HPDE

  • Building a Track Car–Goodbye Miata

    It was a journey that I really enjoyed.  Transforming the 1996 Miata from a well ridden roadster to a very capable track-day car was a project that I really enjoyed.  Along the way I was able to engage several friends… Continue reading

    Building a Track Car–Goodbye Miata

  • Track Day Weekend–The Miata at VIR

    Finally I could make it to an event at my favorite track, Virginia International Raceway (VIR).  It would be a chance for me to see what it was like to track a great handling, but low-powered car and brush out… Continue reading

    Track Day Weekend–The Miata at VIR

  • 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

  • Video from VIR HPDE Session May 29

    Here are a couple of photos from one of the run group participants.  Thanks to Rick’s wife Debbie! Here are a set of four videos  that make up the entire last session for me.   Continue reading

  • VIR – Playing Hooky part two

    Shortly after returning home from my track days at VIR a sister of mine called to find out how it had gone.  I related some of my experiences and she then asked if there were any women at the event. … Continue reading

  • VIR – Playing Hooky

    I spent half of this past Tuesday and all of Wednesday and Thursday enjoying the rolling hills of Virginia International Raceway this week.  I am going to follow up with a more comprehensive piece on the time spent there, but… Continue reading