If you are like us, you’re probably going through some pretty serious withdrawal symptoms when it comes to driving (and cars in general). Just because you’re stuck at home, doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun with cars. We’ve put together a list of 9 activities that you can do to pass the time…..you know, while your “working from home.”
Stay Home. Stay Healthy. Enjoy Cars.
Photo credit: Petrolicious (Ferrari 512 BBi Is A Piece of Art)
Draw Cool Cars! Great For Kids & Adults
The Curb Coloring book is 77 pages of awesomness! Draw your favorite livery on everything from a Lancia Stratos to a Range Rover! Fun for kids, and therapeutic for adults. Download it for free at www.TheCurbShop.com.
Catch up on Rain City Supercars Podcast Episodes
With over 100 guests, there’s something for everyone! Listen to Nick and Dan banter while you’re wrenching on your car. A few of our favorite episodes include Peter Gleeson, Matt Moreman (Obsessed Garage) and Richard and Nick Griot (Griot’s Garage). Visit www.raincitysupercars.com
Binge Watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive
This. Is. Awesome! Seriously, even if you aren’t a big fan of Formula 1, you will love this show. Season two just came out, so you’ve got plenty of content to binge watch! Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix
Build Some Rad LEGO
Here’s your chance to sit down for countless hours and knock out some epic LEGO kits. When are you going to have another opportunity like this? Carpe diem! A few of our favorites include the Porsche RSR ($142 at Target), the Land Rover Defender ($199 at Amazon) and the Bugatti Chiron ($349 at Amazon).
Detail Your Car……The Right Way
When was the last time that you polished your car? OK, probably last week. But what about your spouse’s car? Head on over to Griot’s Garage for a full library of how-to videos that show you the proper technique. Watch How-To Videos
Relive Your Childhood
Build an RC Car. Build a jump. Crash your RC Car. What could be better? Great activity for the whole family. Warning…you will go down a rabbit hole of upgrades. Pick up The Grasshopper (shown) for around $100 (view on Amazon). Expect to pay $200-$300 for a complete kit.
Watch Old-School Car Movies
They’re still just as good as you remember! Most of them anyways. Here are a few of our favorites: Ronin, Canonball Run 1 and 2, Smokey and The Bandit, American Graffiti, Days of Thunder and Gone in 60 Seconds.
Join the Avants Online Gaming Community
We’ve set up a league for Assetto Corsa drivers as well as an Avants group on Xbox live for Forza folks. All skill levels welcome. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Avants.Seattle/permalink/1087126494987699/ (Avants Private Facebook group)
Take a Virtual Museum Tour
Car and Driver assembled 7 different virtual museum tours available on YouTube including the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum, McLaren Technology Centre and more. Great way to kill some time and learn some history. Check out the article on CarAndDriver.com