budget racing… Post 30: Drilled, Slotted, or Smooth Rotors- What is best for you? 25 Mar 20197 May 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… Post 29: Heat Checking- When it’s time to replace your rotors 18 Mar 201918 Mar 2019 If you’re ever in the mall parking lot and see a stickered up car that looks like a track car… A peek at the brake rotors may be one way…
Tips for Rookies… Post 28: 5 more tips for passing tech inspection at a track day 11 Mar 20197 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 Post 27: The 15 most common reasons why cars fail tech inspection 4 Mar 20197 May 2019 No one wants to show up at HPDE tech inspection only to be sent away to fix a few items, or worse- sent home. Below are 15 of the most…
Tips for Rookies… Post 26: 6 most important reasons why you shouldn’t modify your car before your first track day 25 Feb 20197 May 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 Post 25: Simple First Trackday checklist 12 Feb 20197 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…
Tips for Rookies… Post 6: It’s time for you to get involved, NOW (3/3)- The “R” and “C” words 17 Sep 201828 Nov 2018 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 wisened up to track…
Tips for Rookies Post 5: It’s time for you to get involved, NOW (2/3)- Sign up for a track day 10 Sep 201819 Apr 2019 Just shut up and show up. Part2: Track Days Hopefully you already do track days, If not, what are you waiting for? Us track “regulars” have heard countless excuses from…
Tips for Rookies Post 4: It’s time for you to get involved, NOW (1/3)- Autocross 4 Sep 201828 Nov 2018 Part1: Autocross There are plenty of forms of motorsports to make that jump from fan to driver. My own path started with autocross. Autocross is a great way to get…
