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The Driver's Seat by Jim Barisano

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Let's Go for a Drive!

"Let's go for a drive!" Those words still bring a smile to my face, even after all these years! When I first got my license back in 1962, anytime that I could get behind the wheel of my '54 Chevy and just drive, I would. So, if one of my friends made the suggestion, we were off in a cloud of dust and Blue Flame Six smoke. It didn't matter where we were going so long as we were going. It was always fun and always an adventure.

Not much has changed in these past 44 years. The cars are more reliable. The roads a bit busier and I'm a lot greyer. But, when someone says "Let's go for a drive!" I smile...and go! Maybe it's not always a road trip as in "Animal House" and maybe it's just to the local ice cream stand (Kimball's has the world's best home made ice cream), but it's still on four wheels and I'm still behind the wheel.

It's that joy of driving that caused me to get into the automotive TV business back in the 80's and has me writing this blog. In a few days the folks here at WheelsTV will be launching a TV network of the twenty-first century right here on the worldwide web. And it's all about the fun of going for a drive. If you've never driven a Maserati or a Hummer, you'll be able to virtually do it at WheelsTV.net. If you've dreamed of splashing along the shores of the Amazon or riding a chopper ala Easy Rider, you'll get your chance on WheelsTV.net.

WheelsTV.net is the first broadband television network devoted exclusively to the world's love of cars, trucks and motorcycles. We're launching the network with over 300 programs and many more to come. Some of these shows you may have seen on Discovery, Speedvision or PBS. Many are premiering on WheelsTV. Soon, you'll even be able to put your own videos on WheelsTV, too. So, get ready for some fun! If you're not out on the road with the wind blowing through your hair, then visit WheelsTV.net. It's a community where its always warm, there is always a car show going on and you can always cruise down Main Street with the radio playing your favorite songs.

Jim