steamcorners
Chris Tonn
steamcorners
Minivan enthusiast. Writer. Youth sports chauffeur. christonn.com

I was sixteen, in my lovely brown (BCAS!) ‘85 Maxima, carelessly driving a lovely, wide, twisty road that is inexplicably signed at 40mph. Read more

Oooh, boy. Something right up my alley. Read more

Unfortunately, any future seller of that van cannot call it unmolested. Read more

Miata driver was simply trying to create a Venn diagram, in rubber form, encompassing Trump supporters and Mustang enthusiasts. Read more

Mark my words. There will be a Ragtop SUV Revolution someday.

Old British Car Scent. A combo of thirty-weight, musty leather, damp carpet, and a wisp of ozone. Read more

First they came for the straight sixes, and I did not speak out, Read more

Not particularly weird..but odd. I bought a nearly-new (six months, six thousand miles) Ford Focus—dealer told me the original owner had to sell it due to divorce. Read more

I’ve 2 kids. We have a Chrysler minivan with built-in DVD player (and wireless headphones), two Kindle Fires, a Nintendo 3DS, and, if needed, an Android tablet. Someday a built-in WiFi hotspot may be in order. Read more

Never had a wagon or minivan as a kid..but spent many a day faced out the hatch of various Datsun Zs. No seatbelt. Just a pillow leaned against the back of a front seat. Read more

At 6'4", 285, I drive a Miata. Not daily, mind you, but I've had an early one for 10 years. Read more

How do I "teach" my kid to run better/faster/etc? She's 7, and in good shape (unlike dad) but she is a very slow runner, which is hindering her in soccer and softball. Read more

IIRC, it's pacing the Indy Car race at Mid Ohio this coming weekend. Read more

I interviewed for a sales job with a company—ended up taking the job. Please note that I'm a rather large guy. Read more

Ohio Route 26, north from Marietta. Actually, much of southeastern Ohio is littered with gorgeous twisties that are reasonably deserted. Read more

Negative, Ghostrider, the pattern is full... Read more