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  • First Track Day of 2009

    The first track day of 2009 was up at VIR on February 7 and 8.  It was another full course event so that meant there were 3.27 miles of track for all of us to play on. The Friday prior… Continue reading

  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

    Thanks to Tim for the heads up on this one. I have been enjoying the advantages of the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R tires on the track as well as on the road in 2008 and now Bridgestone has pulled out all the stops… Continue reading

  • Indy Racing Experience in Orlando

    Noel and I have been all about cars and driving since…well…let’s just say, a long time.  He sent me this note on his track time in an open wheeled Indy car that was just too good not to share: Hey… Continue reading

  • Track Inspections – Tech Day Saturday

    Yesterday was a day set aside to do track inspections at Performance Chassis where I work during the week.  Track inspections are a necessity for those that want to participate in HPDE (High Performance Driving Education) or Time Trials at… Continue reading

  • Danica Patrick – Habitual Speeder

    Caught going 54 mph in a 35 zone Danica paid a fine of $196 to the Scottsdale City Court in Arizona. On December 9 of last year she was pulled by the Scottsdale police while driving her 2007 Mercedes.  Over a year… Continue reading

  • Marital Bliss F1 Style

    Many thanks to Lee for this one.  Patrese takes his wife on a fast lap. Continue reading

  • Sport Compact Car – end of days

    I received a post card in the mail the other day letting me know that there would be one more issue of Sport Compact Car and then it would be all over. They started in 1988.  A nice mix of… Continue reading

  • News Flash – Dennis Police Update Fleet with Lamborghinis

    The Cape Cod Today web site has posted this news flash: “The Dennis Police Department has just announced it has received the first five of 25 Lamborghini Gallardos it ordered to modernize their fleet of police cruisers. This is the… Continue reading

  • The Economy Hits Racing

    Big Changes in Racing It’s going to be a tough year for motorsports.  Honda has pulled out of Formula 1 and NASCAR had cancelled all testing for the off season.  It looks like multi-car teams may become a thing of… Continue reading

  • We Don’t Need a Car Czar

    Should a Car Czar Be Part of the Solution? We have seen the CEO’s of the “Big Three” show up in Senate hearings begging for financial assistance.  Once they traveled by corporate jet and the second time via hybrid vehicles.… Continue reading