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E-ZPass for Virginia Tolls: What you should know



Ready to start using the new Jordan bridge, but confused about this whole E-ZPass set-up?

Thanks to our friends over at The Virginian-Pilot, we might be able to clear some things up for our Checkered Flag drivers.

Everything you need to know about E-ZPass
By Dave Forster   

If your only relationship with a toll has involved slowing, stopping and fishing out cash, this…
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Video: Get Your Girlie On With Honda Fit She's (Glamorous)

Okay, ladies.  What do we think about this?



Personally, I find the new Japanese Honda Fit She's simply fabulous.  Did you see the size of those mirrors in the sun visors?  More cup holders and better U/V protection from the Fit She's windshield- fantastic! 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll ship a few of these stateside.  I know many Checkered Flag Honda fans that would jump at the chance to purchase the girlie-girl Honda Fit She's for their daughters headed to high school or college, and even themselves. 

For now, we'll have…
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Weather Puts a Halt on Lots of Weekend Activities around Hampton Roads


Source: [weather.com]

Due to the risk of Hurricane Sandy many of the Hampton Roads activities have been cancelled.  With Halloween coming in the very near future, this weekend was packed with fun filled family activities. 

Weather-related cancellations
Updated: Friday, 26 Oct 2012, 10:46 AM EDT

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - As Hurricane Sandy approaches the east coast, some organizations are taking…
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Reminder: I-264 Closure Thursday

A portion of I-264 between First Colonial Ave. and Birdneck Rd. will close tomorrow for about one hour.  Lunch-time back-ups are expected. 

While closing I-264 for an hour on Thursday does not seem too terrible, you can bet that this minor traffic hick-up is going to cause a ripple effect of problems.   

I-264 to briefly close both ways Thursday in Va. Beach
By Mike Connors  The Virginian-Pilot

Part of Interstate 264 will be closed both ways for about an hour Thursday.

Beginning at 11 a.m., Virginia Department of Transportation crews will assist Dominion Virginia Power by closing I-264 eastbound…
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Virginia Beach Whole Foods Store Opens Today



Now, many of our Checkered Flag fans might not understand what the big deal is with the new Whole Foods opening in Virginia Beach.  But, for foodies like myself, this event is about as close as we come to Willy Wonka opening up his chocolate-making room. 

Today, the new Whole Foods in Virginia Beach opened its doors to hundreds…
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Toyota Dragquoia Set to Debut at Specialty Trade Show


Image source: [autoblog.com]

When we think of speed, we don't normal picture the very-heavy Toyota Sequoia.  But, thanks to a charitable contest run by Toyota, the DragQuoia will debut at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show this week, as a fully functioning drag racing monster.

Toyota DragQuoia to debut at SEMA  by Davey G. Johnson

Racer Antron Brown's…
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