Racing Ready

A Reintroduction to the CG-Lock
I used my CG-Lock in my Big White Whale when I autocrossed with it last Fall.  Now, I have already installed it on my “new” 1999 Mazda Miata, Karlino.  It really works to keep you in place, using your feet to work the pedals & not to brace yourself!
But beyond my [...]

Seeing an older model car that has been well taken care of is always a pleasant experience & also an inspiration.  On top of that, if it is driven in occasional competition events, that’s even better!

Autocross events tend to feature many Miata models in varying states of performance & condition. At the SPOKES 2009 Autocross [...]

What takes 3 people to manage, is fluorescent orange/yellow in color, & is ferociously loud…?  Some very special “cars” show up at autocross events.  Here’s a case in point from the recent SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5.

It’s the Dragon! This unique racing vehicle has seen serious autocross & SCCA Solo II Nationals competition.   It’s not streetable, [...]

At last, it’s here – FullSolo !

I started a dialogue in earnest with both Truong & Steven last December 2008 about this social networking, autocross community project.

Finally it has come to fruition!  And here is what I posted as a blog entry on the FullSolo site & why I believe in this!!!
Supporting FullSolo Through [...]

The President of the SPOKES club (Rick) brought his new (to him) 2007 Nissan 350Z to the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5.

You may recall earlier this year, the elements conspired to dump some major hail on Rick’s previous autocross driver, a 1989 BMW M3.  He succeeded in selling his car & was able to shop around [...]

Hisham has been autocrossing with SASCA since last fall.  This time he was at the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5 (his first w/SPOKES) where I got a chance to briefly visit with him & discuss his car.

The car he drives daily and autocrosses is a 2005 Honda S2000.  He bought this car last October & has [...]

Robert, a big time vintage Triumph Spitfire autocrossing enthusiast, brought out another of his Triumph Spitfires to the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5.

This dark blue model is from 1978.  It’s a relatively stock 1500 model.  The exceptions to that configuration are as follows:

Wheels & tires
Dual SU carbs
headers
lowered springs

Autocross Videocam Footage
As usual, Robert had fun.  He was [...]