Over the Edge
Feature reporter Greg Carloss approaches the automotive world with an eye for the different and interesting. From behind the scenes to behind the wheel, Over The Edge has it covered.
Porsche Winter Driving Episode 3725, Episode 3743
Our "Over the Edge" guy Zach Maskell is usually happy as a clam, be it behind the wheel of just about anything, or would you believe, when he’s skating on ice, thick or thin. Well, it just so happens he recently got a chance to combine his two passions; trading in his hockey stick and skates for a steering wheel and studded tires; and go sliding around in… Read More
Turbo Lag Episode 3722, Episode 3740
Downsizing engines in order to save fuel can deliver a drive we’re not exactly fond of. So, many smaller mills are adding a turbocharger. But, that can still leave a lack of torque at low rpm. Borg Warner Turbo Systems set out to solve this problem, with their own e-booster. Let’s go over the edge with Zach Maskell to see how an electric compressor may… Read More
Hippie Bus Episode 3710, Episode 3727
Recently our Zack Maskell literally stumbled across a family traveling the country in a very artistic “mobile home”. Call it a tiny house, an RV, or a bus… that’s on top of a bus, it truly is a horse…or a house…of a different color. So let’s go over the edge with Zach… and enjoy the simple life… living as a highway nomad. ZACH MASKELL: If a Chevrolet and a… Read More
Monster Truck Driving School Episode 3707, Episode 3720
It was 1970’s something when mud-bogging and tractor pulling trucks first began taking steroids. Tire sizes grew, and so did the bravery of the drivers. In 1981, the first car was crushed, and the first monster truck was born. Bigger and badder than ever, it’s time to get high with Zach Maskell as he goes over the edge… for a driving experience like … Read More
Corvettes in Carlisle Episode 3705, Episode 3718
Just follow the American flags and burnout marks… and like our Over the Edge Zach Maskell, you’ll wind up at the world’s biggest all-corvette show. So, let’s tag alone with Zach as he pops hoods on both the cars and the judge’s heads… to get an inside look… at what it takes to drive away with a trophy for best “plastic fantastic”. ZACH MASKELL: From this 1953… Read More
Driver’s Club Episode 3701, Episode 3712
As cars become faster and more capable, there seems to be fewer places where you can really hit the pavement and let-er-rip. Well, our Over the Edge guy Zach Maskell is a genuine problem solver, and he tracked down a pack of enthusiasts who hammer around a 2-mile road course almost every week. ZACH MASKELL: There’s some inline 4s, flat 6’s, and surely V8… Read More
Ripsaw Episode 3637
Let’s say the money tree in your backyard is thriving. Some of us would plan a whirlwind vacation, some a new mini mansion, but our Zach Maskell… he would be designing a grand garage. One with enough room for his cars… boats… and his tank??...so he can go over the edge and far beyond. ZACH MASKELL: If I’ve ever seen a machine that will punch me square in the… Read More
Rally School Episode 3633, Episode 3647
You know you really want to do it. Close off your favorite stretch of public road, and see just how fast you can go from point A to B. Road rally drivers do it – and just about everywhere on earth! Admittedly a little kooky himself, our Zach Maskell wanted to see if he could keep himself from going Over The Edge, learning how these lunatics manage maximum… Read More
Autobahn Go-Karts Episode 3629, Episode 3644
As the story goes, the first racing “go-kart” was built with scrap, from scratch in California in the mid 1950’s. It was quickly cloned around the world, and today remains the foundation of modern motorsports. So, recently, our MotorWeek team decided it was time to freshen our competitive skills, and go over the edge with Zach Maskell, in the most up to… Read More
BMW Bootcamp
Sharpening a knife isn’t rocket science, but it still takes practice. When you’re given a weapon that falls under BMW’s m division, a slip of the hand, or mind, can be even more costly. Yet still, with the help of some legendary expertise, BMW is happy to send you to boot camp. That’s where our over the edge guy Zach Maskell learned how to properly bear their… Read More