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Jake Thiewes

Fan of all things wheeled. Queso enthusiast. Will badger you to come to the track and get rides and/or HPDE seat time, because everyone deserves to be a slightly better driver.

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade V Called OnStar Because It Was Worried About Me

November 30, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Cadillac Escalade V at Gingerman Raceway

“Hello? What is your location?” A random woman’s voice rang out from all 36 of the Cadillac Escalade V’s AKG speakers as I jogged back to the open driver’s door. … Read more

Categories Autocross, Trucks and Towing Tags Cadillac, Cadillac Escalade, Motorsports, New Car & Truck Reviews Leave a comment

The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is Here to Challenge the Colorado ZR2 and Tacoma TRD Pro

November 28, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor jumping

Midsize trucks are hot right now. They’re all most people need, but only if feature content and pricing make them sensible compared to a larger half-ton. We first learned about … Read more

Categories Trucks and Towing Tags Ford, Ford Ranger, Raptor Leave a comment

I Bought a 2023 Toyota Supra and Immediately Took it to a Racetrack

November 21, 2023November 19, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Toyota Supra in Nitro Yellow at Summit Point Motorsports Park

Despite driving plenty of fun cars for the sake of reviews, lately I’ve found myself itching for a sporty street car to call my own. I enjoy my BMW E36 … Read more

Categories HPDE, Humans of Out Motorsports Tags Motorsports, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Toyota, Toyota Supra Leave a comment

The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Takes the Venza Formula and Goes Bigger

November 14, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2025 Toyota Crown Signia front end

Despite already building seven unibody crossovers and luxury arm Lexus building another five, Toyota’s decided there is room for one more in its lineup. The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags New Car & Truck Reviews, Toyota, Toyota Crown, Toyota Crown Signia Leave a comment

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport Review: Fun and Capable When It Gets Muddy

October 24, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport off road

I know, I know. You read the headline and saw “Honda Pilot,” “Capable,” and “Muddy” and couldn’t not click on the link. As with many other manufacturers, the 2023 Honda … Read more

Categories Off Road, Street Cars Tags Honda, Honda Pilot, New Car & Truck Reviews, off road, overlanding, rallycross Leave a comment

Wrapping Up My Second Year of Spec3 Racing: A Mixed Bag of Reliability, Plenty of Fun

October 23, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
Spec3 at NJMP Thunderbolt

I’m home from three days at Virginia International Raceway, the weekend in October that always marks the end of my National Auto Sport Association chapter’s racing season. 2023 marked my … Read more

Categories Road Racing, Track Cars Tags BMW, Motorsports, Spec3 Leave a comment

2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison & Silverado 2500 ZR2 Bison Review: Off-Road in Easy Mode

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison rock climb

My dad and I went to Miatas At The Gap when I was nineteen. I had just purchased one of my own, and in spending a few days around countless … Read more

Categories Off Road, Trucks and Towing Tags Chevrolet, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Silverado, New Car & Truck Reviews, off road, ZR2 Bison Leave a comment

EV Road Trip: Celebrating the End of Summer in a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

September 23, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 rear

It’s that time of year where the seasons begin to change, the air has that smell to it every morning, and one final vacation is in the cards for many … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports, Street Cars Tags Hyundai, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, New Car & Truck Reviews Leave a comment

Super Towing With a Super-SUV: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S Review

August 28, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S towing enclosed trailer

“Guess Jake’s tow vehicle” has become a game in the NASA paddocks over the last few years. In my quest to test as many vehicles with trailer hitch receivers as … Read more

Categories Road Racing, Trucks and Towing Tags AMG, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes Benz GLE-Class, New Car & Truck Reviews, towing Leave a comment

The 2023 Kia EV6 GT Highlighted the Lack of Charging Infrastructure on a Road Trip

August 25, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Kia EV6 GT in Runway Red

Two friends of mine (and members of this little car gay community) got married in early July. Four of us from Washington, D.C. were invited to attend and we decided … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports, Street Cars Tags electric vehicles, Genesis GV60, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia, Kia EV6, New Car & Truck Reviews, Road Trip Leave a comment
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