They called him “The Snake” because of his cobra-quick reflexes, but it was his will to win that proved to be the biggest factor in Don Prudhomme’s remarkable career in drag racing.
As with most things high fashion — including wheels — appearance usually comes at a price. At risk is a lot of money, a lot of time and, potentially, your safety.
It’s true that the GTO became the icon of the muscle car era, but few know just how hard it was to make it all happen, except perhaps for one man who had to battle the corporate establishment.
It’s spring and, of course, that means it’s time to roll up the sleeves, roll down the window and crank up the tunes.
At first blush, the car appeared to be missing something: chrome.
Two ballot measures challenging the way Las Vegas handles redevelopment should not be part of the June 2 city elections, a judge ruled Friday, a decision welcomed by city leaders who worried that the measures would destroy the city’s push to invigorate a struggling downtown.
The decision will be appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court, but that didn’t dampen the jubilation of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.
A fundraising e-mail sent out to Republican Party faithful seeks to ignite their outrage in part against fellow members of the GOP.