land Cruiser have spawned models loved and recognized the world over like the boxy FJ40 and the later spacious FJ55. This isn’t a…
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