I love cars, motorsports, photography, movies and music.
Music
I listen to just about any kind of music, im a big fan of electronic music (techno. drum n bass, house...ect) as well as rock, ahh...good old rock music.
Both my parents worked in radio...so I was always around music growing up....always had the latest CD's and going to the biggest concerts in town.
Movies
Im a HUGE movie buff, you can almost always find me at the movies on a friday/saturday night seeing the latest in hollywood films.
I love comedys after that I like action, scary (not slasher horror) as well as mystery, sci-fi and of course who can live without drama!
Also, im a sucker for ANIME...Cos Play! Whos with me !!!
Television
I have a few shows on TV that I like to watch weekly they are : American Idol, House, Heroes, 24, Deadliest Catch, Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs, Ace of Cakes, 30 Rock and Planet Earth.
I will say that I watch quite a bit more TV now that I get to watch it in HD.
Books
I havent picked up a book in a long time, how sad is that?
Dont get me wrong, I love to read but most of the time I find myself reading car magazines, or those crazy out-there mags with titles like (woman gives birth to giant baby, or jesus comes back in form of hot-dog) also I read the newspaper...and now your reading this...kinda like when you look into a mirror and you see a reflection of another mirror and it creates that infinite reflection, you know what I mean....see, your reading about me reading......ok maby not
Heroes
Well for me this fits into 2 classes -
Real : My real hero's are gonna be the same as a lot of people, My parents! They are family and are alwasy there for me, when I am in trouble or when I do something good, they are by my side thru thick and thin.
Not So Real : I would have to say Batman is one of the best, unlike a lot of super-hero's under the cool outfit - he is just a super angry guy sorta like the punisher, only batman is rich. I like the idea of that, while he has his cool gagets and stuff...hes not born with super powers, or from some other planet, he has to work hard to be able to kick so much ass!
About me: Hi, I'm a 23 year old living in Orlando, FL. I work for a company called TitanMotorsports (www.TitanMotorsports.com). I am the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the company.
I really like cars as well as motorsports and racing. The company I work for does ProRWD drag racing (NHRA Sony Xplod Sport Compact Series) and while I have a good time at the races, road racing is where my heart is. I go to the Rolex24 ever year as well as the US GranPrix (Formula1). I also try to get to as many other events as I can each year such as the 12hrs of Sebring, Brumos Porsche 250, Auto-X events and HPDE events.
I have been into cars since before I got my drivers licence and have been into in love with them ever since. I think there is something special that happens when your in a car you enjoy driving on an open section of road and you are just having fun. I think that it's even more rewarding when you have done work to that car yourself. I have owned a few 'sporty' cars such as an Acura Integra, Mazda Miata and Mazda RX8. I am currenty "sports-car-less", I have a daily shit box (95 Ford Escort LX Sport (haha)) that gets me around (at 32mpg baby!), I am in the market for a new toy but thats not going to happen till I find the right one.
I also enjoy working on cars, it can be regular matinence or upgrades. Most of my cars have had suspension and brake upgrades. Lots of people first focus on getting more power, but I like to improve the feel of the car as well as the balance and braking power. That has help me to learn that being smooth and keeping up my momentum is a key factor in driving fast.
Other than cars being both my hobby and job, I also really enjoy photography. I currently have a Nikon D50 SLR with a few different Nikkor lenses. I like to shoot cars, as well as the outdoors and landscapes.
Thanks for stopping by, leave a comment! - Geoff "Ralph" Straubinger
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Who I'd like to meet: I like to think of my-self as a people person, and I enjoy meeting new people. Almost Everyone on my buddy list is someone I actualy know (not just internet friends) but dont let that keep you from requesting me as a friend if you want to get to know me, just ask.
Hey buddy, long time no see. You figure out how this works, I only talk to you when I need parts. hahah that's so bad.
Just kidding man, I have been slammed with school and haven't even had time to look under the 240's hood. It's sadtimes.
But good news is that I got a 2nd job, I am now working at Carisma. Kinda exciting becaue this is the lifestyle (the car lifestyle) but also pretty nervous too.
So...I haven't heard from you in awhile!! I hope all is well!! I miss you all like crazy!! Anything new? Will you be in Louisville anytime soon??? Or near Louisville? Or am I going to need to get serious about driving down there??
Lucius Washington: You're not gonna live forever. Ricky Bobby: No one lives forever, no one. But with advances in modern science and my high level income, it's not crazy to think I can live to be 245, maybe 300. Heck, I just read in the newspaper that they put a pig heart in some guy from Russia. Do you know what that means? Lucius Washington: No, I don't know what that means. I guess longer life. Ricky Bobby: No, he didn't live. It's just exciting that we're trying things like that.
yo man long time no talk, sorry ive been soooooo distant but its all good. Got my own place, living on the east side of orlando. Hit me back man, we need to chill.
Hey man The trip went well. We should have skipped Chattanooga (nothing but a tourist trap and dead industry) and that would have allowed us two days at Deal's Gap. But when we did get to Deal's Gap, boy was it nice. There were dark clouds earlier in the day so most had went home. Seiji and I had the whole mountain to ourselves with absolutely no traffic and no cops. We only go one run up and back but it was nice.
Next time I go I want to do alot of things differently though.
yo homie! long time no talk, didnt see ya this weekend... hope you two had fun at the event! wish i coulda made it :( bla... oh and i got my rear disc's on.... just dont have a e brake yet, bla!!!!
It wont really be setup for drift. I want it to be super balanced actually. I want it to be quick, yet easy to drive at the same time....and still have AC and a working radio (only two speakers will remain however)
