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SASCA 2012 Autocross #1 – Starting Over…

Dan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:01:44 +0000

After 5 months of my autocross inactivity & a set of new street Falken (M+S) tires for Karlino, it was good to get back into SASCA autocross competition at Retama Park, last Sunday, January 29th!. There were quite a number of new faces, which was good to see. In my CS class, I had 4 [...]

First Texas RallySport at Brianne Corn Raceway

Dan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:06:43 +0000

In Maxwell, Texas, about 2 miles ESE of the Mazda Raceway at Harris Hill (& near the San Marcos Municipal Airport), Brianne Corn has her own little slice of rally competition heaven. It’s her Brianne Corn Raceway (the BCR, as well as her shop). She’s been at/on this property (blazing trails with various rally style [...]

Speed City Cam – An Ever Vigilant Eye on Circuit of The Americas

Dan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:20:53 +0000

From the Austin American-Statesman / statesman.com: By Dave Doolittle | Thursday, January 26, 2012, 02:57 PM A couple of longtime Elroy residents who have been closely following work out at Circuit of the Americas have set up a live 24-hour webcam so others can peek in on construction, too. “We want to show that it’s [...]

Ready for 2012 for Racing? I Wannabe!

Dan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:22:37 +0000

2011 was a relatively lackluster year here at RacingReady.com… I will admit I lacked speed passion! It was also a tough year for motorsports… I DO have some plans for 2012. I hadn’t participated in actual autocross running since this past summer when I co-drove my Contributing Blogger’s hot, yellow Corvette – that was FUN! [...]

How To Inspire Motorsports Passion in Youth

Dan — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:00:35 +0000

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 [...]

The Ultimate Car Enthusiasts Driving Gift, Anytime!

Dan — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:38:03 +0000

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 & [...]

Mazda Raceway at Harris Hill, MazdaMovement Meet ‘n Greet a Success

Dan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:09:21 +0000

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 [...]