It’s Thursday. Ever wondered how “Smoke on the Water” would sound if The Doors wrote it?

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Musician Denis Pauna has blended the iconic sounds of Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” with the unmistakable style of The Doors. Known for his uncanny ability to channel the late Jim Morrison’s vocals, Pauna previously went viral for his Doors-inspired take on Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.”

Now he’s at it again, this time giving the instantly recognizable “Smoke on the Water” riff a pitch-perfect Doors-styled spin.

Pauna performs all the instruments himself. Check out his YouTube channel for other excellent fantasy renditions of classic rock songs.

It’s Wednesday. With the weather being so nice lately, we decided to take a spin out to a friend’s place last Saturday where I kept the Corvette for the winter. I had a battery tender on it all winter, so it fired right up after sitting for the past six months. I have a slow leak on the passenger side rear tire, so it needed some air before we were able to drive it out. I’m thinking about getting some C6 wheels and new rubber this summer, but it’ll depend if I can get a good deal on them.

So it’s back home where it belongs. It’s a tad dirty, so I think I may get it detailed before we start taking it out. Here’s to a long warm summer everybody!

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It’s Tuesday. The official pace car for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe—the fastest Corvette ever produced by Chevrolet!

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2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray named pace car for 108th Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS — Ahead of IndyCar’s addition of hybrid power this summer, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s selection for its 2024 Indianapolis 500 pace car delivers a dose of electricity to what has become a staple of 500 pace car lore.

Once again, a Chevrolet Corvette will pace starts and restarts for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on May 26, this time the 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe — the quickest production Corvette in history. The selection marks the 35th time a Chevy has served as a 500 pace car since 1948 and the 21st time that for a Corvette since 1978.

The Corvette E-Ray, featuring Arctic white exterior paint and a two-tone jet black with natural accents on the interior, is the only sports car that pairs two separate propulsion systems, bringing together “naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. The 6.2-liter V-8 comes with an electric motor that delivers an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels to combine for 655 total horsepower.

The Corvette’s electric all-wheel drive helps deliver speedy acceleration — from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds. Its ‘Stealth Mode’ allows the sports car to run wholly on electric power for up to four miles at speeds up to 45 mph.

“As we anticipate another record-breaking Indianapolis 500, it’s only fitting that the quickest production Corvette will pace the field,” IMS president Doug Boles said in a release. “The performance enhancements tested on the track make their way to the street, and the Corvette E-Ray is a prime example of that Chevrolet innovation.”