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Police officers are looking to fry up the two turkeys who wiped out in a stunningly stupid Thanksgiving Day Corvette drag race. One turkey is apparently a mama's boy and the other is possibly a known scammer. More »
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The passing of Thanksgiving is a sure sign to most drivers in the colder parts of the country soon we will be driving in the snow (if you aren't already). More »
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The attention of drivers at the annual 13-hour endurance race at Virginia's International Raceway is constantly split between the track and the delicious scent of smoking meats wafting into their race cars. That's thanks to a crazy competition pitting teams of corner safety workers against each other in a trackside cook-off. More »
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If your travel plans for Thanksgiving involve sitting behind the wheel for a few hours until you get to your destination, there are still a few things you should do before you leave to make sure that you get to your destination quickly and safely. More »
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Fried turkey, the official food of Thanksgiving hoons, only gets better when prepared with an engine hoist. Here's Mike Bumbeck's holiday classic on how to dunk your bird in boiling oil properly. — Ed. More »
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Today's the biggest air travel day of the year. Add "National Opt-Out Day" to the mix and it's potentially even more difficult. Now we're told Spirit Airlines' computers are down nationwide. Maybe you should just drive. More »
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This is Vinny, my Mother's rescued retired racing greyhound. While home this week for National Turkey Day I captured him doing... whatever the hell this adorableness was. It got me thinking about what kind of car he'd be. More »
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In addition to these ten cars and five of these ten deals, we're also thankful we're not working today. In the meantime, here's Bumbeck's guide to deep-frying your turkey using an engine hoist for the dippin'. Enjoy and be safe! More »
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Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Unless, of course, you happen to be flying, driving, watching the news or talking to anyone. Because then you'll know today's the worst travel day of the year — 1.4% more worst than last. More statistics below. More »
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Well loyal readers, if you're like us you may have had too much turkey last night (and spent too much time watching the evil Green Bay Packers put the beat down on our hapless Detroit Lions) and you're looking to spend today vegging out or having a blast out at some Black Friday sales. We'll be doing some of that today as Jalopnik will be running at half-speed today. But we've got a treat for you today — instead of spending the day out busting through the crowds, spend the day with us as we run through the best of the worst gifts in our Jalopnik Holiday Re-Gift Guide and then stay with us as we ask a special edition of our Jalopnik Poll and Question of the Day this afternoon. Your responses may help to determine how happy of a Thanksgiving weekend one Jalopnik editor will end up having. Enjoy the day and we'll do our best to help burn that tryptophan-induced haze away. More »
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In honor of Thanksgiving Day, the National Motorists Association has issued a revised list of speed traps. Some of the smaller town information is helpful (be wary of Uniontown, Alabama), though we're not sure how you're supposed to avoid all of Houston when traveling. With the weather turning south, we're guessing a lot of you won't get the chance to get to top speed anyways. Full list of speed traps below the jump: More »
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Despite gas prices that are sometimes a $1 more a gallon, more people are going to be driving to get their fill of turkey and awkward family silences. According to AAA, a record 38.7 million Americans will be traveling more than 50 miles or more from home during the break, approximately 1.6% up from last year. About 80% of those will be taking cars and will be paying an average of about $3.11 per gallon for the privilege. Typically, fuel prices are supposed to decrease over the winter months but, you know... someone at ExxonMobil wants a new Yacht for Christmas. [AP via MSNBC] More »
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Those of you who have not yet deep-fried a turkey and enjoyed its crispy yet still juicy goodness are indeed missing out on the turkey day experience. This deep-frying exercise is not to be taken lightly. Hooking a propane tank up to a flimsy stand upon which five gallons of hot oil and a big 'ole turkey sit bubbling is a recipe for one heck of a grease fire. Even lowering the big bird into the bubbling oil is an exercise in danger. Jalopnik is here to show you how to deep-fry even a monster bird with relative safety and amusement. More »
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