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
2000 CARBIR CS2 FOR SALE
***SOLD*** 2000 Carbir CS2 ACRL for sale. 2000 Carbir CS2, Cosworth YAC 2L by Ivey Engines, Staffs 5-speed. Originally built for, and ran in, the ACRL series, Team Denver 2000-2003. Currently running SCCA P2 (2023 SFR Regional Champ) and vintage Sports Racer (SVRA Group 11). Professionally maintained by Auto Spa Sonoma for 15+ years. Carbon fiber body, one spare set of … [Read more...] about 2000 CARBIR CS2 FOR SALE
VARA – Buttonwillow, Sept ’23
It's great that we're finally getting some more vintage S2s coming out to play. Amongst this weekend's Wings & Slicks Group we had a '80's Indy car (alcohol burner), FCs, FSVs, two modern Normas, quite a few WSRs, and a half dozen Sports 2000s. And of course there was the annual brats, beers, and karaoke for the Octoberfest festivities. … [Read more...] about VARA – Buttonwillow, Sept ’23
CSRG Sonoma, Sept ’23
Our Group 7 this weekend at Sonoma Raceway with CSRG consisted of a ten Formula Atlantics and a few Sports 2000s. A smaller group than normal as there was another big vintage event going on nearby. But those not joining us missed a great Saturday night party at the track's new Turn 11 Clubhouse. And since it only takes two to have a race, I got to have some good fun racing with … [Read more...] about CSRG Sonoma, Sept ’23
SFR SCCA Laguna Seca, JULY 2023, take 1 & 2
Well, we tried to race on the freshly paved Laguna Seca Raceway during the first weekend of July, and hundreds of us showed up to give the new asphalt a go. But... I only got 4 laps in on the Friday Test day before we had a Red Flag incident with a burning car that melted a spot at the top of the Corkscrew. Track analysis showed that not only would repairs need to be done … [Read more...] about SFR SCCA Laguna Seca, JULY 2023, take 1 & 2
CSRG WHEELS & WINGS 2023
This Father's Day CSRG had their inaugural Wheels & Wings gathering at Gnoss Airfield in Novato, CA. We had a good turnout of Club members who brought their vintage street cars and airplanes out to share the flight line at the airport. Coffee and donuts were the fare of the morning while members, family, and canine companions enjoyed the sunshine. We had several flyby … [Read more...] about CSRG WHEELS & WINGS 2023