We had a big turnout of Datsuns for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 240Z at Auto Club Speedway last week. Rain in town and snow in the mountains were falling heavily on unloading day, but thankfully the skies cleared long enough for a nice weekend of racing. John Morton was there as our Grand Marshall, there was a Datsun car show in one parking lot, an autocross course … [Read more...] about VARA’S DATSUN SPEEDFEST, JAN ’19
SONOMA SCCA MAJOR, JAN ’19
In the midst of weeks of rain, we had a race at Sonoma raceway! The Sunday race was under cold, cloudy, but dry skies, however the track was weeping all over the place, making for some "exciting" conditions. I raced my Pro Mazda with Group 4 which this weekend included FA and F4. I learned that F4 is made up mostly of young-ins transitioning out of go-carts, and making their … [Read more...] about SONOMA SCCA MAJOR, JAN ’19
1974 Datsun 710 B-Sedan for sale
1974 Datsun 710 Vintage B-Sedan race car. ***SOLD*** Drivetrain: L20b engine, +1mm o-ringed block, knife-edged crank, Carillo rods, JE 13:1 pistons, ported A87 39mm small chamber cylinder head, 43/37 SI valves, Rebello cam, DP comp oil pan and spray bar, ARP head studs. Dual Mikuni phh 44s on comp manifold, recent Mikuni Mike’s race-prepped rebuild. 40 chokes, velocity … [Read more...] about 1974 Datsun 710 B-Sedan for sale
VARA BBB 2018
VARA had their season finale this week at Willow Springs Int'l Raceway. Mornings were in the high 20's (!!!), afternoons in the 60s, with sunny (but smokey) skies all weekend. The first groups out each day had quite the challenge to get their cars started and warmed up, I went out mid-morning with about five square feet of duct tape covering up most of my inlet ducts. Lucas … [Read more...] about VARA BBB 2018
CSRG CHARITY CHALLENGE ’18
This was my first race weekend with the CSRG club and I was quite impressed. Not a cheap entry, but it was held at the fantastic Sonoma Raceway, it had a Friday afternoon test day, and a terrific club dinner and social Saturday night, so it was well worth the cost. We had a large contingent of small bore sports racers in Group 4 for this event, about 25 cars, including Elvas, … [Read more...] about CSRG CHARITY CHALLENGE ’18
IN WITH THE NEW, OUT WITH THE OLD
Last weekend I delivered my Van Diemen RF93 FC to its new owner, I'm glad to say it's staying in the club. Its new owner took to it like a duck to water, posting really fast lap times within just a few sessions. She's gonna be an open wheel force to be dealt with. I also had the opportunity to test my new open wheeler for a few sessions. Testing went great, but it's going to … [Read more...] about IN WITH THE NEW, OUT WITH THE OLD