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Still waiting for parts to finish the dashboard but had some time last week to give the car his face back 
Starting to look like a car again!
 
 
 
 

What a race. This is the only one of the year that gets shown live on free-to-air TV over here, so I stayed in to watch it. The race started dry, and the two Mercedes led for the first laps. Max Verstappen got past Lando Norris for third on the first lap, but Lando passed him back a few laps later. Oscar Piastri, Lando's team mate, also got past Max. Then the rain came, gently at first. Hamilton got past George Russell for the lead, then Lando took the lead. McLaren split their tire strategy and Oscar had to do an extra lap before getting his intermediate (wet weather) tires.

I think they raced for about 15 laps on a wet track, but Silverstone is an old airfield, so it dried quickly when the sun came out and the teams went back to slick tires. Sadly, George Russell had to retire his Mercedes with a mechanical issue. Lewis had ended up leading when they went back to slicks, and chose the soft tires, as did Lando in second. Max went for hards, and overtook Lando with a few laps to go, but he couldn't catch Lewis who won a record-breaking 9th British Grand Prix. It's Lewis' first win for two and a half years, and a record-breaking 104th career victory. Lewis was very emotional as he got out of his car waving a Union Jack at his home race. It's his last race there for Mercedes and the moment clearly got to him.

We've now had six different winners from four different teams this year - twice as many as last year. Max is still well ahead with seven wins (the others have one each), but the top teams are now much closer, which bodes well for the second half of the season.

The highlights aren't up yet - I'll post a link later when they get to YouTube.

Yeah hybrid powertrains are coming most likely around 2026 or so. Hopefully they will keep the V8's though Toyota is pushing for a V6. If that happens they will have to use balance of power rules to put the V6 and V8 on more equal footing. 
I watched a formula e race once, won't make that mistake again . 

Yeah hybrid powertrains are coming most likely around 2026 or so. Hopefully they will keep the V8's though Toyota is pushing for a V6. If that happens they will have to use balance of power rules to put the V6 and V8 on more equal footing. 
I watched a formula e race once, won't make that mistake again . 

That's F''ed up!!  ( F= Flash) " That's Flashed up!!

Because for the most part actors and actresses don't sign with one single studio. They sign contracts for Movies or TV shows. Back when studios where just starting in the 1910's, '20's and '30's etc... some actors and actresses did sign multi-year contracts with one studio and could not work for another unless given permission or buying out their contract. 
Musicians sign with one record company for a certain number of years or albums. 

NASCAR is going 'lectric racing 
https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/06/nascar-abb-reveal-ev-prototype-and-launch-electrification-innovation-partnership/
 

Because for the most part actors and actresses don't sign with one single studio. They sign contracts for Movies or TV shows. Back when studios where just starting in the 1910's, '20's and '30's etc... some actors and actresses did sign multi-year contracts with one studio and could not work for another unless given permission or buying out their contract. 
Musicians sign with one record company for a certain number of years or albums. 

NASCAR is going 'lectric racing 
https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/06/nascar-abb-reveal-ev-prototype-and-launch-electrification-innovation-partnership/
 

They're expensive but I can recommend Michelin Cross Climate 2's. Best all season tire you can get without having to get winter tires. But if you live where you don't see much snow than go for a cheaper tire. 
Like Hobie says work out a budget and stick to it. Also throw $5-10 into a savings account every week and don't touch it unless absolutely needed. 
Also since you got the transmission fixed trade that Focus in on another car before the transmission grenades again because it will. 

They're expensive but I can recommend Michelin Cross Climate 2's. Best all season tire you can get without having to get winter tires. But if you live where you don't see much snow than go for a cheaper tire. 
Like Hobie says work out a budget and stick to it. Also throw $5-10 into a savings account every week and don't touch it unless absolutely needed. 
Also since you got the transmission fixed trade that Focus in on another car before the transmission grenades again because it will. 

They're expensive but I can recommend Michelin Cross Climate 2's. Best all season tire you can get without having to get winter tires. But if you live where you don't see much snow than go for a cheaper tire. 
Like Hobie says work out a budget and stick to it. Also throw $5-10 into a savings account every week and don't touch it unless absolutely needed. 
Also since you got the transmission fixed trade that Focus in on another car before the transmission grenades again because it will. 

That's great! Hey just fig. out how much it takes to get you by and then budget accordingly and STAY ON IT!! ( don't drop the ball! e.g., " Well it was on sale". " I've been wanting one of those for a long time>" etc.)

It's Official Josh Berry is going to Wood Bros. Racing in 2025 https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/03/josh-berry-to-drive-for-wood-brothers-racing-next-seasonafter-signing-multi-year-deal/

There are some good Adam 12 episodes that deal with various social issues that are still issues today. It was produced by Jack Webb of Dragnet fame. 

Looks like Josh Berry will be signing with Wood Bros. Racing to drive the 21 Ford Mustang for 2025 season. 
Also looks like his crew chief Rodney Childers will be staying put at Haas to be the chief of the lone remaining Haas car next year. 

It's Official Josh Berry is going to Wood Bros. Racing in 2025 https://www.jayski.com/2024/07/03/josh-berry-to-drive-for-wood-brothers-racing-next-seasonafter-signing-multi-year-deal/

I made a thing. 😁
 

Thank you everyone. I am sure things will work out. My parents are helping out a lot so I am blessed. I've read how the transmissions of the car were faulty. I think I read it right before buying it as well but the guy told my dad if that were to happen they'd fix it. But my dad had to bring my car to another place because where I got it was booked until mid July.  I really like this car and am sad to see it having issues. I felt guilty leaving it on the lot Wednesday. It's Sunday and they still have it and no word on who is paying for it or how this will happen. Hopefully tomorrow. I'm just hoping Ford will cover it since obviously it's on them...but we will see. Thank you for your support. I almost didn't post it because I am sure you all have stuff going on as well and this is nothing compared to a surgery and having to pay for that on top of it. It'll work out, I just need to be patient...

Is your Focus a manual or automatic? That generation of Ford Focus had a junk automatic transmission. Ford was trying something new with a dry dual clutch automatic transmission, unfortunately every owner is finding out that it was a bad idea. Bad enough the engines were known to grenade themselves too but so do the transmissions. Other than that those were great little cars, many car magazines praised them as the best handling compact cars. Wish you luck Garrett.

Went to the funeral service today, if you can even call it that. It was over in about 15 minutes. Only one of her coworkers said something about her. Only thing I could think of while there was where the hell where all you people when she needed you. 

Went to the funeral service today, if you can even call it that. It was over in about 15 minutes. Only one of her coworkers said something about her. Only thing I could think of while there was where the hell where all you people when she needed you. 

Went to the funeral service today, if you can even call it that. It was over in about 15 minutes. Only one of her coworkers said something about her. Only thing I could think of while there was where the hell where all you people when she needed you. 

Well fellow Hazzardinians ! I just had my long , put off , Hernia surgery today but I'm back at the car lot !!  It seems that all went well but I'm not out of the woods yet. ( won't be 100% sure for about a month! ( Aug. 1st ??)

I'm still hurting but I'm bound and determined to  enjoy DOHD!!   ( I hope you fellow Hazzardites do too!  )