VARA had its annual Driver's School and Test & Tune at Buttonwillow Raceway this weekend. Attendance was particularly good considering the weather and the economy. We had almost 100 attendees, and dozens of club members attended as volunteers to help out. I spent the weekend as a "Wall Monkey" (aka driving instructor) and "Cone Boy" (aka track layout technician). The … [Read more...] about VARA-U 2010
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2009 SEASON FINALE???
This weekend I attended the Big Bore Bash at Willow Springs Int'l Raceway, VARA's final race of their 2009 season. The weather was as outstanding as the turnout, with sunny skies, temps up to the 70's, and 175 entries. I worked as the pitcrew for my good friend Cuffy Crabbe, who was racing his 1972 BMW CSL. He had a good race and won A/Sedan, and as always, his car drew a … [Read more...] about 2009 SEASON FINALE???
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
BRITISH EXTRAVAGANZA ’09
This weekend was the British Extravaganza race weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway put on by VARA. The Bakersfield British Car Club graced the infield with a Concours as well. I went down to see some buddies race and to check on the owner of my old racecar, as this was his first event with it. Good weather, good friends, good racing - " priceless". … [Read more...] about BRITISH EXTRAVAGANZA ’09
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
VARA on Velocity TV
My favorite Vintage racing club, VARA, gets a little free publicity through a Velocity TV episode. It was filmed during a race weekend at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, California. To see it, click on the following link- http://vimeo.com/2874171 … [Read more...] about VARA on Velocity TV