Racing Ready

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 [...]

Just recently announced, upcoming event at Roger Beasley Raceway at Harris Hill, formerly known as Harris Hill Road (H2R).  This will be facilitated by MazdaMovement: COME DRIVE WITH US! Roger Beasley Raceway at Harris Hill is happy to invite you to our first driving event. The get-together will be Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 10AM -3PM. [...]

I happened to hear my phone announce a text during our Thanksgiving meal & I couldn’t resist.  I almost fell on the floor with the following press release from Circuit of The Americas (COTA): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2011 Circuit of The Americas™ Ready to Pay Sanctioning Fee and Offering More Proposal Satisfies 2012 [...]

I’m very concerned about the feast or famine extremes I have recently witnessed at Circuit of The Americas (COTA).  Ten days ago I was SO very pleased to see hundreds of COTA track workers’ trucks in their parking lot.  This was true witness to me that building & track construction was ramping up at a [...]