Racing

  • 2011 Targa Newfoundland

    On September 1, this year I will be driving my Mitsubishi Evolution IX from here to the Canadian island of Newfoundland to work as part of the Stage Operations Team in the tenth Targa Newfoundland.  Judging by this recent photograph I… Continue reading

  • They’re off – World Race 2011

    A couple of weekends ago I attended the kick-off party for Ed and Janet Howle along with several of their friends.  Today they started off on a great adventure – the World Race 2011.  This rally/race has been organized to… Continue reading

    They’re off – World Race 2011

  • Paul Tracy and Dragon Racing

    Jay Penske picked up the pieces of de Ferran Dragon Racing and Luczo Dragon Racing and now has taken the helm of Dragon Racing.  In the fashion of a true type”A” Jay is making a silk purse out of a… Continue reading

  • Paul Tracy – Another Season with a Penske

    For the past couple of years Paul Tracy has been filling his time not on the track but as Tanner Foust’s foil on the SPEED TV show, Battle of the Supercars.  Now he will return to the track as part… Continue reading

    Paul Tracy – Another Season with a Penske

  • Ferrari vs. Ford – AGAIN

    Back in the sixties Ford spent millions to challenge Ferrari on the race track after a perceived snub of Henry Ford II by Enzo Ferrari.  The result was a complete podium win at LeMans by Ford in 1966.  Now it… Continue reading

  • Get Your Red Bull Haynes Manual

    For this year’s F1 season Red Bull is providing a Haynes manual that you can download here. Continue reading

  • Formula One in the 2022 Season

    All facets of racing go through various changes as the years roll by and I thought it would be interesting to take a look at a future that isn’t here yet, but could be.  A lot will happen in the… Continue reading

  • The Sound of the Turbo is Returning to Indy

    Changes in 2012 will not just be in terms of new chassis and bodywork aerodynamic options for Izod Indy teams.  Additional specifications are being released as regards the engines for 2012.  Turbocharged 2.2 engines will be the standard and will… Continue reading

  • Oh Boy, Turbo Power Back in F1!

    Yes, dear friends, turbochargers will be back in Formula One after a quarter century of absence.   Has it really been that long? In 2013 1.6 liter turbos are the mandated power plants that will replace the 2.4 liter normally aspirated engines… Continue reading

  • Top of Mount Washington – Rally Style

    Mount Washington is the highest spot east of the Mississippi.  It has some of the harshest weather in the U.S. and, in fact, has a weather station on top chained to the mountain.  When Pratt and Whitney needs to test… Continue reading

    Top of Mount Washington – Rally Style