So I usually may not cover motorcycles but after seeing this I just had to give a little insight. Let me lay down a few things. Italians don't make cruisers. If you have any attachment to Harley Davidson, you may want to leave that kind of thinking at the last web page. As for now I want to talk a little bit about the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. Now Ducati purists are very up in arms about Ducati building a "cruiser". It's the largest bike that Duc builds and is built as a cruiser. A sports cruiser if you will. Now I usually don't get into gimmicks but after taking in a few shots of this gorgeous piece of machinery. Of course it has the signature single sided swing arm. Sure this motorcycle is old news, but this is the first real exposure of this special edition. I hate to say it but it just works for me. In a very steam punk meets iRobot kind of way. Now I don't want to go on and on about it too much but just take a look and decide for yourself! Just as an added touch, the cam timing is hand set by the engine technician, in a very AMG fashion. For those of you who weren't aware, AMG car's engines are hand built and signed (stamped) by the engine technician.

Marx' got nothin' on this Manifesto

Throwing Rods Manifesto

Throwing Rods is an online, based, community centered on automotive enthusiasm.  Started with nothing but an idea and a hope to bring out renewed interest in the automobile and the role it has and will remain to play in a moving society.

Based out of Dallas-Fort Worth, I am looking to create a new generation of enthusiasts and keep up with current and past enthusiasts alike. Throwing rods is partly a crowd sourced community relying on the help of others, much like any other community. Though much like a car club, I am looking to form a community of like minded enthusiasts to enjoy, gather and educate others about why we love and respect the automotive world. Be it the culture, the cars or the connection we have with them. I don't discriminate. We all have our stories, and that's what this community is all about. Not just a love for one kind of car, but a respect for all of them.

What's being started as a lone blog is intended to become a gathering. If you are thinking car club, well, that's a start but think even greater. I like to think of it as a community of friends, pulling together for future social gathering, education sharing and community projects. Lend a wrenching hand kind of thing!

The use of social media has been the web's new tool for years and this is no different. I need support just like anything else does. In order to run the type of site that is planned, a few helping hands, some hard work and a, can't quit, attitude is needed. We aren't shooting for Road and Track status, but in order to provide real content, access will be needed. Press access to events both racing and social, shows and car reviews.  Community support is also needed from the local North Texas Car Clubs, Dealers and enthusiasts alike. We'll start from there and see how far we can go!

Goals:
- Develop a community of local enthusiasts willing to provide the support needed for social gatherings and lend a hand for some community projects.
- Grow an online community of interest for supporting the ideals that keep an automotive community together. Spread the knowledge and interest that help keep an online automotive community running.
- Work with local clubs, dealerships and manufacturers for up to date information on the happenings of the automotive world. Spread the news of new local events put on by the local clubs, racing teams and dealerships.
- Getting an insight into what's new with car reviews and showings. This might be the toughest one. Press credentials are required so this, being possibly the loftiest goal, will need the most work.
- Throwing Rods project outlook. Every once in a while I will get an idea. Maybe I should be sharing this idea with my community!
- Supporting the Throwing Rods community. While I may need support, I will return the favor to our community.
- Motorsports. Texas is full of it and I intend on looking at all aspects. It's a great time in Texas as Austin will see the US Grand Prix. With it brings F1, V8 supercar, and much more. Sometimes Motorsports fans get caught up in F1 but there are some great series from SCCA, Grand Am, American LeMans, Indy Car and many more that deserve recognition.

-Keep a light hearted attitude!

As a child of the 80's I constantly day dreamed of what it would be like to tear across the Paris to Dakar in an M1114 HMMWV. Well, little did I know that years later that I would somewhat get my wish. Eighty Eight Mike

Since a picture truly is worth a thousand words...More in Von Dutch

Background business..why I wanted to get this started.

Just to throw around some background segments, I wanted to give some insight as to why I started my own Blog. Other then my lack of enthusiasm for anything a certain blog and North Eastern based news paper have to say about current auto climate, I felt the need for a little realism and spoken word that would be as entertaining and enjoyable as an experience. My lack of professional racing experience is nearly made up for in combat logistic knowledge, died in the wool want to write about automotive culture and humble attitude not willing to be set aside by being shown the proper way to write, drive or live. Well, it's my experience, sometimes you just have to go out and get it yourself.

Just a bit about what got me started thinking I could do this is found here, a quick take on some of AMG's finest. Know it all, nope, care about being a voice of realism for enthusiasts like myself? Sure enough. Have fun! Hope to see you all at one of the Senna screenings or a local automotive events. Once my schedule clears a bit, things should be on the up and up.

Until next time my friends.