Welcome

Welcome to the new "Pipe Smoke" blog. Some of you know me as John K., others as kokoracer, and still some as John the Pipe.

I have used the title "Pipe Smoke" for many years. In the early part of this decade, PS began as a column on an independent site. It was dedicated to the New England Motorsports scene and carried a message that you can beat the disease of alcoholism. Most recently it has been the title of my national column which was dedicated to NASCAR racing. Now it is time for a change.

This blog will now be a part of the Sound Off Ct community. It is my little contribution to Jim
Vicevich and the crew. I want to start this by thanking each and every member of the community. A few weeks ago, you opened your door and your hearts. I cannot express what I feel for you all. You helped Janet and I through a very difficult time.

I also want to thank Jim. Without the show, this would not be possible. You have many friends and I am happy to be amoung them.

Okay so where do we go from here?

I am 55 yrs old, a resident of Springfield Ma. and my interests include politics, auto racing, the automotive industry and beating alcoholism. My home includes two poodles, an african grey parrot and a number of smaller birds.

While the primary focus of this spot will be on transportation, all of the above is fair game.
I may blog on a show topic, the current state of NASCAR, or anything else that I might find of interest.

If you have not gathered from any of my past writings, I am a conservative who leans Republican. I am also an enviro realist. I believe that we have to have a clean planet, that we need a sound energy policy and that global warming is a bunch of BS.

As a person who lives in Mass and works in both Mass and Ct., I believe that we are over taxed and under served. There are too many over paid people in government today who provide no value to the taxpayer.

I make my living as an employee of two small businesses. I feel that in order for small buisness to grow they need less regulation and an environment where growth is encouraged.

To all of you, my friends new and old, I bid you welcome. Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!