How To's & FAQs
VINTAGE RACING TIRES
Most Vintage racing organizations require D.O.T. (Dept. of Transportation) approved racing tires to be used. DOT approved tires are treaded instead of being slicks, and are therefore street legal. The reasons for the rule are twofold: 1) these tires keep to the theme of vintage production car racing by imitating what was used "back in the day", and 2) treaded tires provide less … [Read more...] about VINTAGE RACING TIRES
AMB TRANSPONDER REPAIR
Every racer needs a transponder to compete on the track these days, and AMB seems to be the transponder of choice by most organizations. Problem is, they aren't cheap! The $450 expense is equal to entry fees plus race gas for most weekends. So what are you gonna do when your rechargeable unit stops charging, or some race damage cracks your case? No reason to plunk down another … [Read more...] about AMB TRANSPONDER REPAIR
TRAILERING YOUR RACE CAR -Part Two
After fifteen years of trailering my race cars and bikes with open trailers, it was finally within my budget to get an enclosed trailer. The additional security and weather protection will be greatly enjoyed, and the Sunday night unloadings can now be delayed a day or two as neccesary. However, you must truly be ready for the extra expenses that will be incurred compared to … [Read more...] about TRAILERING YOUR RACE CAR -Part Two
OFF-SEASON IDEAS
For most of us racers, the months of December and January are our off-season (except for you Arizona guys). Unfortunately for some, the off-season goes from October to April. So what do we do while the tracks are covered in rain and snow, drink beer and watch football? Not a bad idea, but it won't help out with next season's efforts. I'll list of few of my off-season … [Read more...] about OFF-SEASON IDEAS
POST RACE SERVICING
After a long race weekend, the Wagon deserved a little servicing. I put almost four hours of race pace on it, that must be equivalent to at least a few thousand freeway miles, so My Lil' Red Wagon got the Platinum Service. Motor/trans/diff oils changed, catch cans emptied, steering/brakes/wheels/tires inspected, bolts checked all around (yep, I found a couple loose ones), … [Read more...] about POST RACE SERVICING