I would rather be at the track racing, pitcrewing, or spectating than watching it on TV, but last weekend's Speed Channel coverage of the 12 Hours at Sebring ALMS was fantastic. The new Peugeot 908 diesel is one of the sexiest race cars on the planet, the new Audi R15 diesel is going to be as dominant as the R10, and the series has a great format, schedule, and coverage. Do … [Read more...] about SEBRING ALMS
SETTING TIRE PRESSURES
Correct tire pressure settings are the final step of adjustment to getting your race car to handle properly. It is the fine tuning done after you have already sorted out your spring rates, ride heights, shock valving, anti-roll bar adjustments, and alignment settings. For purposes of this discussion we will assume you are in the right ballpark with all of the above, and you are … [Read more...] about SETTING TIRE PRESSURES
5 QUESTIONS WITH… TIM ARNETT
Five Questions With... is a new series of driver interviews for Racing On The Cheap. I will be adding future interviews as racers allow me interrupt their valuable time. Our first installment is with Tim Arnett from San Jose, California. I wish to thank him for being my first journalistic guinea pig. 1. What is your favorite memory from your first race weekend or drivers … [Read more...] about 5 QUESTIONS WITH… TIM ARNETT
CLUB RACING PHILOSOPHY
In club racing we are not doing this for a living, we are amateurs. However this doesn't mean that we don't take our sport very seriously. Every racer in the pits has their own reason for being there, and it's fun being an amateur philosopher trying to figure out what makes your competitors tick. Some racers have to win at any (and all) costs, and some only want to win if it's … [Read more...] about CLUB RACING PHILOSOPHY
SOME GOOD PRESS
'On The Cheap' got a little coverage this week on this cool site - Cold Track Days.com … [Read more...] about SOME GOOD PRESS
WELDING SCHOOL
At the top of my need-to-do list for quite a while has been to learn how to weld. A good racing friend with excellent fabrication skills decided to make today the day. I have been lucky to have friends willing to do most of my welding projects over the years, so there has never been the neccesity of owning my own equipment. Well after today's lessons, I'm in the market for some … [Read more...] about WELDING SCHOOL