This Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 2012, the Your Private Track Day club has got two prime days at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The weather is forecast to be superb, 70 degrees and sunny. I just spoke to the owner, Phillip Holmes, and he assures me there are plenty of spots still available. Don't waste this great opportunity to get plenty of great track time at a world … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA TRACK DAY
WHY WE RACE
For some racers, the only reason to race is for the win. And while most winners are worthy and gracious, some aren't. Even in amateur racing, some racers will lie and cheat for the win because that is all that matters to them. Racing can certainly bring out the best, and the worst, in a person. Me? I'm in it for the alpha to the omega. I dig the late-night and day-long build … [Read more...] about WHY WE RACE
VARA OCTOBERFEST 2012
This weekend was the annual VARA Octoberfest race weekend held at Buttonwillow Raceway. It features an all-German car race on Sunday along with the regular full schedule of vintage racing. Even with the close to 100 degree weather, we had over 110 entrants in five groups, and were joined by the Pacific F2000 race group as a sixth run group. Saturday night's bratwurst bbq was a … [Read more...] about VARA OCTOBERFEST 2012
MMMM, DONUTS!
Getting ready for the fall season, nothing like a new pair of shoes for my baby... … [Read more...] about MMMM, DONUTS!
NEW PROJECT
A new project has worked its way into my garage, it's a 1972 Honda cb450 in need of a bit of attention. I'll bring the 'Green Hornet' back to life as a sporty, lightweight, grin-producer. Build link … [Read more...] about NEW PROJECT
2012 MONTEREY HISTORICS
For any car junkie, the Monterey Historics should be at least a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. Ignore the politics that have now changed the official name to the "Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion", as it will always just be the "Historics" at Laguna Seca. Last week I spent a day in the pits helping my buddy Tim Arnett who was invited to race his Datsun 2000 Roadster, a race … [Read more...] about 2012 MONTEREY HISTORICS