SNT Motorsports Development Corporation

Infineon Coaching Day

2012-05-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

Dave Smith,Daniel Graeff, Chris Cook

Chris Cook & Jonathon Gomez

SNT Motorsports Coaching

2012-05-09T14:38:00.000-07:00

Jeffery Earnhardt & Chris Cook at a recent coaching session.

Hot Laps at Thunderhill

2012-05-05T10:08:00.002-07:00

2011 Survive the 25 @ Thunderhill

2012-04-21T12:08:00.001-07:00

Cook @ Porsche 250

2012-03-30T11:16:00.000-07:00

Follow Chris Cook & the Rick Ware Racing team at the Porsche 250 this weekend.

SPEED TV coverage 3.31 - 1:00 PST

New Thunderhill Track Dates

2012-03-21T20:51:00.000-07:00

The next track dates at Thunderhill Raceway are set - April 26 & 27. Join us for fast times at the track.

Survive the 25 2011 Trailer

2012-03-14T21:57:00.000-07:00

Survive the 25 2011

The trials and triumphs of three race teams attempting to win the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, North America's longest endurance race.

Airs on NBC Sports, March 19, 2012.

http://www.speedcasttv.com/race/Survive_the_25_2011

March 17 & !8 Thunderhill Track Days Canceled By Rain

2012-03-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

The current forecast calls for rain in Willows through the weekend. We will be announcing new dates by email as soon as they are available.

Thunderhill Raceway - SNT Stock Cars

2012-02-24T17:12:00.001-08:00

Dave Smith & Chris Cook

Kai Goddard

Hot Laps!

2012-02-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

Thunderhill Track Day

2012-02-18T22:25:00.000-08:00

AJ Allmendinger at Infineon

2012-01-30T20:48:00.000-08:00

A day after his breakthrough win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, AJ Allmendinger was in California working with SNT's Dave Smith on a commercial.

Fast Times @ Laguna Seca

2012-01-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

Complete Story by Alexandra Straub

Rolex 24 At Daytona

2012-01-26T11:02:00.000-08:00

Chris Cook was up early this morning for practice in the Poynt Ford Mustang at Daytona. Qualifying for the 50th annual Rolex 24 at Daytona starts at 3:45 p.m. ET on the 3.56-mile, 12-turn road course.

Follow the The Rick Ware Racing team - Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chris Cook, Doug Harrington, John Ware, and Timmy Hill on SPEED TV this weekend:

Jan 28, 2:30 ET, SPEED
Jan 29, 9:00 ET, SPEED

Rolex 24 AT Daytona

www.grand-am.com

Photos From The Field: NASCAR Drivers Ride To Sutter Memorial - Photos - KCRA Sacramento

2012-01-15T23:19:00.000-08:00

Photos From The Field: NASCAR Drivers Ride To Sutter Memorial - Photos - KCRA Sacramento

Daytona

2012-01-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

Chris Cook at Daytona Speedway with Jeffrey Earnhardt & 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Rookie of the Year Timmy Hill.

Thunderhill Video

2011-12-24T15:45:00.000-08:00

A preview of the upcoming 25 Hours of Thunderhill Video

Corporate Events: SNT Motorsports Pit Crew Challenge

2011-12-11T10:24:00.000-08:00

The SNT Motorsports Pit Crew Challenge is an action oriented, hands on team-building experience where employees with no prior mechanical experience with cars learn how to function like finely tuned NASCAR pit crew. Through this unique and challenging exercise teams learn lessons they can apply to their daily business practices/routines. Likewise, employees get charged up and will return to the office with a fresh and positive perspective. Takeaways from the pit crew challenge include:

How to maximize efficiency to improve overall team performance
The best use of each team member’s individual strengths
Key elements of working together to develop top performing teams

Learn More

NASA 25 Hour - Behind the scenes

2011-12-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

Dave Smith & Kai Goddard

Tomy Drissi

SNT Stock Car

Steve Tarpley & Dave Smith

More Photos by Caroline Gutierrez Goddard

Thunderhill Update

2011-12-04T10:12:00.000-08:00

Mechanical problems brought our effort to an early end this weekend, as the car was sidelined late last night. The SNT Motorsports Ford GT was very fast, turning in some blazing lap times, but the gruling nature of this endurance race took its toll. It was a great effort by the drivers and crew. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us at Thunderhill.

Into The Night At Thunderhill

2011-12-03T19:52:00.000-08:00

Kai Goddard, Steve Tarpley

Jason Montgomery, Ed Nelson

Saturday @ Thunderhill

2011-12-03T15:33:00.000-08:00

Ford GT

Dave Smith & Tomy Drissi

Jared Thompson, Kai Goddard, Chris Cook

Qualifying @ Thunderhill

2011-12-02T23:00:00.000-08:00

Second in class, fourth overall.

Kai Goddard Talks About Thunderhill

2011-11-27T16:39:00.000-08:00

Reflecting back on Thunderhill in 2005 and 2010, the following comes to mind.

I think that for starters every team needs to realize that this is in fact the longest road racing endurance race in the world at twenty-five hours and that there will be many enduring obstacles to face along the way – the weather, traffic, fatigue, on track incidents, mechanical wear and of course, a very long night. We will all be balancing pace, tire wear, fuel mileage and change throughout this enduring race.

With multiple classes competing together in the same race, a difference in speed and closure rates between classes will often be something to keep on top of – wherever you find yourself on the racetrack you might be battling within your own class or need to get by a group of slower classed cars which in a race of this length needs to be done swiftly, but with care and consideration.

I would say that some of the most difficult parts of the race would be the ½ way to ¾ way mark, where unwelcoming weather and poor visibility often comes into play. For me, in the past, I have seen slippery conditions compounded by cars going off track and dragging dirt, grass and debris back onto the racing surface. When this happens there is really only one racing line around corners – offline is just too slippery, its a challenge.

I’ve also seen some interesting crashes during this race at all hours – cars on fire, on their rooftops, on their sides or parked on top of safety barriers, it has all happened.

The teamwork, support and camaraderie amongst crew, drivers, family and supporters also come to mind – it's contagious, and heartwarming to see. This is one of my many favorite parts of racing.

Being in the race car and watching the sun rise is something that I will never forget – it’s a surreal sight and feeling, knowing that you have come this far and that the team will still have five or six hours to go. You’re still pushing, head down and racing, but you’re listening, the racing car has been at full song for nineteen hours, you over analyze every noise, and you’ve come so far, you know the finish is achievable and you push for the checkered flag.

Bottom line is, we love it.

Endurance racing is absolutely awesome and I find myself hugely appreciative of the opportunity that Steve Tarpley, Dave Smith and SNT Motorsports have given me to not only drive such an amazing and iconic racing car but to also be a part of an incredible team and organization. I can't wait!

Testing

2011-11-23T22:18:00.000-08:00

Chris Cook, Tomy Drissi

The SNT Motorsports Ford GT