Great event as usual for CSRG. Lots of top shelf vintage race cars, lunchtime charity race car rides, vintage aircraft fly-bys, and LOTS of spectators enjoying the show. I even got in a bit of good ol' Sports 2000 racing. … [Read more...] about CSRG CHARITY CHALLENGE, OCT ’22
SFR SCCA, SONOMA Sept 22
Boy it was a hot one! We don't have to race in 100+F temps here in California very often, so this weekend really tested the cooling capabilities of car and driver alike. Turnout was still respectable, over 175 drivers signed up, and it looked like most of them showed up to race. Unfortunately Group 2, that includes my S2, was a bit thin this weekend, and after the first lap I … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA, SONOMA Sept 22
NEW NAME – THINGS THAT GO VROOM
Fifteen years ago I started keeping a racing calendar on my computer that was compiled from several different club's schedules. My job has an irregular schedule, often on short notice, so I never knew very far in advance when I'd get to go racing. The idea was if I ended up with a weekend off at the last minute, I could usually find someplace to go racing by checking my … [Read more...] about NEW NAME – THINGS THAT GO VROOM
2022 ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION
It's been several days since the event ended and I'm still downloading the whole thing in my head! There is so much to see and do during Monterey Car Week that it just wears you out. This year's event was designed to celebrate 100 years of LeMans racing cars and drivers, and the organizers did a great job with all their unique displays. I only attended a few of the various … [Read more...] about 2022 ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION
Do Racing, Aviation, and Fine Liquor belong together? Of course, after hours…
A good friend of mine is part-owner of an aviation themed liquor business, Aviation Heritage Spirits. They sell fine whiskies and scotches in aviation themed bottles, and donate part of their profits to aviation and veterans groups. Sounds good to me. One of his business partners is also an incredible artist/fabricator who makes some really cool wall mounted liquor dispenser … [Read more...] about Do Racing, Aviation, and Fine Liquor belong together? Of course, after hours…
VARA AT BUTTONWILLOW RCWY, MAY 2022
Racing the Lola at Buttonwillow Rcwy with VARA, May 21-22, 2022. It was 15yo Marissa Villata's rookie race weekend in her dad's Datsun 510 race car, lots of very proud family members there this wknd to support her. … [Read more...] about VARA AT BUTTONWILLOW RCWY, MAY 2022