Forgive me, race fans, for another long period of silence, as the weight of work and life has been creeping up to “11” again. It will stay that way through at least the end of next week, but I do hope to get some racing in and some posts posted over this coming weekend betweenContinue reading “Waiting For Faster Times”
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Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Chevrolet “Mako Shark”
BODY: Aurora WHEEL & TIRES: Road Race Replicas Ah, the cars of futures past! The 1965 Mako Shark II show car, AKA the “XP-830”, is still well remembered today, and its easy to see where the inspiration for my favorite Corvette, the 1968-72 “C3”, came from! It seems a little odd to have one ofContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Chevrolet “Mako Shark”“
Last Weekend at the Track: The Sportscar “Enduro” Recap – featuring “Track Eye”™ video!
The Sports Car 10-Lap “Enduro” successfully concluded despite an initial track timer failure, with track maintenance working tirelessly to resolve issues. Sherman “Throttlestop” Steele won in the #18 Cheetah, while Warwick “Wolf” Wagner set a new 10-lap record. Yet, several incidents marred the event, including disqualifications and a serious crash.
Cheater Magnets (with video bonus!)
The author discusses addressing the performance issues of poorly performing cars in a fleet. By using Max Force Gold Level traction magnets, he manages to enhance the performance of some underperforming models, transforming them into more competitive vehicles. However, the use of these magnets may reduce motor lifespan and should be carefully managed.
The Lore: The Stories We Tell
Ever ask yourself why so many boys play with toy cars? I’m going to graze the edge of the Twilight Zone here and do a “vanity post” that may bore some people, but if I’ve piqued your interest with that heading, read on… Guys like numbers. Guys like thrills. Guys like power. Guys like toContinue reading “The Lore: The Stories We Tell“