August 2014 - Page 6 of 6

Had an Epiphany Yesterday

Aug 6 2014

I write the news for the paper on Tuesdays, and wrote about the most hackable cars.

I pitch these type of stories constantly, and my editor rolls his eyes, okay most people roll their eyes at me, to which I always say “you’ll see”.

Because securing cars is going to be a huge thing soon, especially with all the internet connectivity coming to cars. Chevy is bringing WiFi to dashboards this summer.

The first time a car is breached and lights the news on fire, remember where you heard it first.

The story was well received by both industries (auto & security), then today a infosec buddy even texted me from across the country that his client just quoted it.

So my epiphany is this – I’m going to narrow in and specialize in this. Make myself really good at it. I’ve already decided I’m auto-for-life, and think I could excel in this vertical.

I already have over a year of history online writing about it, a reputation starting with the manufacturers, it brings my 2 favourite things together (cars and security), and I find it so fun. And bet I can find big cheques down the road in it too.

So I spent way too much time today investigating further, and check out my OBD2 reader courtesy of my neighbour!

Here we go guys… PUMPED.

Let’s Go Car Camping

Aug 6 2014

A preparation list for a one-night car camping awesome experience.

Food, shelter and entertainment are covered, then add a little “just wing it,” because when was the last time you did?

Read it online at Autonet.

Favourite line:

Bring a tarp to wrap around the open rear hatch of a crossover, now you have a veranda. When you grow tired of the view, change it by turning the key.

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My First Track Time

Aug 5 2014

First ever!

I’ve driven a gokart on a car track, a car on a gokart track, and plenty of autocross courses in parking lots. But this was my first proper time, in a car around a car track.

It was done in a 2014 Honda Civic Si at Mosport.
It’s a 2.4L outputting 205 hp and 174 ft-lbs.
Starting at $26,710
Manual, obviously. It’s a good, short throw.

I documented the occasion.

My two biggest mistakes are: I brake way too late, and into the corners I’m, wait for it, too aggressive.

Who you hear coaching me is this guy, Honda IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe.

Liked your coaching style, thanks James! Best of luck this season.

I interviewed him for a ‘Keri on Driving‘ column about concentration, here. Because really, without concentration, everything else, all the tech, tires and money, are for not.

Thank you Honda, for giving me my first track time.

And it’s rather appropriate, because Honda was one of the first manufacturers to bet on my blog. Here’s our history.

You Know You Want To

Aug 5 2014

I do.

Put a Monk in a Race Car

Aug 5 2014

Can’t concentrate? Can’t race.

Because really, all the tech, tires and money are for not if the driver drops their focus for one fast moment. Because that moment turns into seconds lost.