It's great that we're finally getting some more vintage S2s coming out to play. Amongst this weekend's Wings & Slicks Group we had a '80's Indy car (alcohol burner), FCs, FSVs, two modern Normas, quite a few WSRs, and a half dozen Sports 2000s. And of course there was the annual brats, beers, and karaoke for the Octoberfest festivities. … [Read more...] about VARA – Buttonwillow, Sept ’23
CSRG Sonoma, Sept ’23
Our Group 7 this weekend at Sonoma Raceway with CSRG consisted of a ten Formula Atlantics and a few Sports 2000s. A smaller group than normal as there was another big vintage event going on nearby. But those not joining us missed a great Saturday night party at the track's new Turn 11 Clubhouse. And since it only takes two to have a race, I got to have some good fun racing with … [Read more...] about CSRG Sonoma, Sept ’23
SFR SCCA Laguna Seca, JULY 2023, take 1 & 2
Well, we tried to race on the freshly paved Laguna Seca Raceway during the first weekend of July, and hundreds of us showed up to give the new asphalt a go. But... I only got 4 laps in on the Friday Test day before we had a Red Flag incident with a burning car that melted a spot at the top of the Corkscrew. Track analysis showed that not only would repairs need to be done … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA Laguna Seca, JULY 2023, take 1 & 2
CSRG WHEELS & WINGS 2023
This Father's Day CSRG had their inaugural Wheels & Wings gathering at Gnoss Airfield in Novato, CA. We had a good turnout of Club members who brought their vintage street cars and airplanes out to share the flight line at the airport. Coffee and donuts were the fare of the morning while members, family, and canine companions enjoyed the sunshine. We had several flyby … [Read more...] about CSRG WHEELS & WINGS 2023
SFR SCCA Thunderhill, JUNE 2023
Finally an unblemished race weekend with the new race car! The Carbir ran perfect all weekend even with the big heat we had, 85F for Saturday's race and 95F for Sunday's. I think we finally got all the bugs out. We had a combined Group 1 & 2, about 25 cars from the Wings and Slicks classes. I had some good racing with my friend Tao Takaoka in his orange FS, as we swapped … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA Thunderhill, JUNE 2023
SVRA COMES TO TOWN
SVRA made their annual Spring swing to Northern/Central California with back-to-back race weekends at Sonoma and Laguna Seca Raceways this month. They brought their familiar cavalcade of events including SVRA historic car racing, Trans-Am pro racing, Optima Battery Street Car Challenge, and the Hagerty car show. I was working both events, wearing multiple hats of Tech … [Read more...] about SVRA COMES TO TOWN