Wow, we survived! Laguna Seca Raceway saw record high temps for the SFR SCCA race Sept 1-3, it was well over 100F Friday and Saturday, cooling off into the mid 90s for Sunday. You just don't expect that at Laguna, summer races usually start off cold and foggy until mid-morning, then sunny and 70 for the afternoon races. The temps indeed tested man and machine, but I was able to … [Read more...] about LAGUNA ’17 #2
Formula/Sports Racer racing
LAGUNA ’17
I got to race the Van Diemen at Laguna Seca last weekend with Pacific F2000 and SFR SCCA. Good weather, good friends, good racing, that's what it's all about! Took a first and a second in the National (Pinto-powered) FC class with some great dicing throughout. The Spec Racer Fords were out in force for their Festival weekend, seemed like 50+ cars. It's always fun to see the … [Read more...] about LAGUNA ’17
GOIN’ PRO AT 54
This weekend I raced in the Pacific F2000 series at Buttonwillow Raceway Park near Bakersfield, CA. This entry-level pro series was running with the Cal Club SCCA Hoosier Super Tour Majors event for races 5 and 6 of their twelve race season. For the first time in this series' history they ran a separate "National" class (Pinto-powered) for early F2000/FC cars. We only had three … [Read more...] about GOIN’ PRO AT 54
HIGH DESERT CHALLENGE ’17
VARA and SVRA co-hosted a great event at Willow Spring Raceway this weekend. We had 150 vintage car entries running in 7 Groups, and the Trans-Am West pro series ran with us as well. Good fun to see the giant tractor-trailers and pit carts these pro teams use. The weather cooperated with sunny skies, temps in the 50s-60s, and the usual spring winds. I'm glad to report that … [Read more...] about HIGH DESERT CHALLENGE ’17
SCCA THUNDERHILL ’16
The Van Deimen made it's maiden voyage with me this weekend at SFR SCCA's final race of the season at Thunderhill Raceway. It sure was nice to join up with my Group 4 brethren once again after a year's absence from them. Following a week long flog to get the car ready, my buddy Art and I took it up for a test day and to get a new logbook issued. Lots of little issues every … [Read more...] about SCCA THUNDERHILL ’16
NEW SEAT FOR THE VAN DIEMEN
This week I made a new seat for the VD with a two-part SFI foam kit that I bought from the Speed Seat Factory. Gayle and Jody run Speed Seats out of their shop near Milwaukee, they specialize in building custom seats for their customers, but they also sell DIY kits. They will spend plenty of time with you via phone and email coaching you through the process, as you'll have … [Read more...] about NEW SEAT FOR THE VAN DIEMEN