May

30

Road Racing action is in your backyard and it’s free

May 30, 2008 | 17 Comments

Many race fans know of the big races on TV, some even know of the smaller dirt track or circle track races that can be found in their state, but there is some great racing that you may never know goes on. I am headed to one of these races this weekend.
What is […]

May

21

Customer service required in racing

May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Many times people think that customer service is required when it comes to ordering parts or getting work done on the cars. Customer service is just as important when it comes to track facilities and sanctioning bodies
In a recent example, there was a rule in fraction by several competitors; while all competitors agreed that the […]

May

20

Top 10 Auto Racing websites

May 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

NASA Pro Racing - http://www.nasaproracing.com/ - Want to get started in racing? This should be one of the first 2 sites you check out.

SCCA - http://www.scca.com – This […]

May

19

The best racing action on TV, Grand-Am Racing

May 19, 2008 | 1 Comment

The best racing action on TV,  Grad-am racing
I took the weekend off form writing.  I normally write extra during the week so I have something to post on the weekends,  but this was a busy week and just got busier.
Grand-Am action on Speed with the RumBum.com 250
Sunday was a busy day for me as my […]

May

16

The Rumbum.com 250 at Laguna Seca. -Friday Practice

May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Grand-am racing returns to Laguna Seca this weekend with the Rumbum.com 250.
After practice, the man to beat right now is # 99 team of Fogarty / Gurney. They posted a best lap of 1:20.876 with a top speed of 99.619mph. That put them ½ second ahead of the 2nd position #60 Negri / […]

May

12

NASCAR’s new bad boy, Kyle Busch

May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Kyle Busch is on his way to getting a new title as the NASCAR bad boy.  Just a few years ago theses positions of honor were held by the likes of Tony Stewart and the late, great Dale Earnhardt.
Earnhardt Sr.
Dale earned his nick name, “The Intimidator ” early on in his racing career by using […]

May

11

Racing Safety:

May 11, 2008 | 1 Comment

Racing is a dangerous sport, there is no doubt about it and this clip is just an example.


 
Also in this example you can see how developments in safety have improved to where the driver of the crash was ok. 
 
The Cost of safety.
So what does all this cost? Well it […]

May

10

Why NASCAR, IS racing in the US! – It is the story.

May 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mention racing to someone here in the US and they automatically assume that you are talking about NASCAR Sprint Cup Racing. Trying to explain that there other types of racing where the cars turn left and right seems to blow their minds, but that is for another post.
7 Reasons for NASCAR’s dominance.
If trying pin point […]

May

9

Getting Started in Auto Racing.

May 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Do you have the need for speed or the desire to prove that you are the best driver? I have a series of posts for you!
This is the first installment in a series of posts related to getting started in auto racing. In this series we will cover the following:

Who can […]