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
TARGA CALIFORNIA
Sometimes you gotta just hang up your helmet and have some fun with your old street car. If you live out west, here's a nice outing with like minded old car junkies, The Targa Califonia. It's a three day jaunt through the California countryside, March 26-28. There are no registration fees, but you pay to join group meals and to stay at designated hotels along the … [Read more...] about TARGA CALIFORNIA
LAGUNA SECA RACEWAY, FINALLY!
For those who have driven Laguna Seca Raceway before, and have forgotten how cool a track it is, indulge me for a minute. This track is TOTALLY AWESOME! I've been dreamin' about driving the infamous Corkscrew for decades, and can finally say that I'm no longer a Corkscrew virgin! TV coverage and in-car footage just do not give that corner justice. A quick left turn at the … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA RACEWAY, FINALLY!