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
Datsun Racing
MMMM, DONUTS!
Getting ready for the fall season, nothing like a new pair of shoes for my baby... … [Read more...] about MMMM, DONUTS!
HSR WEST HISTORIC SPORTS CAR FESTIVAL 2012
This weekend I attended HSR West's summer event at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. I usually don't make this event as it's a long drive and it's normally 100+F degrees. But this year the weather was great (85), and I had the opportunity to visit some racing buddies from AZ who also came out for the race. It was a great show, featuring an All-Datsun race on Sunday, and … [Read more...] about HSR WEST HISTORIC SPORTS CAR FESTIVAL 2012
ENGINE MONITORING GAUGES
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
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
VARA HIGH DESERT CHALLENGE 2012
This weekend we went to Willow Springs Int'l Raceway to race with VARA at their annual High Desert Challenge. My buddy Tim Arnett came along to play, and so did the Zephyrs! The winds blew 20 mph, gusting 30+ on Saturday, and 30, gusting 40+ all day Sunday. It made for some pretty interesting racing, as holding a tight line in a gusty crosswind is quite the challenge. On Sunday … [Read more...] about VARA HIGH DESERT CHALLENGE 2012