Racing Ready

Here’s Eric’s first on-the-spot installment, from their arrival & preparations to compete in the 2010 Texas SCCA Solo National Tour in Mineral Wells, Texas: 6:00 a.m. came up way too fast, and it was still dark when Jay swung by my house.  It felt odd going to a major event and leaving my own car [...]

Here’s a quick, anticipatory 2010 Texas SCCA National Tour note. I just wanted you folks to see how Jay’s got his Z06 Corvette ready to roll up to Mineral Wells, TX.  It will be a trip of just over 200 miles, depending on the route taken. Racing Ready, as well as you, should anticipate some [...]

Here’s something of note for those interested in fast, straight line speed! From Vivid Racing: The final count down to us reaching 200+mph at the Texas Mile event is going on at Vivid Racing and we are showing you our preparation LIVE! Read the story here-> 20 Days to 200mph to understand why and how. [...]

Here’s Eric’s “prequel” intro; to prepare us for his guest blogger activity this next weekend: My name is Eric, and I wrote my first story when I was eight and my first novel at 15, so you could say I’ve been writing for awhile.  Like most people who fancy themselves writers, I’ve never published anything, [...]

This coming weekend a SCCA Solo National Tour event will take place in Mineral Wells, Texas.  It is this coming March 27-28, 2010.  Specific detailed schedule is here. Fellow SASCA club member and participant, Eric, has generously offered to be a hands on guest blogger at the scene!  He’s an enthusiastic driver of a 2001 [...]

Last weekend I was stymied by a 4-sided transmission fill bolt, that would just not budge on my 1999 Mazda Miata, Karlino.  This was part of my project to change out the driveline fluids of my car to AMSOIL product. I thought maybe it was because my lack of proper tools or not sufficient leverage.  [...]

Here’s a great autocross driving skills learning opportunity if you’re anywhere near the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area.  I’m always on the lookout for chances to improve the nut behind the wheel!  This sounds like it would be well worth the drive… Thinking about taking the 2010 Solo school? Time is running out! Registration closes Friday, [...]