I've always gotten by with just the four basics: oil pressure, oil temp, water temp, and voltmeter. It kept the cockpit clean and the wiring simple. However, as I continue to dial in the wagon, there are two more monitors I've decided to add: an oil low-pressure light and an AFM gauge. I've spoken with several racers who have saved their motors from a complete melt-down with … [Read more...] about ENGINE MONITORING GAUGES
MEMORIAL DAY IS MORE THAN JUST THE INDY 500
On Monday, we will celebrate Memorial Day in our country. I ask that we all take a moment to pause and reflect on the meaning of this important holiday. As we remember the fallen, we are once again humbled by their ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. In an attempt to restore the meaning of the Memorial Day holiday, Congress passed a resolution in December 2000, which asks that, … [Read more...] about MEMORIAL DAY IS MORE THAN JUST THE INDY 500
OUT FOR A RIDE
I found another use for my GoPro other than presenting evidence to the Chief Steward ;-) … [Read more...] about OUT FOR A RIDE
VARA BRITISH EXTRAVAGANZA 2012
Wow, what a weekend! Great turn out (150+ entrants), great weather (80F, clear, calm), great cars (Can-Am Lolas and McClarens, 1911 and 1916 Indy cars), great pit parties (bbq, karaoke, big-screen pay-per-view boxing matches), oh, and great racing too. I love this weekend every year as VARA has its Historic run group, and this year the group had quite a few entrants. The … [Read more...] about VARA BRITISH EXTRAVAGANZA 2012
HELP OUT A FELLOW DATSUN GUY
Victor Laury is a fellow Datsun enthusiast who could use our help. He's running a raffle to sell his Roadster. I'm in, and I'll let his website speak for itself. Click here for more info - http://vicsroadster.bbnow.org/index.php ________________________________________________ … [Read more...] about HELP OUT A FELLOW DATSUN GUY
DREAM MACHINES 2012
This weekend was the annual "Dream Machines" show at the Half Moon Bay airport. It's kind of a 'planes, trains, and automobiles' type of gathering, with everything from WWII fighters and bombers, hot rods and muscle cars, steam powered machinery, bicycles, live music, unicycle racing (no, the ones with motors), monster truck rides, a Hell's Angels t-shirt booth (really), … [Read more...] about DREAM MACHINES 2012