Tips for Rookies… Can you run a Directional Tire Backwards? 29 Oct 201929 Oct 2019 Cue the angry mobs! Let the forum "experts" converge!!!! Let’s discuss directional tires…specifically, running them.... backwards. If you ask this question on a car forum, you may hear from a…
Tips for Rookies… Racecar TireValve Stems – Don’t ruin your day with the wrong choice. 3 Oct 20191 Oct 2019 Track Day circles have quite a few questions that always spark a lively debate. "What brake pads are the best?" is one that always pits multiple parties against each other,…
Tips for Rookies 4 simple things you need to know buying Track Day Tires: Post 34 24 Jun 201918 Jun 2019 The basics for buying Track Day Tires: 4 Simple things you need to know. Tires may be the single most expensive consumable with track days and especially with racing. As…
budget racing… Drilled, Slotted, or Smooth Rotors- What is best for you? Post 30 25 Mar 201920 Jun 2019 Last week we talked about how long you can run rotors after they begin cracking. The type of rotor you use can play into how long they last. A question…
budget racing… Heat Checking- When it’s time to replace your brake rotors: Post 29 18 Mar 201915 Nov 2019 When is it time to replace cracked brake rotors? If you’re ever in the mall parking lot and see a stickered up car that looks like a track car… A…
Tips for Rookies… 5 bonus tips for passing tech inspection at a track day: Post 28 11 Mar 201927 May 2019 Last post we discussed the 15 most common reasons for HPDE Tech inspection failures. The post generated some great discussion and a few more suggestions came up, here's 5 more. …
Tips for Rookies The 15 most common reasons why cars fail tech inspection: Post 27 4 Mar 201913 Jun 2019 Below are 15 of the most common problems that our local tech inspectors find; from minor quick fixes to weekend ending issues. No one wants to show up at HPDE tech…
Tips for Rookies… The 6 most important reasons why you shouldn’t modify your car before your first track day: Post 26 25 Feb 201913 Jun 2019 Our earlier post: "First Trackday Checklist" went over some of the maintenance you should address with your car (including fluids, brakes, tires, etc) Whether you have a roadster, factory built performance car,…
Tips for Rookies Simple First Trackday checklist: Post 25 12 Feb 201927 May 2019 You have a car, a track, and a club picked out. You also have a little bit of money saved up. It's time for a track day, where do you…
Tips for Rookies… Post 23: Don’t just be a fan, DO IT! 28 Jan 201927 Jan 2019 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…
