Every year the Monterey Historics, ahem, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, seems to outdo itself. Hundreds of spectacular cars from all around the world on public display and available for everyone to see up close. Whether folks are worth millions of dollars or could barely afford the entry ticket, these fellow enthusiasts mingle in the pits, grandstands, and pubs around … [Read more...] about ROLEX REUNION ’18
SFR SCCA LAGUNA ’18
SFR and PF2000 had a great event this weekend at WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway (it's gonna take me a while to get used to the new name). WeatherTech, SCRAMP, and the County seem to be playing well together for now, as track maintenance and upgrades are occurring, and there are rumors Indy cars will be coming back soon. Great bonus for us local club racers who get to use this … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA LAGUNA ’18
REAL RACIN’
This Saturday we spent the afternoon at the Moore Speed race shop celebrating Paul's 50th birthday. Paul bravely set up an autocross course in the shop parking lot for his drift trike. Lawnmower engine, solid PVC rear wheels, and a heavy propensity for direction-swapping spins. Add in a few beers and a dozen racers and you have a hilarious afternoon of racin'! … [Read more...] about REAL RACIN’
1993 VAN DIEMEN RF93 FOR SALE, FC/CFC/F2000
***SOLD*** 1993 Van Diemen RF 93 Formula Continental/CFC/F2000. $19,500. My Formula Continental is up for sale. It has been a great car, but I'm switching classes. SCCA logbook/rollhoop stamp/homologation certificate. SCCA annual tech good through Apr 2019. 2017 and '18 Pacific F2000 National Class (Pinto powered) Champion car. Currently running in both SCCA and Vintage, so … [Read more...] about 1993 VAN DIEMEN RF93 FOR SALE, FC/CFC/F2000
JOHN SNOW TRIBUTE, VARA B.E. ’18
We recently lost our Chief Steward at VARA, John Snow will be deeply missed. He dedicated his time to keeping us racers toeing the line, a thankless job indeed. This weekend we dedicated the race, a tree, and a few tribute laps to him. The weather was great, the racing was great, my car ran great, the pit parties were great... I'm off to work so I'll just let the pics and … [Read more...] about JOHN SNOW TRIBUTE, VARA B.E. ’18
NISSAN MILESTONES
In honor of Nissan being named the marque at this year's Rolex Historics, Grassroots Motorsports has written a great timeline article about all the Datsun/Nissan racing accomplishments - here. Nissan's passion for motorsports certainly drives it's fan's loyalty, at least this one's. Over the past twenty years, I have owned/raced a Datsun 1500 Roadster, a 240Z, a 510 Wagon, … [Read more...] about NISSAN MILESTONES