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Last season I ran exclusively on high performance street tires. I chose Kumho Ecsta AST tires in the 225-50R15 size. I found them to be a great tire for my level of experience. They communicated well and were very consistent with no surprises. They were very reasonably priced. And 1 set lasted all season. So … Continue reading
In my previous article, I discussed my winter project to upgrade the suspension on the Porsche 944 track car. I went over the installation of the front sway bar and coilover springs. From my previous measurements I knew that the most negative camber that I could obtain with the stock suspension was -2 degrees. This … Continue reading
After my track season in 2012, I had the 944 pretty solid mechanically and had all the safety gear installed that I wanted (full cage, Hans device, 6 point harnesses, Joie seat, fire suppression system, master cut-off switch, wink mirror). It was time to spend some money on some go faster upgrades. In a previous … Continue reading
It has been a while since I have posted. That is due to a killer work schedule and no activity at all with the track car. But the killer work schedule has come to an end and I am back to some semblance of a normal life. Based on some advice, I obtained a oil … Continue reading
As a mechanical engineer, I am always looking to educate myself on the engineering aspects of cars. I have probably read dozens of textbooks over the years regarding automotive subjects and probably thousands of magazines. My favorite magazines currently are Autoweek, Grassroots Motorsports, and Classic Motorsports. I skim through Hot Rod just to marvel at … Continue reading
The track/HPDE season must unfortunately come to a close for me. Work will have me tied in knots for the rest of the year. So here are some highlights. * 18 track days. VIR, CMP, Barber, Road Atlanta. * Introduced my twin daughters to HPDE! * Engine rebuilt over the last winter. At last count … Continue reading
I am fortunate to live and work near Charlotte, NC. This brings me some opportunities that might not be available in other parts of the country. As most know, Charlotte is a center of racing activity, in particular NASCAR. Think what you will about NASCAR, it is very successful and attracts a lot of sponsorship … Continue reading
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Now that I am living in Chattanooga, all of a sudden Road Atlanta and Barber are the closest track venues. Oh gee, how to choose? Let’s do both in back to back weekends! Yes, I was back at Road Atlanta last weekend with Chin Motorsports. Feeling kinda like the tortoise in a room full of … Continue reading
Wow! If Road Atlanta and VIR are iconic, Barber Motorsports Park is just fun!!! What a venue. First, it is right off of I-20 near Birmingham so access is a cinch. Then there are the grounds, which are rolling with lots of trees and greenspace. Attention to landscaping detail is very evident. I am sure … Continue reading
New Hill Garage 