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What is ThisFastLife?
Welcome to ThisFastLife, where living the life of a car enthusiast in unpredictable and varied ways is an everyday thing. Whether it’s combing through classifieds, test driving something (from the mundane to the extraordinary), interviewing others in “the life,” discussing racing, or simply pontificating about trends in the industry, ThisFastLife will be there by your side. We want to traverse this wonderfully diverse and exciting lifestyle with you, every step of the way. All showcased articles and photos are original pieces created by the owner, Melvin Sancho Hodges, for your enjoyment. LET’S RIDE!
A Day in ThisFastLife
2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Edition 1 – “Extraordinary Has Been Found”
I recently had a chance to spend some time with Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed Edition 1 and all I can say is “WOW.” Having [...]
“N mode, baby… All day, every day.” (2024 Hyundai Elantra N)
When I initially approached the Hyundai Elantra N, I really did not know what to expect. Many had made news of the brand’s eye towards [...]
2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (short take) – “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye”
Even in Hades hot 100+ degree temperatures, the Camaro ZL1 lapped an impressive five hours without missing a beat. The six speed manual mated to [...]
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My name is Melvin Sancho Hodges II, and I have been living ThisFastLife of being a car/truck/motorcycle enthusiast for as long as I can remember. I don’t know if it was the gasoline that ran through my father’s, uncles’, and my cousins’ veins and trickled down into mine, or the car culture that I was raised in (Northern California–Berkeley, to be exact) that contributed most, but whatever is responsible, it did a real number on me…