Synaptic3 Performance is a prime example of what this website was started for. Located in an out-of-the-way, unassuming business park in the fully unassuming town of Candia, NH, brothers Ron and Dana Salb have created a world-class performance shop that is turning out some of the most complete builds to be found on either road... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Scott McIver and Kaizen Tuning
Contrary to popular belief, forward progress isn't achieved in one quantum leap; success isn't born overnight. Our society is obsessed with the idea that some people simply get lucky, that successful people were at the right place at the right time and that circumstances swept them up and away to success. But, in reality, that's... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Peter Ladas and Yuppie Racing
Peter Ladas from Yuppie Racing is a self-proclaimed gearhead of the highest order—a diehard fan of the mad vehicles created by Mercedes-Benz's AMG tuning division and owner of brilliant cars like the BMW E46 M3 and Toyota Supra. Ladas' mission with Yuppie Racing was to create a close knit automotive community and re-create the public's ... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: On the track with Guardian Angel Motorsports
In this edition of 'The Torque Tube', TDC caught up with Bruce Ledoux from Guardian Angel Motorsports on his participation in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. This year marked the 50th anniversary of this legendary race on the steep banking at the Daytona Speedway, and it proved to be a memorable weekend for everyone involved.... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Bruce and Linda Ledoux, and Guardian Angel Motorsports
This edition of 'The Torque Tube' features Bruce Ledoux and his wife Linda from Guardian Angel Motorsports (GAM), a team of racing drivers who are racing for a higher purpose besides podium finishes and racing fuel. Moved by personal experience and inspiration, Bruce and Linda are using GAM to improve the lives of children with... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Tim Mather and his battle with gravity
grav-i-ty: (n). The force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth. chal-lenge: (adj). A call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc. If you're going to do battle with gravity, be prepared to be in for the long haul; the force of... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Local champion Scott Greenwood and life on two wheels
When championship winning motorcycle racer Scott Greenwood of Dunbarton, New Hampshire talks about racing, his eyes light up. He speaks excitedly, he relishes in the telling of every detail, and you can tell he has no shortage of enthusiasm and passion for what he does. Engines, racing, and speed run in Greenwood's family. He grew... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Travis Pastrana and the Mt. Washington Auto Road
Travis Pastrana is one of those guys who really doesn’t need an introduction with words, his deeds are what precede him: X Games Champion in supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, and rally racing, NASCAR driver, multiple Rally America Driver’s Title winner, and action sports superstar. Pastrana has managed to squeeze in several lifetimes worth of epic... Continue Reading →
The Torque Tube: Brian Whitmore and the Maserati GranTurismo
Welcome to the new TDC interview series, 'The Torque Tube'. In the same way a torque tube helps channel and direct a car’s power to the wheels, this interview series was created to help channel the automotive experiences, passions, and insights of local successful car enthusiasts. Knowing what successful people know is one of the... Continue Reading →