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Tag Archives: John Dinkel

THE R&T WEAR INDEX

MAYBE A YEAR ago, auto journalist pal John Dinkel asked if I knew how to calculate the old R&T Wear Index. Much to my chagrin (for it was John who … Continue reading

November 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

TRACK TESTING, POST-TAPLEY METER, PRE-WHIZBANG

I CAME upon some photos summarizing automotive testing as practiced when I arrived at R&T in the late 1970s. One photo brought back memories of the excitement, the technical expertise, … Continue reading

November 26, 2015 · 5 Comments