The Spec Miata Post: Is Spec Miata the BEST class in racing? I think so. Is it perfect? Certainly not, but there is SO much going for it. You can get great competition and great bang for your buck. To … Continue reading 5 Reasons why Spec Miata is the best class in budget racing… maybe ALL racing.
I’m not a big sports fan. I had a baseball and football phase, but since I began doing Track Days I have a hard time getting into watching and rooting for other people playing games. There’s nothing wrong with being … Continue reading Post 23: Don’t just be a fan, DO IT!
Thanksgiving week is upon us (Already?! HOW?). Before we’re totally overwhelmed with Christmas music and mall Santa Clauses, let’s focus on family for a minute. Track days are an inherently solo activity, 99% of the fun is had by whoever … Continue reading Bring your family to the track! 5+ ways to entertain guests at HPDE/Track Days
Most of my beginner level posts have centered on my: “Just shut up and drive” mantra. Even if you have an affordable track car, track day entry fees are not small change at around $300 per day. Becoming an instructor … Continue reading Become an HPDE Instructor; help the sport and get rewarded with track time.
Racing “Prize Money” : Contingency Prizes can cover much of a season’s expenses (If you race in the right class) Formula 1 payout (full season, top team): $180,000,000 NASCAR: Daytona 500 winning prize: +$1,500,000 Local Dirt Modified oval feature prize: … Continue reading Racing Prize Money: How to win Real Money (or at least parts) with Contingency prizes
“But I want a fast car!” “Look, if I’m going to do track days, I want a FAST CAR… some stupid Mazda, Honda, or old BMW won’t be fast enough for me” I hear you, you want to tell … Continue reading Tortoise or the Hare – What is better, a fast car or a slow car? Post 10
The car you choose to drive on track may be the single most important factor in keeping an affordable track budget. Miata is not the only answer, but it is obviously the best answer (Though I may be slightly biased) … Continue reading Best Track Car on a budget – The 4 essential things to look for: Post 9
Last week’s post about hand-cutting your own vinyl got some really good feedback so I thought a “Part II” would be appropriate. I heard from some people who have cutters and love them, I was also called crazy for taking … Continue reading Cutting your own racing numbers from Vinyl: Part II
Post 7: Save money by cutting your own Vinyl. There are tons of ways to spend your hard earned cash when preparing a car for the track whether it’s your first HPDE day or you are building a full race … Continue reading Cut your own Vinyl Racing Numbers, save money!
The “C” word: Crash The old fear of “wrecking your car” is certainly a scary one. First: are you covered? Probably not. Car insurance companies have wizened up to track days and have rewritten policies to make sure they exclude … Continue reading Performance Driving: It’s time for you to get involved, NOW (3/3)- The “R” and “C” words, Don’t be scared off!