Your Daily Driver

Ken Miele · 12-10-2012, 08:31 PM

I knows this is not Stock and Super Stock related, but I thought since its off season it might be and interesting conversation. Besides I think the boss wont mind if a bend the rules a bit. I think this topic has come up before, but I thought it would be fun again.

What is your daily driver? The car or truck you drive most of the time. I know many of us have more than one car and you can list them all, but I would like to know what you drive the most. Show pictures if you can. For members uploading as attachments I have increase the size to 800x600.

I just purchase a new car, I was tired of driving a old car and have not bought a new car in a long time. I put about 20,000 miles year and wanted something fun to drive, decent mpg and utility. Because of my connection with Ford Racing I was able to get a good price on a Ford, so that's what I went with. Now I know some of you guys are laughing at my choice, but the car works for me.

Any other thoughts about your dd or any of your street cars, please feel free to talk about them.

2013 Focus ST, 252hp and its a blast to drive.

stage1scott · 12-10-2012, 08:42 PM

Great choice Ken! 250 hp in a pocket sized car is great everyday fun-why drive something boring if you don't have to?

Mine is an 05 MINI Cooper S-240 crank/210 dynoed -at -the -wheels hp, 2600 lbs of stick shift fun, 26 mpg too!

NewHemi · 12-10-2012, 09:31 PM

The car in front is my daily driver "The Orange Peel" a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Number 2401 of 6400 built.

The one in back, I gave to my girlfriend..And she sold it.....So much for sentimental gifts.....

David
The New Hemi Guy

12-10-2012, 09:47 PM

Ken love the ST! If I hadn't got the Veloster in September I would have held out for that one for sure.

Sadly no race cars in my stable....but several fun daily drivers.

The most recent purchase is a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, that made its maiden voyage to Bristol this past fall for the D2 race. Followed closely by my 1973 BMW 2002, that has become not only a daily driver, but my tow dinghy car to take to the track. She was a hit a Reynolds. Yes I do drive it every day....either to drop my daughter off at school or pick her up.
Then I have a faithful 2001 Ford F150XL with power NOTHING...basic and a keeper! (no picture...you all know what they look like!)
Can't count the Corvair as a daily driver. She is the garage princess at the Vermont house, but did make an appearance this year at Lebanon Valley!

-Karen

CBS · 12-10-2012, 09:50 PM

My Chevy pickup.....my wife's Stage 3.....and my daughters Stage 2 clone....

boostedf22c · 12-10-2012, 09:56 PM

07 Chevy 1 ton dually, crew cab, duramax, 6-speed Allison. My econo daily driver.

Ed Carpenter · 12-10-2012, 09:57 PM

Here's what I drive MORE than anything else. LOL

Chad Rhodes · 12-10-2012, 10:00 PM

2011 crew cab 1500 silverado. Nothing special, typical contractor's truck

Ken Miele · 12-10-2012, 10:09 PM

Nice cars everyone. Scott, the Mini's are cool and yours looks great. I need a set of black wheels too. I thought I was going to keep my car stock, I guess its hard to take the hot rodder out us.... gotta get a tune too!

Karen, that Corviar was way cool.

Ed, you drive a Ford?...lol...tell me there's a stick in that one.

SSDiv6 · 12-10-2012, 10:13 PM

2011 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab...with a HEMI of course!!!

12-10-2012, 08:31 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,311 Times in 1,493 Posts	Your Daily Driver I knows this is not Stock and Super Stock related, but I thought since its off season it might be and interesting conversation. Besides I think the boss wont mind if a bend the rules a bit. I think this topic has come up before, but I thought it would be fun again. What is your daily driver? The car or truck you drive most of the time. I know many of us have more than one car and you can list them all, but I would like to know what you drive the most. Show pictures if you can. For members uploading as attachments I have increase the size to 800x600. I just purchase a new car, I was tired of driving a old car and have not bought a new car in a long time. I put about 20,000 miles year and wanted something fun to drive, decent mpg and utility. Because of my connection with Ford Racing I was able to get a good price on a Ford, so that's what I went with. Now I know some of you guys are laughing at my choice, but the car works for me. Any other thoughts about your dd or any of your street cars, please feel free to talk about them. 2013 Focus ST, 252hp and its a blast to drive. Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver Great choice Ken! 250 hp in a pocket sized car is great everyday fun-why drive something boring if you don't have to? Mine is an 05 MINI Cooper S-240 crank/210 dynoed -at -the -wheels hp, 2600 lbs of stick shift fun, 26 mpg too! __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

12-10-2012, 09:31 PM	#3
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Your Daily Driver The car in front is my daily driver "The Orange Peel" a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Number 2401 of 6400 built. The one in back, I gave to my girlfriend..And she sold it.....So much for sentimental gifts..... David The New Hemi Guy

12-10-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
winstonindy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your Daily Driver Ken love the ST! If I hadn't got the Veloster in September I would have held out for that one for sure. Sadly no race cars in my stable....but several fun daily drivers. The most recent purchase is a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, that made its maiden voyage to Bristol this past fall for the D2 race. Followed closely by my 1973 BMW 2002, that has become not only a daily driver, but my tow dinghy car to take to the track. She was a hit a Reynolds. Yes I do drive it every day....either to drop my daughter off at school or pick her up. Then I have a faithful 2001 Ford F150XL with power NOTHING...basic and a keeper! (no picture...you all know what they look like!) Can't count the Corvair as a daily driver. She is the garage princess at the Vermont house, but did make an appearance this year at Lebanon Valley! -Karen Attached Thumbnails Last edited by winstonindy; 12-10-2012 at 10:23 PM.

12-10-2012, 09:50 PM	#5
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver My Chevy pickup.....my wife's Stage 3.....and my daughters Stage 2 clone.... Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
boostedf22c Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 483 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver 07 Chevy 1 ton dually, crew cab, duramax, 6-speed Allison. My econo daily driver. __________________ Carey Bales 316D DD/AT www.racetactics.net

12-10-2012, 09:57 PM	#7
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver Here's what I drive MORE than anything else. LOL __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

12-10-2012, 10:00 PM	#8
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver 2011 crew cab 1500 silverado. Nothing special, typical contractor's truck __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

12-10-2012, 10:09 PM	#9
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,311 Times in 1,493 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver Nice cars everyone. Scott, the Mini's are cool and yours looks great. I need a set of black wheels too. I thought I was going to keep my car stock, I guess its hard to take the hot rodder out us.... gotta get a tune too! Karen, that Corviar was way cool. Ed, you drive a Ford?...lol...tell me there's a stick in that one.

12-10-2012, 10:13 PM	#10
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,036 Likes: 711 Liked 1,538 Times in 575 Posts	Re: Your Daily Driver 2011 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab...with a HEMI of course!!!