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
VARA BRITISH EXTRAVAGANZA 2011
This weekend VARA held their annual British Extravaganza race weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway near Bakersfield, CA. The event included the regular race series, as well as the British car only Challenge Race, the Classic Motorsports Magazine Small Bore Challenge Enduro, the Central Valley British Car Club carshow, lunchtime track drive-arounds, and the Saturday night BBQ and … [Read more...] about VARA BRITISH EXTRAVAGANZA 2011
RED WAGONS
I've added a couple more red wagons to the fleet - one to carry my junk in the pits, the other to amuse me while I'm writing the checks for my junk in the pits. And here's a vintage Revell model in my buddies toy box... … [Read more...] about RED WAGONS