Local Tahoe Native Takes the Gold in 2014 Olympics

Jamie took Gold in slope-style snowboarding. Her Run this past Sunday was seamless. Making local Tahoe natives proud of their own. See The Full Story At CBS.COM

"I was really just trying to stay calm and kind of reserve my energy,"Anderson says of her competition . "It was a lot of stress up there and even though it's just another competition, the stage and the outreach that this event connects to is out of control."It is evident that she maintained control.

Winter Driving Tips to Combat the Extremes

In recent days, the US has been bombarded with stories regarding the Polar Vortex and its resulting harsh weather patterns. Some have wondered what is this polar vortex? Is it a fancy new term for El Nino. To find out what this new buzzword encompasses please check out Climate.gov

        In certain North American locations, such as Lake County, IN, Drivers have been warned to avoid driving  due to hazardous road conditions. Road Condition Advisory In such cases, the operators of the vehicles were asked to stay home for their own safety. Authorized emergency response vehicles were the only cars recommended to be out on those slippery roads. Currently,  there is a warning in effect NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Warning for parts of the country.

       How can you receive current updates on the weather and road conditions for your area? Regarding weather updates in your local area, you can find your locations hour by hour forecast on The Weather Channel  and various local weather sites. For a more in depth idea of current precipitation, warnings in effect and so on, check out WEATHER.GOV. Here on the West Coast, sites like Cal Trans are useful tools that provide live video feeds of the roads you may use for an upcoming trip or commute to work. Some Smartphone user have even found the Google Now weather widget to be very handy, as it can be adjusted by hour.
Driving safely on winter roads is another chief concern. AAA offers an excellent list of safe winter driving tips. Some of the precautions mentioned include not warming a vehicle in an enclosed environment. Unfortunately, many have been poisoned  or worse this way. Also, ensuring your gas tank is at-least half full at all times during cold weather prevents the gas line form freezing up. Remember just because you are a good winter driver, doesn't mean everyone else out there is. Please stay safe.

Live Unveiling of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro

Car and Driver Article on the 2014 Camaro
Chevy has elevated the Camaro's interior, making your driving experience race worthy . Notable changes on the 2014 model include the front  and rear fascias. The Camaro is equipped with 500 horsepower for genuine get up and go. A hand-crafted  LS7 engine, the most-commanding normally vigorous regular production small block V8 ever, is the force that impels Camaro Z/28. Highest-quality parts and meticulous assembly boosts the redline level to 7000 rpm.
    Sturdy, lightweight workings such as titanium intake valves and connecting rods paired with a forged-steel crankshaft make the LS7 engine incredibly brawny  The standard 10.5-quart, dry-sump oiling system apportions pressurized oil from an external reservoir to bulwark vital components under high-g driving situations.
    The LS7 is joined to a TREMEC TR6060 6-speed manual gearbox tha thighlights close-ratio gearing - optimized for the engine’s power aspects. The TREMEC is paired with a 5.1:1-ratio short-throw shifter to safeguard quick and exact feeling shifts
Power is distributed to the rear wheels by a limited-slip differential, which includes a helical gear set rather than traditional clutch packs. This always adjusts torque bias granting drivers to confidently put down more power to get through corners quicker.  Joined with the Performance Traction Management (PTM) system, drivers can change the level of throttle and brake intervention to fit their capability and driving situation, in effect making PTM custom to each driving situation.