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Chris Trapp

Chris Trapp

I Want a Blank Space, Baby...

Have you ever been inspired by art? I'm talking about being inspired beyond a few fleeting thoughts or feelings. Have you been inspired to actually go out and do something after seeing a work of art? I can now say that I have. Which makes me vastly more

Just Tune Him Out

Just Tune Him Out

If you’re reading this, chances are you know exactly who Jeremy Clarkson is. If not, it's hard to describe him as anything but the most influential and significant automotive journalist ever. Full stop. His career spans decades, he’s genuinely entertaining, and when he speaks, his millions

Rationally Irrational

Rationally Irrational

Car hoarding is a deeply personal and irrational hobby. Semi-hot take: absolutely no single car is loved by every corner of the car community. But that diversity is what makes cars so great. The cars parked in my garage are the perfect blend of what I think are cool and

The Wrong Side

The Wrong Side

In recent days the internet has been losing its collective mind over a nudist car show that will be happening in Wisconsin this summer. In an alternate universe I would make a hilarious joke about replacing the metaphorical dick swinging often seen at car shows with actual dick swinging, but

Survival Tips

Knowledge comes from experience. Few will argue that. If safety on the road comes from experience, does that mean you’re in for a rough time if you’re new to driving or riding on the road? Absolutely not. Those who fall into the “experienced” category often have some of

The Big Squeeze

The Big Squeeze

The calendar says that it’s winter, but it’s been so mild it feels like early spring most days. It won’t be long before drivers start encountering bicycles and other “vulnerable” road users as the temperatures rise with the changing seasons. Unless you’ve really been paying attention,

The Great and The Not Great...

Full disclosure: I am, and will probably always be, a BMW Fanboy. But I have to admit, it’s becoming harder with each passing year. It’s not Land Rover Fanboy hard yet, but BMW aficionados around the world have been sweating for years over the crap BMW has been