From the latest edition of Vintage Motorsports - 2.17.2011 ""Phoenix Road racers in the Phoenix metro area will have one less circuit to play on starting in March. During a press announcement about the repaving of Phoenix International Raceway's one-mile NASCAR oval, track officials revealed that the infield road course comprising 1.51-miles, 11 turns and 2/3 of the oval, … [Read more...] about NASCAR AXES PIR’S ROAD COURSE
NASCAR AUTO CLUB 400 DISCOUNT TIX
If you're thinking about going to the NASCAR Auto Club 400 in Fontana, CA (just outside L.A.) on March 27, 2011, here is a great link to 50% off tickets. Roundy-round isn't my favorite, but these guys are good. And since I've raced this track's road course a couple times, I actually enjoy watching this one. For half price tickets, I might even become a member of 'NASCAR … [Read more...] about NASCAR AUTO CLUB 400 DISCOUNT TIX
IMPERIAL AUTO COLLECTION, LAS VEGAS
Since I spend a lot of time on the road with my job, one of the things I like to do is track down the local auto museums and collections around the country. And one of my favorite ways to kill time during a Las Vegas layover is to visit the Imperial Hotel Auto Collection. The Collection is a combination of cars on display and cars for sale, with a regularly changing inventory. … [Read more...] about IMPERIAL AUTO COLLECTION, LAS VEGAS
JCCA NEW YEARS SHOW, JAN 2011
You might have guessed that I really like the old Japanese wagons and trucks. My first car was a '69 Datsun 521 1600 pickup (shown at bottom), and of course my latest is the Race Wagoon. The JCCA, Japanese Classic Car Association, had it's New Year's Meeting show in Tokyo this January, and there was quite a contingent of classic wagons, trucks, and vans. A favorite webiste of … [Read more...] about JCCA NEW YEARS SHOW, JAN 2011
INFINEON TRACKDAY – NASA, FEB 2011
Yesterday I had my first opportunity to drive Infineon Raceway, aka Sears Point, Sonoma County Raceway. I ran with NASA NorCal's HPDE group 4, and had a terrific day. This is one big club! Four HPDE run groups, a Time Trial group, and three race groups, with 30-50 cars per group, that's a lot of cars. The great weather really brought out the crowds as this Saturday was sunny … [Read more...] about INFINEON TRACKDAY – NASA, FEB 2011
THE WAGON GETS A RACK
Every wagon needs a roof rack, and the Race Wagoon was looking naked without one. The factory rack weighed 16 pounds, so that just wasn't an option for a race car. So I went with the Radio Flyer red wagon theme and added some wood stakes to the roof. I used some large headed aluminum rivets for the carriage bolt look, and used some thick mounting tape to add a little elevation … [Read more...] about THE WAGON GETS A RACK