To find a trailer for your race car on a budget can be a real challenge. The best way to go shopping is to know in advance what your needs are, and then stick to your budget. There are a lot of fancy trailers out there for big bucks that might not meet your needs, but with a little research you can find a budget one that will do everything you need. Before I purchased mine, I … [Read more...] about TRAILERING YOUR RACE CAR – Part One
AERODYNAMICS
Reducing drag is just like reducing weight on your race car, it allows you to go faster on the same amout of power. Other advantages of proper aerodynamic modifications to your car is the reduction of lift and the increase in downforce. This creates more stability on the straights and more traction in the corners. Just look at a Formula One car, wings and widgets everywhere, … [Read more...] about AERODYNAMICS
RACE TIRES
The driver has direct contact with his race car through the steering wheel, seat, and pedals. And the car has direct contract with the racetrack through it's tires. So having a good set of race tires for your ride makes all the difference. Other than cost, there are quite a few differences between roadrace tires and street tires, the biggest two being tread design and rubber … [Read more...] about RACE TIRES
5 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER RACE WEEKEND
As with most things in life, planning ahead usually brings about better results. My Dad taught me the rule of 3 P's: Piss Poor Planning leads to Piss Poor Performance. That certainly holds true in racing. A little luck can go a long way, but planning, preparation, and skill is what leads to a better race weekend. 1- Get your race car maintenance done early. Wrenching on your … [Read more...] about 5 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER RACE WEEKEND
BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK, VARA-U ’09
I spent this weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway Park with VARA-U, a combined school and Test&Tune event. VARA holds this event annually, and this year was a great success especially cosidering the current economy. The school event had over 100 students, and the T&T had over 30 participants. On Saturday the students alternated between the skid pad, slalom course, classroom, … [Read more...] about BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK, VARA-U ’09
10 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT!
No, this is not a 'Woman's Day' article on how to lose ten pounds by walking from the back of the parking lot or by folding your laundry while jumping in place. I'm talking about putting your race car on a diet. A car's acceleration potential is measured by its Weight-to-Power ratio, or how many pounds of car each horsepower must accelerate. A 2200 pound car powered by a 200 … [Read more...] about 10 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT!