Racing Ready

Today on AutoWeek.com, I found this “feel good” video of a boy & his Dad BOTH enjoying the thrill of a Porsche 911′s acceleration.  I’d say that if you want your children to enjoy the rewards of driving cars as they were meant to be used (not as appliances), this type of sharing would be [...]

I just saw this unique Groupon offer come through my Inbox.  It is based in Austin, TX, but would be worth driving some distance for this offer. Lone Star Exotic Rentals – Multiple Locations Exotic-Car Outing or Test-Driving Experience (Half Off) In a Nutshell Flashy sports cars such as Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Corvettes & [...]

Yesterday dawned cold & blustery, but that did not deter at least 82 Mazda enthusiasts.  We gathered at the newly rechristened Mazda Raceway at Harris Hill to meet fellow Mazda enthusiasts. There was a great variety of Mazda daily drivers & racers in the H2R parking – everything from an early 70′s vintage RX-3 to [...]

We’ve been on pins & needles about the possibility of this being a non-event for over the past 2 weeks.  We are SO relieved as is all of Formula 1 fandom, especially those of us geographically located in South/Central Texas.  Here’s the official press release direct from Circuit of The Americas (COTA): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

Like you, I’m concerned & given in to ultimately accept that there will be no Formula 1 circus showing up in Austin in less than 1 year from now.  I will have to admit this makes me sad. But then, I was appreciably surprised by Bernie Ecclestone’s announcement today.  He is giving Circuit of The [...]