Aurora, Ohio   May 21-22, 2021
Words & photos by Mike Mastracco

Words by Bob Sblendorio, photos by Chris Penree.

“Chronic car enthusiast’s affliction” is a serious condition I recently read about in an

“It was an ass-kicker,” is probably an understatement. How about riding for eight hours on a cantankerous 11-hp, rigid frame 1915 Harley-Davidson with no windshield, laboring up the “Going-to-the-Sun” road in Glacier National Park, battling constant headwinds, ascending 7,000 feet in elevation, crossing the Continental Divide, through fog, which turned to mist, then rain, then wet snow and snow at the top? Along the way, making any and all repairs by yourself? After surviving that day’s ride, then having to work on the bike until midnight or 1:00 am, and  finally going to sleep…up at 6:00 am to do it all again? That’s a typical day—of the sixteen grueling days—participating in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run. When 69 year-old Steve DeCosa referred to the event as an “ass-kicker”—it’s definitely (not probably) an understatement.

The late 1930s were a dark and tumultuous time in the history of the United States.  The Great Depression had been ravaging the American spirit to the core for nearly a decade.  The economy was in ruins with unrelenting high unemployment; most citizens were financially wiped-out and many—were just plain hungry.

Words Jim MacLachlan, photos Chris Penree:

    Pat Abbott of Kirkville, NY was participating in a local car cruise last summer at Lewis Par

Words Bob Sblendorio, photos Dalton Dobson:

   “I’ve had this racing thing in my blood my whole life.  I like to push myself in a lot of ca

Words Bob Sblendorio, photos Chris Penree:

    When someone asks about the color of her 1951 Mercury Sedan… “It’s chrome with red,” says Na

Words Mike Mastracco, photos Chris Penree:

   Pantera, Italian for panther, a very powerful animal that adapts well to a variety of habitat

Words Bob Sblendorio, and photos Chris Penree:

   Al Brandolini may be—just may be—the only person in the world to officially win a ¼-mile

Words by Bob Sblendorio:

   The 24 Hours of Le Mans and the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 are impressive races – but how about a non-stop, 169 day,

I can still remember my first experiences with cars. Working with my grandfather, as he patched up his old cars, I admired his ability to se

By Nick Graziano and photos by Dalton Dobson:

   After a year of marriage, Central Square couple Pati and Scott Pearse were faced with a de

Words by Jacob Cetnar and Photos by Chris Penree:

  In the year 1967, many would agree that Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet pickup trucks ruled

Words Sharie Sblendorio, Photos Jackie Tomarchio Hood:

   The Village of Canastota rolled out the red carpet and welcomed the participants

Words by Mike Mastracco and photos by Dalton Dobson:

   Kaiser Darrin, also known as the Kaiser Darrin 161 or in short terms as the “Darrin

Words Bob Sblendorio, photos Chris Penree:

   For Marcia Dunn, a ‘47 Indian Chief parked in the breakfast area of her small kitchen will pr

Words by Bob Sblendorio:

   The 24 Hours of Le Mans and the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 are impressive races – but how about a non-stop, 169 day,

After attending a car show in Ogdensburg with his 1977 Dodge Charger SE, Liverpool resident Tom Rose took a drive past his grandparents’ hou

Words Bob Sblendorio, photos Thomas Sblendorio:

   A 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 is a car that you just don’t get to see very often…or ever.  It’

For most, the Indian Arrow is a forgotten motorcycle due to modern bikes plethora of power, features, and technology. But where did it all

There are many his & her items on the market today, wedding bands top the list.  Other than tying the knot there are sweat shirts, mugs wa

Parked at the peak of the driveway at Borys Buniak Fayetteville home is a 1971 Jaguar E-Type (also known as an XKE). It is the kind of car