@Beldrueger: Or maybe we just thought it was funny that he had a chance at all. And he did have a chance—at one point, they considered letting him in. Read more

@Billy Elliot: All of this is true. But like I said below, sometimes, it's worth making a statement. Read more

@HammerheadFistpunch: Sometimes, campaigns like this are started not for the end result — and yes, in this case, it's likely not possible — but for the statement they make. Just sayin'. Read more

@Turboner: The expensive battery is optional, not standard, on both the Boxster Spyder and, I'm presuming, the Cayman Clubsport. Read more

@asidrayne: Point taken, and nicely put. Read more

@Matthew Ozmun: That's not his house—he and his fiancee live in an apartment in the city. That's his mom's place, where he builds and stores all his junk. Stop in and say hey! If he's there—usually late at night—he'll always talk to you. He loves meeting new people. Read more

@EvPa: I know. Oddly, American vernacular holds it as "the Mulsanne Straight." The other names — Hunadieres, N138, D338, whatever — do not filter into common use in the States. Not sure why. Read more

@powermatic: The nutshell answer: Kolles is what's known as a "semi-factory" team, and their Le Mans effort is an Audi Sport — the factory's motorsport arm — effort in everything but name. The specifics aren't made public, but in situations like this, the parent factory has a lot riding on how well the cars do, and… Read more

@irishman72 @maximum_sarge @asidrayne: For reference, Jalopnik has not—and will not—give Bill Caswell a dime. We love him, but we don't, and will not, sponsor him. And if you think he's got "connections"—well, then you don't know Bill Caswell. He's as much of a nobody as is humanly possible. I've known him for years,… Read more

@powermatic: @rickerbr: First off — and believe me, I'm not defending Ferrari Challenge in any way — almost every racing series in existence is buy-a-seat. And Tucker is not a poor man. Read more

@brettwmorris: Re: Throwing money around and getting in an LMP car, yes. But as I said above, money doesn't give you talent, and Kolles — which is as much Audi Sport as you can be and not be Audi Sport — would not have let someone in the car who wasn't fast enough to deal with it. Wealthy privateer or not, he was good… Read more

@Lee M. Janotta: The cars are outdated, yes, and less competitive than the R15s, but to say that Kolles is not an Audi-backed effort is inaccurate. Trust me on this. Read more

@luisthebeast: Wait. It's coming. Read more

@Jack Baruth: You're more of a man than I am, Jack. There. Is that what you wanted to hear? :) Read more

@TAInvestor: Nice work! Thanks! I'll hang onto it. Read more

@TAInvestor: No. I couldn't. Be quiet. Pay not attention to the middle-aged asses behind (in front of?) the curtain? Read more

@oddfish: Oh holy hell, that's awesome. Thank you. You are a quality human being. Read more

@JDisnidiet: Thanks. Fixed. Read more

@luisthebeast: You mind dropping me an email? I'd love to. Read more

@stoke 2.0: Yep. Most of the European manufacturers are based in Jersey. And I've been to the Glen several times. Was more thinking of under-the-radar stuff, you know? But thanks! Read more