RUD - Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly I'll give Elon Musk credit for this one since I had never heard it before he explained one of his Falcon 9 rocket malfunctions, but it is the PERFECT racing description for many an event experienced by drivers at the track. … [Read more...] about “RUD”
A START TO 2015
2014 was a great season for me, and I'm hoping for as much fun in 2015. This season my emphasis will be with the San Francisco Region SCCA in the Crossle, with a little bit of Vintage racing in the Datsun thrown in for good measure. I've rented some shop space from a local gearhead for the short term in order to have the room to get both cars prepped. The Datsun is getting the … [Read more...] about A START TO 2015
ART WITH CARS
Another racing buddy of mine has come up with a great idea for a racing related business (geez, I gotta come up with an idea...). He is a professional artist who is making custom racing posters featuring your own race car. Sounds like the perfect Christmas gift for that racer who already has everything. Again, I'm not affiliated with this business, just passing along another … [Read more...] about ART WITH CARS
TRAILER TRACKER
Have you ever had your race car trailer stolen? Ever had it broken into? Worry about the neighborhood or storage lot it's parked in? Well, a racing buddy of mine has a possible solution for your concerns. He helped start a company marketing a GPS tracking device that has gyro motion sensors in it that can send you live-time messages about the status of your trailer. I'm not … [Read more...] about TRAILER TRACKER
SFR SCCA NOV ’14
This weekend I participated in my first San Francisco Region SCCA race with my Crossle Club Ford. I did a little SCCA racing in Arizona ten years ago, but since then it's been mostly vintage racing. This was also my first race at Thunderhill Raceway Park, boy, what a great facility! Elevation changes, blind corners, off-camber corners, it took a couple days to figure this place … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA NOV ’14
VARA BIG BORE BASH 2014
This weekend's VARA Big Bore Bash race at Willow Springs Raceway required a full wardrobe to be brought along. Friday's Test day was warm and sunny, Saturday's Qualifying was overcast and rainy, and Sunday's Races were cold and windy. Over 140 racers braved the desert weather for the season's finale, with several Class Championships still on the line. But American V8s were on … [Read more...] about VARA BIG BORE BASH 2014