This Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 2012, the Your Private Track Day club has got two prime days at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The weather is forecast to be superb, 70 degrees and sunny. I just spoke to the owner, Phillip Holmes, and he assures me there are plenty of spots still available. Don't waste this great opportunity to get plenty of great track time at a world … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA TRACK DAY
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2010 VARA-U SCHEDULE
Folks, this is the best way to get involved in racing on the West Coast. VARA, the Vintage Automobile Racing Association, has a Driving School and Test & Tune weekend every winter to get drivers ready for the upcoming season. The date for the 2010 event has just been released, it is February 6 and 7. As it has been for the past several years, it is being held at … [Read more...] about 2010 VARA-U SCHEDULE
LAGUNA SECA WITH YOUR-PRIVATE-TRACK-DAY
Today I was instructing at Laguna Seca Raceway for a track day event put on by Your Private Track Day. Phillip Holmes and his group put on a well organized event with plenty of track time for everyone. They ran three run groups in rotating 20 minute sessions from 9AM until 4PM, more than enough time to chew up a set of brake pads. From hi-dollar Ferraris to old-school Beemers, … [Read more...] about LAGUNA SECA WITH YOUR-PRIVATE-TRACK-DAY
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!
STREET LEGAL RACE CARS
Can you participate in the sport of autoracing without owning a dedicated race car? You bet! And legally too! I don't want to even recognize street racing. Those fools give racing a bad name, endanger themselves and innocent bystanders, and drive up your and my auto insurance rates. I'm talking about legal, sanctioned events. There are two excellent venues for … [Read more...] about STREET LEGAL RACE CARS