Founded in 2001, the Indy Racing Experience provides fans the ultimate opportunity of a lifetime by experiencing the high speeds of IndyCar racing with our driving and 2-seater programs. While casually talking one afternoon in a small garage on Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, Scott Jasek, Joe Kennedy and Jeff Sinden imagined stretching out a regular IndyCar Series…
The Ford Mustang. The Dodge Challenger. The Chevrolet Camaro. Racing side-by- side. In a reflection of the ongoing muscle car battle for supremacy that has raged for nearly 50 years, transcending tracks, showrooms and garages across America, Trans Am is putting the pony back in the paddock and back on the racetrack with TA2, powered by AEM. With car counts regularly…
Getting behind the wheel of a car, for some, means assuming a whole new personality as if it were some kind of subconscious alter ego. While it’s important to maintain safety on the road, some people cannot help but to feel like a whole different person, seemingly invincible. We’ve all seen that guy who likes to weave in and out of traffic, only to be stopped…
HUNTINGTON BEACH – At the signal, race cars take off on a clay terrain, zooming on an irregular track that’s loaded with obstacles. As they fly into the air from jumps or make turns, they periodically flip over, but no one becomes worried about the driver’s safety. Some spectators even laugh at the accident. That’s because the driver is standing on an elevated…
A screenshot from the World of Outlaws Craftsman sprint car series 2016 DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway. Sprint car racing is one of the most dangerous short-track racing sports with less regulations, according to race experts. The lightweight but powerful winged cars drive on smaller dirt tracks at speeds of more than 100 mph. According to a 2013 New York…
A worldwide economic recession? You don’t say. Italian supercar manufacturer Pagani is certainly moving ahead with business as usual as it debuts its $1.8 million Zonda R at the 2009 Geneva auto show. The catch, however, is that it’s not street-legal, and is intended only for private track days. This is actually the second appearance of the Zonda R in Geneva…
Written for both the engineer and the automobile enthusiast, RCVD explores the engineering details governing the motions of automobiles in general and race cars in particular. Topics addressed include: Tire behavior, Aerodynamics, Steady-State and Transient Stability & Control, Wheel Load analysis, Steering Systems, Suspensions, Dampers, Force-Moment…
One of the most frequently asked questions about vehicle decals involves the choice of vinyl. Which vinyl you should use depends largely on your target market. Obviously, if your customer wants a chrome or carbon fiber accent, your choices are limited. But you do have choices. For basic graphics on flat or simple curves, you can use a metallized film like Schein…
My baby is now my big boy. Noah turned two on February 15th! We celebrated with a colorful race car themed party which included his favorite activities. It was a fun, exhausting, absolutely gorgeous day. We all had a blast! The food table is always one of the first things I plan for parties. Once we decided to go with a race car theme, I asked my dad if we could…
CTECH Manufacturing was established in the early 90’s out of a need for a lighter, stronger, higher quality aluminum cabinet for race trailers. Jim Greenheck, owner and racer himself, developed CTECH’s exclusive MotionLatchTM drawer and door handle which allow for One Hand One Motion opening and closing/latching for transport. With its patented design the MotionLatchTM…
There are 10 key factors to be considered when designing a suspension system, whether it’s for a single seater or sports prototype, and part of the skill of the designer lies in reconciling the conflicts between them. Of course, one aims to avoid compromise in any direction, but inevitably some criteria will be given priority over others. The most important of…
Facebook Tweet Pinterest The Las Vegas Review-Journal said the driver was a male customer in his 30s and the instructor was a male in his 50s. Further identification was awaiting notification of next of kin. Calls to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and to the company that operates the racetrack have not yet been returned. The 11-turn, 1.5-mile track…
And while we ll never know if electronics could have saved walker and his loss is still tragic, the Carrera GT didn t lack stability control because of a defect. The lack of stability control was a feature. Here s why. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The Carrera GT had an unlikely rise. It was born out of a Le Mans program that was abandoned so the company…
Stewart-Haas Racing has filed a $31 million breach of contract lawsuit against sponsor Nature s Bakery after the company terminated its contract to pay $15.2 million a year to sponsor Danica Patrick through 2018. The lawsuit, filed Friday in North Carolina state court, alleges Nature s Bakery terminated the three-year deal after one season, stating in a letter…
Your older car looks great, and it runs like a dream, but sometimes you wish it had some of those newfangled options, such as a push button start. With this type of system, you can start your vehicle simply by pushing a button, rather than inserting a key into the ignition and turning it. It is possible to buy an aftermarket push button start kit and modify your…
Head to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 18 miles north of the Las Vegas Strip. Upon arrival, check in and register with the welcome staff. Then meet and greet the professional racing instructor. A 30-minute safety orientation will cover proper driving position, steering techniques, car specifications (power, gearbox, braking, and accelerating), and proper racing…
The Chaparral 2D Race Car 67 is a Race car produced by Chaparral. It first appears in Gran Turismo 4. The car appears to be the #7 driven by Phil Hill and Jo Bonnier, who won the Nürburgring 1 km endurance race in 1966. In-game description In 1966, the Chaparral racing team decided to expand its motorsports ventures outside of North America and enter the world…
Using the same magic formula that made the Legends Cars the most mass-produced competition car in history, officials of USLCI have introduced the Bandolero Car. The Bandolero Car is a turnkey, spec-series racer designed for drivers as young as eight years old and the young-at-heart at any age. The Bandolero Car serves as a stepping stone between a 1/4 Midget…
Ever since there s been cars, there s been racing of some kind. The first ones to the street corner, or the first ones to the pub at the end of town. Racing, as early as the 1890 s, was already reaching for higher speeds. In the USA, Ormond Beach in Florida (the Birth Place of Speed) became the place to test your car, your engine, and your nerves by setting land…
Want this item? Be notified when it s back in stock. Race them all and win with this willing track vehicle. A LEGO Technic offering, this set delivers a lot of value with its wide rubber tires, working steering, and sturdy parts. This collectible retired LEGO set from 1997 is in very good condition with all 97 pieces present, carefully checked from an accurate…
K1 Speed is the largest indoor karting company in the United States, with many locations nationwide. Our K1 Speed San Francisco center brings indoor go-kart racing to the Bay Area. If you live in Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, San Mateo, Millbrae, Burlingame or a nearby community, we have the place for you! Our indoor karting center is a state-of-the-art entertainment…
That 1969 version of the Skyline was a touring car like no other. Taking cues from the Nissan Prince R380 racing prototype, it relied on a four-valve Dual Overhead Cam engine for power and four-wheel independent suspension for its remarkable handling. The car obliterated the competition in Japan s domestic touring races, winning 52 races in its first three years…
Becoming a driver is a big commitment that takes time, money and hard work. First, you should check out a rally in person, either as a spectator or volunteer worker. Being a volunteer at a rally will enable you to meet with teams, drivers and rally officials, ask them questions, and get a general sense of what it really takes to be involved at any given level…
Now More Than Ever, There s A Front-Engined Dragster In Your Future There are lots of ways to hurtle your body down a dragstrip, but few are as terrifying, exhilarating, and soul satisfying as with a front-engined dragster. Talk to enough slingshot pilots-from the 2, 500-plus-horsepower nostalgia Top Fuel boys to weekend bracket racers running 400hp carb’d small-block…
