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(Partially stemming from the MidWest & Central Div IT thread about PDEs) I’m very pleased that SCCA is now starting to performance driving events. It had been an important missing stage for a novice to begin club racing with SCCA. Now that we have this tool, I’d really like to see it utilized...

One of my goals in 2007 is to visit a new track. The tracks I'm considering are VIR, Nelson Ledges, BeaveRun, and Mid Ohio. I've seen videos from VIR & Mid Ohio, but don't know much about Nelson Ledges or BeaveRun. My personal preferences on tracks - love LRP, Road Atlanta, Summit; enjoy the...

In the past I've used brake cleaner, but am wondering if there's something out there that you've found to work better. I've tried a few other products from the parts store, but they haven't worked as well. Now that I finally got the engine out of the car, I want to get rid of all the greese! I...

I realize this sounds like a silly question, but I always struggle in taking off axle nuts that were put on by the factory. One of the biggest problems is how it is crimped on. Right now I need to take both axles off, and it’s holding up me getting the engine out. Both axle nuts are crimped, and...

Over the winter I bought a nice DeWalt cordless impact wrench, but it just doesn't have enough torque. I often find myself either taking much, much longer on a project or like today getting stuck and simply not being able to move forward since the tool I have can't handle it. It's become very...

Since my incident at LRP, I wasn't able to complete the two SCCA required events necessary to renew my license. I did two NASA events, but don't think that will be accepted. :( There are a couple of people I can contact, but would like to start by speaking with the divisional license chairmain...

Before I get to the scenario, here’s the related rules quoted from the GCR: The scenario: This past weekend at the NARRC, several of us were watching one of the IT races at Lime Rock. During the pace lap, one of the cars backed off quite a bit. This wasn’t simply one of those “back off to get...

If you haven’t heard, the South Jersey Region is hosting the Northeast Division SCCA "Mini" Convention being held on November 10-12, 2006, at the Clarion Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ. There are still opportunities to advertise your business at the convention. One of the options is to put an...

I should start this by stating that I realize there maybe a difference in answers depending upon a driver’s goals. In this scenario, it would be for someone who has a fighting shot at winning a race here and there and wants to be a contender in rainy weather. I’ve got a set of unshaved Toyo...

I’ve received a few e-mails from people talking about the hurdles or myths they overcame to get into road racing. I know from talking with people (it seems especially over a few beers), many of us have some very interesting stories to tell. I think it would be fun to share some of these with...

I realize I'm a bit late in the game with this, but I'd really like to see the convertable cars in this class run without hard roofs. I think it would look really cool to see these cars racing with the tops down, make things a bit easier since for some of the cars getting a hard top can be...

Hi, Wondering if anyone has any extra crew spots for the 8/19 race at Lime Rock? In total, we're looking for three but even if you have one, that would be cool. The other two people are Melissa Gran and Jon Quimbaya. Thanks!!!

This past weekend a bunch of us went down to Summit Point for NASA's - the race guys, not the space guys- HyperFest event. (Saw that sticker and thought it was cute.) The event itself was very cool, although the very late evening stuff was annoying. But overall, we had a blast! One thing we...

In addition to Lime Rock’s track rental fees increasing, the cost for spectators to attend SCCA events has also increased. :angry: If purchased in advance, the gate price is $15. If purchased at the gate, its $20. I realize that’s an absolute bargain to watch the best racing series in America...

I got the oil pan off, but am having a really difficult time putting it back on properly. But of course I'm only having this problem since I don't have a lift. Or something like that. :lol: Yeah, I know, this should be a very simple task to complete. Based on the shop manual, I'm supposed to...

I absolutely hate oil leaks! :mad1: I've been trying to determine where in the world the engine is leaking oil. I cleaned it up very good, ran the engine but it didn't leak. I then brought it over to a friend of mine who actually knows what he is doing with cars, and he REALLY cleaned it up...

For what seems like an eternity now, I’ve been working on a book that discusses how people can get into racing. It covers everything from autocrossing, HPDEs, to building/buying a racecar. The book is finally close to being published (sometime this July) and I’ve been working on a website for...

I've often heard of people using a less expensive camber tool that utilizes a bubble such as a traditional level. While I see the benefit of a tool like the smart camber (electronic), its simply out of my budget. From what I found, places sell the bubble style camber tool for under $40. One...

So, I just did something really stupid while rushing to put the new radiator in today! :bash_1_: Now that I have two nice holes from hitting the power steering bolts, how should I go about fixing it? Last year at the track, we used some JB Weld to complete the repair, which worked very well...

I’m sure by now you’ve seen information about NASA’s inaugural championship race at Mid Ohio, right? Link to NASA Championships Site! It looks awesome! With the advent of NASA North East and the five race requirement to enter the championship event, whose planning on attending the...