The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Pompatus of Speed

Here is a pretty definitive and comically-executed tug-of-war between a Ford truck and Chevy truck. (The Ford is on the left). [Youtube]

The California DMV has released their list of banned vanity license plates. It is a pretty interesting article. If you’ve ever wondered if that risque vanity plate you have been considering would be allowed, this will give you a good idea. [NBC Bay Area]

Jalopnik has the “Ten signs it’s time to let your car die.” My favorite is “when Google no longer helps.” [Jalopnik]

Your most recent ESPN NASCAR power rankings keep Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson at 1 and 2. Also featured is Kurt Busch taking a tumble and Junior gaining a few spots. [ESPN]

A GM engineer managed to squeeze 3,108 mpg out of a Chevy Volt. That equates to driving 1,554 miles on half a gallon of gas. You have to admit that the new technology we are seeing come from the auto industry can do some pretty awesome things. [Jalopnik]