budget racing… Heat Checking- When it’s time to replace your brake rotors: Post 29 18 Mar 201920 Jun 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…
Coffee Brake… Coffee Brake: Vinyl Updates 14 Mar 2019 It finally feels like spring is here, spent some time working on updated vinyl. Hand cutting numbers is fun, but I really enjoy laying out vinyl details. Still have 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. …
Coffee Brake Coffee Brake: One example why track day tech inspection is important 7 Mar 20197 May 2019 Some aspects of tech inspection may come off as excessive but every rule is in place for some reason or other. Last post discussed the 15 most common reasons for…
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…
budget racing… Coffee Brake: Check your brake pads 28 Feb 201918 Jun 2019 Monday's post was why you shouldn't modify your car before going to the track. Instead your time and money may be better spent on doing track days and keeping up…
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,…
Coffee Brake… Coffee Brake: The infamous SPARKS from bedding race brake pads. “No my car is not on fire, thank you.” 21 Feb 20197 May 2019 A very short clip for this week's Coffee Brake: Bedding Brakes properly is important for them to work to their full potential. Hawk racing pads are known for putting on…
Coffee Brake Dan Gurney for President 18 Feb 201918 Jun 2019 For this Presidents day we remember a great man who never became (or actually ran for) president, Dan Gurney. You may have seen some of these "Dan Gurney for President"…
Coffee Brake Coffee Brake : Valentine’s Edition: 14 Feb 201913 Feb 2019 A Valentine's poem for you. Don't forget; A track day can be a great couple's activity!
