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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:18 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Ralf Becker</title><subtitle>Selected Pieces Of Motorkultur</subtitle><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-02-10T10:33:37Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Daniel Michaelis: Ben Hess #55</title><category term="Ben Hess"/><category term="Daniel Michaelis"/><category term="Format67.net"/><category term="Motocross"/><category term="Motorcycle"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/10/daniel-michaelis-ben-hess-55.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/10/daniel-michaelis-ben-hess-55.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-02-10T10:20:06Z</published><updated>2012-02-10T10:20:06Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15869228?portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p>Ok, as this one is not new &mdash; but if you have kids, you will see the beauty in this video.</p>
<p>Via <a href="http://www.danielmichaelis.de/?p=587" target="_blank">Daniel Michaelis</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Sandro for the Nikon D800: Joy Ride</title><category term="Chromjuwelen"/><category term="Motorcycle"/><category term="Nikon"/><category term="Nikon D800"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/8/sandro-for-the-nikon-d800-joy-ride.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/8/sandro-for-the-nikon-d800-joy-ride.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-02-08T13:10:28Z</published><updated>2012-02-08T13:10:28Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://ralfbecker.com/storage/post-images/2012-02-february/Joyride.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1328706691299" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p>Amazing. Enjoy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sandrofilm.com/" target="_blank">Sandro</a> via <a href="http://clingonforlife.blogspot.com/2012/02/joy-ride.html" target="_blank">Cling for dear Life!!!</a>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>eGarage: The Icon Derelicts</title><category term="Chevrolet"/><category term="Chevy"/><category term="Derelict"/><category term="Jonathon Ward"/><category term="Video"/><category term="eGarage"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/4/egarage-the-icon-derelicts.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/4/egarage-the-icon-derelicts.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-02-04T10:09:55Z</published><updated>2012-02-04T10:09:55Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35461693?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="http://icon4x4.com/" target="_blank">Jonathon Ward (Icon 4x4)</a> talks about his Icon Derelicts. Want 'em. Both.</p>
<p>Via <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/03/jonathon-ward-talks-about-his-icon-derelicts-in-latest-egarage-v/" target="_blank">autoblog.com</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Reetz Epic Adventure</title><category term="HHot Rod"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/3/the-reetz-epic-adventure.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/3/the-reetz-epic-adventure.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-02-03T08:11:07Z</published><updated>2012-02-03T08:11:07Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34368210?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p><span>"This is the documentary of the realization of Dad's dream to cruise the West Coast in one of his custom hot rods: a 1930 Model A Coupe with a Miller OHV system and carburetor. He's fixed up cars since he was a little boy, and always loved the coastline of CA."</span></p>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/poodus" target="_blank">Shane Reetz</a> via <a href="http://kidvolcano.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/the-reetz-epic-adventure/" target="_blank">Kid Volcano</a> &amp; <a href="http://thompiston.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Thom Piston</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Ryan Hope, Stamp London: Skin</title><category term="Art"/><category term="Daman Hurst"/><category term="Design &amp; Art"/><category term="Ink Butter"/><category term="Jeff Koons"/><category term="Pettibon"/><category term="Tattoo"/><category term="Tattoo"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/2/ryan-hope-stamp-london-skin.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/2/2/ryan-hope-stamp-london-skin.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-02-02T20:36:10Z</published><updated>2012-02-02T20:36:10Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33031556?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="268" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p class="p1">"No one else will ever give birth through a piece of Damian Hirts Art."</p>
<p class="p1">Directed by <a href="http://www.ryan-hope.com/" target="_blank">Ryan Hope</a>, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art, and a film that tests the boundaries of art and the human body.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">Featuring contributions from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Hirst" target="_blank">Damien Hirst</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Koons" target="_blank">Jeff Koons</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Pettibon" target="_blank">Raymond Pettibon</a>, the film is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.&nbsp;<br /><br />Skin was made by <a href="http://www.stamplondon.com/" target="_blank">Stamp London</a> in association with <a href="http://www.garagemag.com/" target="_blank">Garage Magazine</a> to mark the launch issue, and was made possible by the generosity of Christie's, the world's leading art business, and W Hotels.</p>
<p class="p1">Via <a href="http://inkbutter.com/skin-full" target="_blank">Ink Butter</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Josh Clason: Flower Of Scotland</title><category term="Alexandra Lier"/><category term="Bonneville"/><category term="Bonneville Salt Flats"/><category term="Chromjuwelen"/><category term="Josh Clason"/><category term="Speed Scotland"/><category term="Speed Week"/><category term="Speedseekers"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/josh-clason-flower-of-scotland.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/josh-clason-flower-of-scotland.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-27T17:48:33Z</published><updated>2012-01-27T17:48:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32219951?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p>"Documentary of <a href="http://speedscotland.org/index.php/about" target="_blank">Speed Scotland</a> and their attempt to break the 300+mph club out at Speed Week 2011. In order to attempt this, Speed Scotland has to prepare months in advance to have the car ready to be shipped out to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Speed Week is the only time of the year that they can race the car and provides a steep challenge."</p>
<p><a href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/tag/josh-clason">Josh Clason</a> has done it again. We met each other during SEMA, and it was too bad I we both had such a tough schedule ...</p>
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<p><strong>Update.</strong></p>
<p>A day after I wrote this post I met <a href="http://www.speedseekers.de/" target="_blank">Alex(andra) Lier</a>. Some may know Alex for her amazing book "<a href="http://www.speedseekers.de/" target="_blank">Speedseekers</a>" (if you don't &mdash; <a href="http://www.speedseekers.de/book/" target="_blank">order it now!</a>), others for her deep passion for all kinds of racing, especially salt lake racing. When Alex saw my post, she told me she was taking pictures of the streamliner while Josh was shooting the video.</p>
<p>It's a small world ...</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.speedseekers.de/" target="_blank"><img src="http://ralfbecker.com/storage/post-images/2012-02-february/DSC_8781.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1328607978778" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
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<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r3MSYfNHsts" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Donwan Harrell, PRPS: Muscle Car Jeans</title><category term="Donwan Harrell"/><category term="Fashion"/><category term="Jeans"/><category term="Mopar"/><category term="PRPS"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/donwan-harrell-prps-muscle-car-jeans.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/donwan-harrell-prps-muscle-car-jeans.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-27T10:05:52Z</published><updated>2012-01-27T10:05:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27831650?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<div><a href="http://www.prpsgoods.com/" target="_blank">Donwan Harrell (PRPS)</a> explains how to wear a Dodge Daytona.</div>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Chip Foose And His Rabbit</title><category term="Chip Foose"/><category term="Golf"/><category term="Video"/><category term="Volkswagen"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/chip-foose-and-his-rabbit.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/chip-foose-and-his-rabbit.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-27T08:35:04Z</published><updated>2012-01-27T08:35:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/e9bKTajVwCw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Ok. Now &mdash; as <a href="http://www.chipfoose.com/" target="_blank">Chip Foose</a> romanticizes his Golf MKII GTi &mdash; I don't feel so bad anymore our beaten-up family jalopy is a black <a href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/tag/volkswagen">Volkswagen</a> Golf MK IV 4dr.</p>
<p>Somebody against it? Think twice &mdash; otherwise I'll call Chip for help!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>AWOL.TV &amp; Volkswagen</title><category term="Awol.tv"/><category term="Video"/><category term="Volkswagen"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/awoltv-volkswagen.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/27/awoltv-volkswagen.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-27T08:17:37Z</published><updated>2012-01-27T08:17:37Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8s0-lc3BXmk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Good to see <a href="vw.com" target="_blank">Volkswagen</a> picked <a href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/tag/awoltv">AWOL.TV</a> to represent their German Engineering.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Via <a href="http://vwhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/behind-scenes-awoltv-filmmakers-share.html" target="_blank">vwhome.de</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Bloodmasters Bloodbath Part 1: Drift 'N' Roll</title><category term="Drift"/><category term="Hooniverse"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/24/bloodmasters-bloodbath-part-1-drift-n-roll.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/24/bloodmasters-bloodbath-part-1-drift-n-roll.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-24T10:45:44Z</published><updated>2012-01-24T10:45:44Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bJSakvx3J2E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>I you are &ndash; as I am &ndash; slightly bored by this flood of glossy slo-mo drift videos with dub- or techstep soundtracks and all those shiny new <a href="http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/" target="_blank">FCP X effects</a> &ndash; eat this.</p>
<p>Via our <a href="http://hooniverse.com/2012/01/19/video-drifting-brought-to-you-by-satan/" target="_blank">soulmate Jeff Glucker from Hooniverse</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Nissan GTR, Dubai</title><category term="Crank &amp; Piston"/><category term="Dubai"/><category term="Nissan"/><category term="Nissan GTr"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/24/nissan-gtr-dubai.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/24/nissan-gtr-dubai.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-24T10:39:15Z</published><updated>2012-01-24T10:39:15Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eTTSJVNyhIo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/philmcgovern" target="_blank">Phil</a>, please STOP sending me your <a href="http://www.crankandpiston.com/201218040/nissan-gt-r-prowling-through-the-darkness/" target="_blank">Crank &amp; Piston</a> videos. They make me go green with envy ...</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Development Of Porsche Identity</title><category term="911"/><category term="Porsche"/><category term="Porsche 911"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/20/development-of-porsche-identity.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/20/development-of-porsche-identity.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-20T20:38:52Z</published><updated>2012-01-20T20:38:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WEcDxL2l9VM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>"Our identity is the 911."&nbsp;</p>
<p>Via <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/115235095321090898391/posts/CbM918NLneD" target="_blank">Tobias Faust</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Wrenchmonkees by Levi's: Locals Only Copenhagen</title><category term="Fashion"/><category term="Levi's"/><category term="Motorcycle"/><category term="Video"/><category term="Wrenchmonkees"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/17/wrenchmonkees-by-levis-locals-only-copenhagen.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/17/wrenchmonkees-by-levis-locals-only-copenhagen.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-17T14:13:55Z</published><updated>2012-01-17T14:13:55Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34555617?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="272" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<p>"Asked about the essence of motorcycling, Copenhagen local Per Nielsen will keep his answer fittingly short and clean; in fact, he will say no more than a single word at first: &ldquo;Presence.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br /><br />His crew <a href="http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/" target="_blank">The Wrenchmonkees</a> has long established itself as a commanding force and seminal presence in the world of stainless steel and powerful engines. Internationally known for their matchless custom motorcycle creations, Per explains his search for the ultimate road beast and presents his very own thoughts and feelings about &ldquo;Motorcycle Maintenance&rdquo;.&nbsp;<br /><br />Linking their shared love for skateboarding, DIY culture, rock &amp; roll, the sound of engines going, and clean shapes, the Copenhagen-based crew never cared so much about extreme performance, loud colors or the latest designs; instead, they are interested in &ldquo;the basic expression of life on a motorbike&rdquo;.&nbsp;<br /><br />In short: these guys focus on unique machines, a clean, raw and no-frills aesthetic, and ultimately a timeless experience on two wheels."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/" target="_blank">Wrenchmonkees</a> by <a href="http://vimeo.com/leviseurope" target="_blank">Levi's</a> via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/helge.thomsen1/posts/252422554826315" target="_blank">Helge Thomsen &amp; Maximilaian Funk</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Nick Khoo: Road Rage</title><category term="Nick Khoo"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/16/nick-khoo-road-rage.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/16/nick-khoo-road-rage.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-16T10:54:48Z</published><updated>2012-01-16T10:54:48Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34460118?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<div>Awesome find, <a title="http://www.ridelust.com/road-rage-yeah-its-awesome/" href="http://www.ridelust.com/road-rage-yeah-its-awesome/" target="_blank">Mike</a>!</div>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Press Pause Play</title><category term="Music"/><category term="Photography"/><category term="Video"/><category term="Video"/><id>http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/14/press-pause-play.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ralfbecker.com/blog/2012/1/14/press-pause-play.html"/><author><name>Ralf Becker</name></author><published>2012-01-14T20:55:55Z</published><updated>2012-01-14T20:55:55Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34608191?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p>
<div>"[...] The industry is dead [...] anybody can do anything [...]"</div>
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<div>Wow. This is brilliant. Via <a href="http://www.presspauseplay.com/" target="_blank">House of Radon</a>.</div>]]></content></entry></feed>
