I obtained employed right here on January 10, 2022 and had the privilege to journey, participate in a whole lot of cool stuff and meet some nice individuals on behalf of The ClassicCars.com Journal. It’s been a dream and I typically remind myself that it’s a privilege to do that for a residing. I obtained be a component (a really small half) of the automotive world and had the respect to share my experiences at auctions, Monterey Automotive Week, and a few dope NASCAR enjoyable.  

2022 was a cool journey for me and it’s my flip to pick out my best hits because the 12 months ends. These are robust decisions. I wrote 750 articles this 12 months, and inevitably I’ll overlook an article I liked sharing or a submit our readership valued. A guardian tends to keep away from selecting their favourite child (I solely have one and selecting my favourite is normally straightforward) and that notion extends to my work at The Journal. With that stated, away we go along with my Favorites of 2022.

As a Technology X child and film nerd I geeked out assembly and interviewing Claudia Wells, aka Jennifer Parker from Again To The Future. I hardly ever blush however she obtained me after mentioning I regarded like Robert Downey Jr. inside 10-seconds of the interview beginning. Who wouldn’t blush when a star from an iconic film says you resemble RDJ?

Touring for work is cool (besides when you may have coaching in New York after which notice Albany shouldn’t be near NYC), but it surely places a toll on these again dwelling. These odysseys wouldn’t be attainable if somebody doesn’t take of enterprise again dwelling and I’m eternally grateful for my spouse’s unwavering help. For these of us that journey for work don’t overlook to thank your family members again dwelling for holding it down as you pursue a profession.

I share a religious kinship with Captain Gradual and I used to be terrified within the lead as much as the journey alongside. Phoenix Raceway is a low-banked one mile oval and is among the slower venues in NASCAR but it surely’s nonetheless quick to me. My fears had been pointless as a result of having an expert driver on the wheel means easy crusing and an general feeling of security. I loved the NASCAR journey alongside, however I can’t foresee driving a Cup Automotive.

Being a choose at Concours d’Lemons was my favourite expertise at Monterey Automotive Week. It had an important environment and a welcoming power which might be typically misplaced at automotive occasions. There’s a whole lot of negativity on the market and to have a lighthearted automotive present with solely constructive power was refreshing. Plus, I can say I used to be on the identical judges panel as Ray Evernham and that’s fairly dope for a knucklehead from Northern California.

Thanks for being a part of my traditional automotive odyssey in 2022. I’m undecided what 2023 has in retailer for me, however I’m going to do my finest to share the expertise with you.