Last week I went to Laguna Seca for a track day with one of our great local groups, Your Private Track Days. We had good weather and lots of expensive toys came out for a day of lapping. Unfortunately the Race Wagon decided it didn't want to play. On the third lap of session one I started hearing a rod knock and the oil temp got hot fast. I put it on the trailer and now it's … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA TRACK DAY, OCT ’10
Track Days and Schools
LAGUNA SECA FOR ONLY $150 ?!?
One of the SF Bay Area's great track day clubs, Your Private Track Day, is offering a special Laguna Seca Raceway 1/2 day deal for advanced drivers and racers on March 25, 2010. Go to www.YourPrivateTrackDay.com for further details. Hurry, groups fill up fast! Advanced Drivers Only 1:40-2PM 2:40-3PM 3:40-4:30 Non Stop $150. … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA FOR ONLY $150 ?!?
ARIZONA GETS A NEW RACETRACK
"Build it and they will come." First, Utah gets the new Miller Motorsports Park, now Arizona gets the new Inde Motorsports Ranch. I sure hope this is a sign of good things to come, the SF Bay Area could always use another racetrack... … [Read more...] about ARIZONA GETS A NEW RACETRACK
VARA-U 2010
VARA had its annual Driver's School and Test & Tune at Buttonwillow Raceway this weekend. Attendance was particularly good considering the weather and the economy. We had almost 100 attendees, and dozens of club members attended as volunteers to help out. I spent the weekend as a "Wall Monkey" (aka driving instructor) and "Cone Boy" (aka track layout technician). The … [Read more...] about VARA-U 2010
RACETRACK MAPS
A great way to get ready for your next track weekend is to get familiar with the track map before you show up. You should at least know the corner numbers and which way they turn. If you've already been to that particular track, take the time and see if you can remember your braking and shifting points from your last visit. Maybe even write them down so you have a good … [Read more...] about RACETRACK MAPS
2010 VARA-U SCHEDULE
Folks, this is the best way to get involved in racing on the West Coast. VARA, the Vintage Automobile Racing Association, has a Driving School and Test & Tune weekend every winter to get drivers ready for the upcoming season. The date for the 2010 event has just been released, it is February 6 and 7. As it has been for the past several years, it is being held at … [Read more...] about 2010 VARA-U SCHEDULE