A longtime crew member of mine, Art, just bought his first race car this summer, so it was my turn to crew for him. He bought a 1979 Tiga Sports 2000 from a fellow friend and competitor that was truly "race ready", a real rarity these days. The plan is to get a couple track days in prior to the next licensing school to get him familiar with the car. We spent the week prior … [Read more...] about TRACK DAY AT SONOMA
Track Days and Schools
VARA-U ’25
This year's VARA-U driving school had unusually nice weather, sunny and cool, and no rain or fog. Students within four different groups got their usual dose of classroom instruction, braking and slalom exercises, skidpad laps, and lots of track time. We had safety demonstrations from Fire & Rescue, and plenty of time for ol' fashioned bench racing. I had the opportunity to … [Read more...] about VARA-U ’25
SVRA LICENSING SCHOOL AT THUNDERHILL RCWY
I'll be one of the instructors helping out at SVRA's first West Coast race schools March 3-5, 2023. School entrants will get lots of classroom and dedicated track time, including entrance into Sunday's Feature Race. Here's the link - SVRA Race School … [Read more...] about SVRA LICENSING SCHOOL AT THUNDERHILL RCWY
BUTTONWILLOW #14CW, THE SCHOOL LINE
Buttonwillow Raceway Park, track configuration #14CW, teaching the School Line. Not perfect, but my second try at an instructional video. I was driving my truck, talking, and holding my iPhone camera, so hardly a professional effort. But hopefully it's of some use to our Rookies. … [Read more...] about BUTTONWILLOW #14CW, THE SCHOOL LINE
VARA-U ’16
Here's a link to a great story written by one of our students at this year's VARA University, Tom Stahler. His story is the reason I volunteer my time every year at our club's driving and licensing school, and will continue to as long as I can. To keep this sport alive and in good hands, we need to pass along the skills, passion, and camaraderie to the next group of vintage … [Read more...] about VARA-U ’16
HOLIDAY TESTING
Yesterday the San Francisco Region of SCCA held their annual member's Free Test Day at the club-owned racetrack, Thunderhill Raceway. It's a great way for the Club to 'share' its profits from the year with its members. A cold day for sure, it was 32F when I arrived, and it never got above 40F, but the winds were calm and the track was in good condition, so we got in some … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY TESTING