Last weekend VARA held it's annual 2-hour Twighlight Enduro at Willow Springs Int'l Raceway during their High Desert Challenge race weekend. I was invited to co-drive the second hour of the enduro by Steve Villata, the current owner of the Race Wagon, and was more than happy to partake. Most vintage races are in the 25-35 minute sprint length, so this is one of the only West … [Read more...] about VINTAGE ENDURO
VARA-U ’16
Here's a link to a great story written by one of our students at this year's VARA University, Tom Stahler. His story is the reason I volunteer my time every year at our club's driving and licensing school, and will continue to as long as I can. To keep this sport alive and in good hands, we need to pass along the skills, passion, and camaraderie to the next group of vintage … [Read more...] about VARA-U ’16
VARA/SVRA SPRING ENDURO COMING UP…
This March 19-20, 2016, VARA is hosting its annual High Desert Challenge race weekend at Willow Springs Int'l Raceway. SVRA is joining VARA for this event, and we're looking forward to the club camaraderie at the Saturday night social. The highlight (at least for me) of this event is the Twilight Enduro, a two-hour race that starts exactly two hours before sunset on Saturday, … [Read more...] about VARA/SVRA SPRING ENDURO COMING UP…
2016 FORMULA FORD RACING and TIRE RULES
Well, it looks like 2016 is going to be a great year for West Coast Formula Ford racing. And it seems like some clubs are actually trying to work together to fill the grids. Formula Ford The Series is joining VARA for most of their schedule, SVRA is joining VARA for most of their West Coast schedule, while Cal Club SCCA (SoCal) and SFR SCCA (NorCal) both have full schedules. … [Read more...] about 2016 FORMULA FORD RACING and TIRE RULES
HOLIDAY TESTING
Yesterday the San Francisco Region of SCCA held their annual member's Free Test Day at the club-owned racetrack, Thunderhill Raceway. It's a great way for the Club to 'share' its profits from the year with its members. A cold day for sure, it was 32F when I arrived, and it never got above 40F, but the winds were calm and the track was in good condition, so we got in some … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY TESTING
LUCKY DOG ENDURANCE RACING SERIES
The Lucky Dog Racing League is a new west coast endurance racing series. Their 2016 season kick-off is Jan 2-3 at Lguna Seca Raceway. Sounds like a great addition to the left coast racing scene. Lucky Dog race schedule … [Read more...] about LUCKY DOG ENDURANCE RACING SERIES