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  • Whoops!

      I was having such a great weekend, too.  Saturday was a full day in the advanced group of drivers and a new instructor.  My instructor was a very enthusiastic guy who really enjoyed what the Evo could do.  We… Continue reading

  • Track Mindset

    Next weekend I will travel once again to VIR and spend Saturday and Sunday doing laps.  This time it will be the north course.  It is over two miles long and provides a nice version of this great track.  The… Continue reading

  • USF1

    It hit the news today – there will be a Formula 1 effort out of Charlotte, NC.  Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor had an interview today on the Speed channel.  Looks like a two car team for 2010.  Anderson is… Continue reading

  • 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