My posts have been far and few between this summer as a busy work schedule has kept me out of the garage. I finally got around to pulling the cover off the Wagon for the first time since my last race wknd over two months ago as I had just put it away dirty and left it in the corner... Last time out I lost fifth gear in my close-ratio Comp tranny and so I needed to pull it out. … [Read more...] about GETTING READY FOR FALL…
VINTAGE RACE CRASHES
I love vintage racing, but I really love rollcages, seatbelts, helmets, and firesuits... … [Read more...] about VINTAGE RACE CRASHES
VARA’S NEW ‘CLUB RACER’ CLASS
VARA, the Vintage Automobile Racing Assocation, has added a new class to its vintage racing format. Seeking to expand their reach, they now have a 'Club Racer' class for modern race cars. Some club members had a modern race car they wanted to bring along as well, and some late model racers wanted to come out and check out the "vintage scene" while getting in an affordable race … [Read more...] about VARA’S NEW ‘CLUB RACER’ CLASS
HABOOB
What a great word. HABOOB - noun, \hə-ˈbüb\, definition of : a violent dust storm or sandstorm, especially of Sudan. Last night as we flew into Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport (PHX), my fellow crewmember captured this shot of a dust storm rolling across Mesa, Arizona. It was being pushed by a large thunderstorm behind it. … [Read more...] about HABOOB
TRAIL BRAKING
Trail braking is an advanced driving technique that all racers must eventually master, like 'driving the line' and 'heel-n-toe shifting'. Trail braking is when the brakes are continued to be applied beyond the corner turn-in point and gradually released up to the point of apex, as opposed to the normally taught practice of releasing the brakes before starting the turn-in. This … [Read more...] about TRAIL BRAKING
TRACKMASTERS LAGUNA SECA
Yesterday I instructed at Laguna Seca Raceway with the TrackMasters track-day club. Doug Gale runs a great event, and we shared the track schedule with the Zoom-zoom motorcyle track club. The June weather in the Monterey Bay area can't be beat, cool and foggy until 8am, then clear and sunny until 6pm, with highs around 75. I signed up to instruct with my buddy Chris in his … [Read more...] about TRACKMASTERS LAGUNA SECA