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
The SPORTS RACER CHALLENGE race series
The SPORTS RACER CHALLENGE SERIESÂ series, 2025 inaugural season. This is the just announced vintage Sports Racer Challenge race series for 2025, sponsored by Ronin Autowerks, and Motorsports Market. For the inaugural season, the five race series shall take place at SVRA and VARA events, and will be open to all small bore vintage-accepted sports racers, ie Sports 2000s, World … [Read more...] about The SPORTS RACER CHALLENGE race series
2024 SEASON FINALES
I'm happy to say that I was able to compete in both the SFR SCCA and CSRG 2024 season finales held at Thunderhill Raceway on consecutive weekends. Both events welcomed wonderful California Fall weather, and both clubs held their season-ending banquets. Awards were handed out, thanks were given, and cheer was shared. My Lola ran well, while dealing with the expected … [Read more...] about 2024 SEASON FINALES
2024, ugh…
Well, I haven't gotten many Green Flag laps so far in 2024, five to be specific. I had a couple of injuries that kept me out of the car for several months, and I had some work obligations that did the same. I worked a couple races (tech, pace car) and sold the Carbir, but the Lola hasn't seen a Green Flag at all. And my Honda CRF has collected a lot of dust as well... The … [Read more...] about 2024, ugh…
SFR SCCA FINALE ’23
We had a great weekend at the SFR SCCA Season Finale at Thunderhill Raceway. Good weather, good racing, good friends, what else could you ask for. And I took home a little hardware. … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA FINALE ’23
An e-bike for the Ol’ Guy
I finally had to admit that in order to keep up with my younger mountain bike posse, I needed to get an e-bike. It's one thing for them to have to wait for me at the bottom of the trails, but them always having to wait for me at the top too was just more than my fragile ego could handle. So I added a '23 Santa Cruz Heckler SL to the garage. … [Read more...] about An e-bike for the Ol’ Guy