Well, the 2013 season prep and planning is under way. Today I'm sitting on the couch, watching the Mavericks Big Wave contest on the internet, getting ready to watch my 'Niners beat the Falcons, and enjoying a review of my 2012 season (boy, I had a lot of fun). I'm also penciling together a track day schedule for the upcoming year, hopefully I can make most of them. VARA has … [Read more...] about JANUARY PLANNING
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SVRA-West
There has been a name and ownership change in West Coast vintage racing. The longtime owner of HSR-West, Ed Swart, has sold his racing organization to the folks that own SVRA, and it is now going to be called 'SVRA-West'. Ed will remain on as General Manager during the transition, and we would like to thank him for years of great race weekends. Best of luck to Ed in his future … [Read more...] about SVRA-West
VARA BIG BORE BASH 2012
This weekend was the annual VARA Big Bore Bash at Willow Springs Int'l Raceway. The November race is the season finale, and this year there were several class points battles going down to the wire. So with the fine desert weather, and an excellent turnout, the 2012 BBB had some of the season's best racing. The thunderous ruckus of the Ford vs Chevy Challenge race is always a … [Read more...] about VARA BIG BORE BASH 2012
LAGUNA SECA TRACK DAY
This Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 2012, the Your Private Track Day club has got two prime days at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The weather is forecast to be superb, 70 degrees and sunny. I just spoke to the owner, Phillip Holmes, and he assures me there are plenty of spots still available. Don't waste this great opportunity to get plenty of great track time at a world … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA TRACK DAY
WHY WE RACE
For some racers, the only reason to race is for the win. And while most winners are worthy and gracious, some aren't. Even in amateur racing, some racers will lie and cheat for the win because that is all that matters to them. Racing can certainly bring out the best, and the worst, in a person. Me? I'm in it for the alpha to the omega. I dig the late-night and day-long build … [Read more...] about WHY WE RACE