Unfortunately, this is a real thing. I'm just starting my own research into the issue, but I just hope to help make fellow racers aware of this in case they hadn't heard about it. How do we avoid buying counterfeit safety gear? First off, buy from known, trustworthy dealers that have the sport's best interests in mind. You know, the ones that charge a few extra bucks that you … [Read more...] about COUNTERFEIT RACING HARNESSES
LAGUNA ’17
I got to race the Van Diemen at Laguna Seca last weekend with Pacific F2000 and SFR SCCA. Good weather, good friends, good racing, that's what it's all about! Took a first and a second in the National (Pinto-powered) FC class with some great dicing throughout. The Spec Racer Fords were out in force for their Festival weekend, seemed like 50+ cars. It's always fun to see the … [Read more...] about LAGUNA ’17
RIP #69 NICKY HAYDEN
We lost a great champion today. Always a class act, and he represented the USA in international motorsports in a way rarely seen these days. … [Read more...] about RIP #69 NICKY HAYDEN
TAKEN OUT BY A $1 PART
Raced with VARA at Buttonwillow Raceway in my Datsun this weekend, even got to have my brother along as crew. We had a great weekend, cool weather for May, good parties in the pits, the 710 running well. I started at the back of the pack for Sunday's Flag race to have some fun with my mid-pack comrades as we didn't have what it took to battle up front this weekend. Teams Rose … [Read more...] about TAKEN OUT BY A $1 PART
GOIN’ PRO AT 54
This weekend I raced in the Pacific F2000 series at Buttonwillow Raceway Park near Bakersfield, CA. This entry-level pro series was running with the Cal Club SCCA Hoosier Super Tour Majors event for races 5 and 6 of their twelve race season. For the first time in this series' history they ran a separate "National" class (Pinto-powered) for early F2000/FC cars. We only had three … [Read more...] about GOIN’ PRO AT 54
Earl’s AN Plumbing
One of the series I race in, TABS 2.5 West, has a great sponsor in ANPlumbing.com. Not only do they race with us, they supply the parts I need in a fairly priced and quickly shipped manner. Lots of good race car plumbing advice is just a call or an email away. I got a deal on a new set of AN wrenches from them, nice product at a great price. … [Read more...] about Earl’s AN Plumbing