Author/racer Mark Gardiner on Jay Leno's Garage

I recently became acquainted with the work of author Mark Gardiner. Mark is a motorcycle journalist and sometime motorcycle racer who has written a book about his experience racing at the Isle of Mann.

Mark was interviewed recently by Jay Leno for a segment of Jay Leno's book club. Click on the title of this post to view that interview.

Mark's book can be found at www.ridingman.com

You can also follow Mark on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Backmarker

Sad news from England

Very sad news out of England today as we learn of the untimely death of young F2 racer Henry Surtees at Brands Hatch.

Henry was the son of racing legend John Surtees.

We mourn for Henry's family and friends. Godspeed young racer.

Great car tag spotted on campus.

I spotted this car tag yesterday on an Infinity parked on campus where I work.