Different Brake Rotor Types slotted drilled smooth

Drilled, Slotted, or Smooth Rotors- What is best for you? Post 30

Do you need Drilled, Slotted, or Smooth Brake rotors for your car? Don’t get caught up in the hype and make the mistake of buying the wrong type for your car. We go over the function, pros, and cons of each option. Continue reading Drilled, Slotted, or Smooth Rotors- What is best for you? Post 30

5 bonus tips for passing tech inspection at a track day: Post 28

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.  5: Pins in harness clips: Race Harnesses are secured to … Continue reading 5 bonus tips for passing tech inspection at a track day: Post 28

stock Honda hatch on track

The 6 most important reasons why you shouldn’t modify your car before your first track day: Post 26

Whether you have a roadster, factory built performance car, family sedan, or fuel sipping economy car; this post will discuss why you shouldn’t do any upgrades to it before coming to the track. Continue reading The 6 most important reasons why you shouldn’t modify your car before your first track day: Post 26

Simple First Trackday checklist: Don’t forget these important items for your big day! (And some to NOT stress about)

I often see people post “I’m signing up for my first track day this summer, I plan on doing these upgrades, what else should I do?”

The short answer is, don’t upgrade a thing. Check out this simple list, make sure your maintenance is up to date and save your money for more track days, brakes, and tires. Continue reading Simple First Trackday checklist: Don’t forget these important items for your big day! (And some to NOT stress about)

Miata racing in the rain photo by Windshadow Studios

Performance Driving: It’s time for you to get involved, NOW (3/3)- The “R” and “C” words, Don’t be scared off!

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!