ROTL Public Service Announcement. (1.3.2011)

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First off let us say Happy New Year to you all. We'd like to sincerely thank you all for your consistently strong readership/viewership over the first five months. It's been a fun 2010 and we've done nothing over the past several weeks but brainstorm expanding the entertainment variety we provide here. Publishing primarily original content (oc) is what was aimed for initially, but until we get a hell of a lot more time outside of 50hr+ work weeks and/or some flow from this project there's no way to really accomplish that with the existing standard of five new posts a week ha. So instead of flying toward the sun with wax wings, we're going to do all we can to get the hardware needed to take on more creative ROTL/AREPATmedia projects. This workflow will presumably then be integrated with our existing content varieties.

This ROTL experiment can no longer be labelled as such in our eyes; a nice rhythm has formed regardless of vacations, weather, carshow weekends and lifes' adventures. Before we go as far as formally advertising this site, we'd like to work the word of mouth angle further. This site is free and that's what makes the Internet great. While we won't be asking for monetary contributions we do want you all to continue telling your friends about this site; facebook, twitter, iphone, android, windows mobile, palmOS, RSS, morse code, email, sms, stanley cups connected by string, etc. Please spread the ROTL link(s) and give us more pressure to perform. In addition, link/patronize the hell out of the people, businesses, artists and contributors that help make up what you see on here. And lastly, please visit us here on the actual website as well as the FB page to let your presence be known. We enjoy hearing from you all on the things you like and enjoy all the comments and posts received thus far.

If you're new to the site, welcome. If you're a repeat offender, welcome back. We'll continue to deliver the goods in 2011, so grab a spot on the couch and grow with us.

-ROTL Staff

Quick Vid: 2011 Cayman R

An in-depth view of the new hardcore Cayman R. Weighing in at under 2900lbs and boasting 330hp from it's 3.4 litre flat six, this is the newest track toy in the Porsche range.



Video hosting courtesy of Autotuningnews.

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author: arepatphotography.com

 I miss summer, but this time of year ain't too bad either. Have a safe New Years Eve weekend.

What to watch this weekend during your NYE hangover (Dec 31st - Jan 2nd)

• Wheeler Dealers Marathon. Saturday @ 6am - Sunday @ 6am (Discovery's High Def Theater)
• Off Road Championship. Sunday @ 10am - 11am (Discovery's High Def Theater) replay
• Mille Miglia - The Spirit of a Legend. A look into this historic race. Sunday @ 11am - 1pm (Discovery's High Def Theater - THD) replay
• Top Gear America - Used Car Salesmen. Sunday @ 10pm - 11pm (History Channel/History Channel HD)

More slim pickin's this Winter season. Good thing there are college football bowl games to watch. Oh wait, did I say that out loud? Speaking of shows I don't mention often, Wheeler Dealers is another. WD is a UK based automotive show following a mechanic and salesman who buy cars, do necessary repairs then flip them for profit (sound familiar?). The good thing about this long running television series is that they cover a wide variety of makes and models, from Mercedes-Benz 190E 16-valve Cosworths to Toyota MR2s to Porsche 928s, while providing good insight to buying each model used including typical issues. The key here is finding value in vintage, as there are plenty quality automobiles out there with a hundred thousand miles or two on them.

Photo hosted courtesy of sportseventstravel.co.uk

For the love of P. #6 - GT3R Hybrid

Porsche's continuing R&D on the technology being utilized within the GT3R Hybrid takes them to the Petit Le Mans, on Road Atlanta this past September. No major victory here, but a quality outing with great data to use going forward. This was speculated to be the last appearance of this true Porsche Works team until 2011, but it reappeared to win it's first race at the 1,000km race in Zhuhai. It was definitely good to see the brand push the envelope this year.


Video courtesy of Porsche.

Quick Vid: 24hrs of Silverstone

Chris Harris participates in the 24hrs of Silverstone @ the Silverstone race track in the UK.



Video courtesy of Autocar.

Car Pron: FLD Episode 1000

I was thinking of what the headliner Monday post was going to be, for this last week before the new year, but it couldn't have been better timing. One of my favorite webshows, Fast Lane Daily, whom I've mentioned before on here just celebrated their 1000th episode by filming a special in Germany...at the Ring' to be specific. Enjoy (in fullscreen HD).



Video courtesy of Fast Lane Daily. Keep up the great work guys.