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Remembering the Drive-In

Remembering the Drive-In There's a stretch of land off the highway not far from where I grew up. It's more of an overgrown field now really, but a few decades ago, it was the place to hang with friends and watch a movie. The Sundown Drive-In was a hot spot where cars would pull in loaded with families and brown grocery bags full of popcorn. The audio of the double feature would play out of not quite HD-quality metal speakers hooked to the side of the car. Good times. June 6 marked the 79th anniversary of the first drive-in and… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on June 7, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Top 33 Summer Road Trip Songs

Top 33 Summer Road Trip Songs Like many folks, we have plans to hit the highway this summer for a few road trips. Which means in addition to packing enough snacks, water and soda to keep us replenished, we’re going to need a good mix of songs to accompany the journey. And though the technology for making a road trip mix has changed -- what used to be created using LPs recorded onto cassettes, now is made in mere minutes with an iTunes Playlist -- the fun of pulling from a wealth of material to create the perfect mix remains.… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on May 30, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Convertibles and Cobras

Convertibles and Cobras It’s mid-May, and with April showers making way for blooming flowers, convertible drivers are ushering in the warm weather by dropping the tops on their rides. My morning and evening commutes have confirmed we’re in high season for convertibles as a number of fellow motorists cruise by, enjoying the natural air to and from the office space. This got me thinking about my favorite convertible of all time – the Shelby Cobra. Created with the help of auto legend Carroll Shelby in the 1960s, I’ve always considered this slick two-seater one of the best looking vehicles to… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on May 18, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Santander at the Masters

Santander at the Masters With the start of the Masters Tournament yesterday, the competition for the 2012 golf season has been taken to the next level. Throughout the weekend, the biggest names in the profession will swing into action competing for the coveted green jacket. At present, the top five FedEx Cup Points Leaders – Hunter Mahan, Johnson Wagner, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, and Kyle Stanley – are all in the mix. As is Tiger Woods, fresh off a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and hoping to capture his fifth Masters title. By all accounts, this year promises to… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on April 6, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Get Into the Golf Majors with the Santander Consumer USA for Dealers 2012 Golf Tournament

Drive Time – Get Into the Golf Majors with the Santander Consumer USA for Dealers 2012 Golf Tournament On April 5, the first round of one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world begins. Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia will be the site once again for The Masters Tournament. The first major of the year, 2012 marks the 76th edition of golf’s Masters event. Throughout the weekend, the biggest names in the profession will swing into action competing for the coveted green jacket. At present, the top five FedEx Cup Points Leaders – Johnson Wagner, Rory McIlroy,… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on March 28, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Santander's Winning Formula One Team

Santander’s Winning Formula One Racing Team With the 2012 NASCAR and Formula One seasons now in high gear, the motorsports world is revving up for another exciting year of supercharged action. Banco Santander sponsors or cosponsors several F1 drivers, and so far, the company is two for two. On March 18, the first F1 race of the 2012 season was held in Melbourne, Australia. Jenson Button and his Santander-cosponsored racing team won the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Button sped past a field of 23 other drivers to take the checkered flag. This is the third time in the past… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on March 28, 2012

Category: Entertainment

The 2012 DFW Auto Show in Dallas Is Open for Business

The 2012 DFW Auto Show in Dallas Is Open for Business Wednesday signaled the official start of the DFW Auto Show . For five days (March 21-25), the Dallas Convention Center will be buzzing with approximately 330,000 visitors checking out the latest and greatest in the automobile world. This year marks the 31st anniversary for the public show, which started at Dallas’ Market Hall back in 1982. According to Don Herring Jr., chairman of the 2012 DFW Auto Show, the show is “one of the most popular annual events in the Metroplex.” “It’s obviously the best place to be if… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on March 22, 2012

Category: Entertainment

DFW Auto Show Coming Soon

DFW Auto Show Coming Soon With spring officially starting on Tuesday, in north Texas that means ever-changing weather and bluebonnets blooming along the highways. Springtime also signals the start of the DFW Auto Show rolling into town March 21-25. Held at the Dallas Convention Center, the five-day auto extravaganza will attract automakers and auto lovers from around the world to see the latest and greatest models. Our team from Santander Consumer USA Inc., is heading down on Wednesday to get in on the event firsthand. So be sure and plug in to our social media outlets to keep up with… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on March 19, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Time Is Running Out … Final Shot for Brackets.

Time Is Running Out ... Final Shot for Brackets. Have you submitted your bracket for the Santander Dealer Basketball Pool? Don't delay, because the clock is winding down to get your picks in. After tomorrow (Thursday, March 15) at 12:15 p.m. ET, we can no longer accept submissions. You don't want to be left sitting the bench when this pool gets going and Colorado State and Murray State tip off to start the tournament's Second Round. We have put together a handy calendar of important tournament dates. Click here to download the PDF so you can print it out or… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on March 14, 2012

Category: Entertainment

Road Trip America — It’s About the Experience

Road Trip America -- It's About the Experience A friend and I were talking the other day about our plans for spring break. When he mentioned that he was driving with his son across several states to watch Major League spring training, my ears perked up. Not only does that sound like a great way to spend a week's vacation, but I love fun road trips. For me, historically speaking, spring break is synonymous with scenic road trips. And Florida. For whatever reason, the best road trips of my youth always involved the Sunshine State as the vacation destination. Two… Read More

Written by: James Mayfield on March 12, 2012

Category: Entertainment