X Games in Road Magazine

This month in Road Magazine I cover the famous X Games summer event held in Los Angeles. You got to check out the story and subscribe to Road as it's free and easy to read online from anywhere. Follow the link and enjoy the good reads this month in Road.

http://issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/road_18_small_v2

Photo credit thanks to Al Merion.

Weekend Get-A-Way

A few weeks ago, here in Los Angeles, we had what was referred to as Carmageddon. This was a weekend smack dab in the middle of summer in which the 405 freeway was closed. As I imagined what a nightmare this would be staying in town, I decided to get out of dodge and find a peaceful and relaxing place to retreat for two nights.

The destination was La Quinta Resort and I had a Spa Villa Suite to enjoy and do nothing but swim and watch my NASCAR races. What a perfect idea to come out to the resort and a nice way to get out of the mayhem taking place back home in L.A.

It was a beautiful landscape and the service was top shelf. I went back and forth from the pool to my room to check on the race and even got a little work done from the lap top on the resort's free wifi network. Next time I need another get-a-way spot you can bet you'll find me back here.

Here is some info on La Quinta:

La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST® is a world-renowned desert destination featuring 796 elegantly appointed casitas, suites and villas; the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta® with 41 pools and 53 hot spas; 23 tennis courts; and exceptional cuisine at Morgan’s in the desert, TWENTY6 and Adobe Grill. Known as The Western Home of Golf in America® and named ”North America’s Golf Resort of the Year,” it is home to five award-winning golf courses and four private courses – designed by legends Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Tom Weiskopf. Golf instruction is offered at the Jim McLean Golf School. The resort is a member of Hilton Worldwide’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. For more information, call 760-564-4111, or visit www.laquintaresort.com.

Global Tuner Grand Prix coming to Laguna Seca this October

The Global Tuner Grand Prix is the North American event that sets itself apart from any other tuner race in this part of the world. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be the stage for a head-to-head lap battle race for the most respected and skilled performance shops in the world.

With major race teams and underground garage tuners coming out for a spectator celebration of speed, we're going to see some amazing lap times and great competition at the GTGP. The event will also feature a 50 minute sprint Challenge Race, the Pirelli Driver's Cup Race and the Historic Motorsports Association Race.

For all the details and news updates regarding the GTGP check the website, www.globaltunergp.com, or send me an email for more info, ashley@globaltunergp.com.

Thanks for your interest in the GTGP and we're looking forward to seeing you there!