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Just watching a show about the development of the current generation of Ford BOSS 302's and they have Parnelli Jones (who raced the originals in Trans Am) doing some of the testing. Part of the clips they showed of the 'old' car was of Parnelli Jones going through 3A and 3B at Pacific!!! Good...

Ever wonder what it's like trying to deal with SEVEN gears in a race car? Here's a really good example at a track where you 'work' the gears. Vettel at Interlagos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q_mBwwsP1ts#%21

GEEZUS videos you just gotta see to believe! Yes it's a GEEZUS video and if you are a LOVER of SPEED, it's MAGIC! Something like 'The Need for SPEED' after racing! Love the flying past people standing on observation decks overlooking canyons! And at about 1:50 passing UNDER the high voltage...

Serious sources say that Ferrari and an Italian investment firm with close ties to Fiat are, get this, PONDERING purchasing Formula One from Bernie!!! Man two things.. 1. That's gonna cost a pretty penny. 2. You think Ferrari has an 'inside' advantage now... LOL

Both at good but different prices..... A 20: http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45699 A 30: http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45704 NOTE: Ones with fixed teathers can be changed out to sliding versions by Andy.

Here's a posting of a BBC documentary on F1 racing in the '60's and '70's concerning how many deaths were occuring and what was done about it. Lead by Sir Jackie of course. It really was a 'bad time'. You'd open Autoweek (no TV from Europe then) and read about your favorite F1 driver and how he...

It's a long shot but, fellow put this post on Apexspeed. I told him to post it here but the "join up" function is disabled (apparently). So..... I need a Chevy Nova front frame clip transported to thunderhill from Portland. If anybody has room please let me know metrocab@pacbell.net Richard...

Just got E-mail that Frank Manley passed away a little after midnight Sunday morning. Frank was a beacon of SCCA racing with over 50 years as a driver and then race Steward. The sight of him and his wife, Joan in drivers services for SCCA and SOVREN will be sorely missed :( :(

I for one, am very thankful to have another Christmas and perhaps one more (complete) racing season ahead of me. And to all of you and your family's.... MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ! !

Yup, that time of year for the SOVREN Historics over the 4th of July weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Case you haven't heard Celebrity Driver this year is Augie Pabst!! Colorful carreer (he and his son still run a prep shop in addition to being a retired exec from the brewery). But I...

Jeff has had great fun racing the Reynard FC's in 2008 and 2009. But he has decided to focus his recreational activities in other directions. So, here's your chance to own TWO complete Reynard Formula Continentals for the price of one! THE CARS: Reynard SF89 and SF90 for sale as package deal...

Well the field is pretty much set for the SCCA Double National at Pacific this weekend. One late entry that sorta shocked me is MILES JACKSON in a Stohr 01D D/SR!! We are used to watching him motor the Frisbee Can-Am, Shadow F1 or the Chevron F5000 car. Group 1 will be exciting. FIVE of the...

And another group are reaching for the Golden Ring of motorsports in the U.S.A. Reports from people who should know is, the same mistakes won't be made 2wice! http://www.cyphergrp.com/ and talk of it: http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=255238&posted=1#post255238

In an effort to increase their membership the SCCA has begun an advertising program on GOOGLE! http://www.google.com/

For those who haven't been following, the United States F1 project has come to an abrupt end... sigh Pretty obvious from the picture that they won't make the Bahrain opener next weekend or any other in 2010 Psst, wanna buy a cheap carbon fiber tub?? No, they don't have 2 tubs. It's a composite...

CANCEL: GONE in less then 3 hours. Seems people are always looking for these and they don't stay on the market long. Posted on Apexspeed this morning..... good price at that. Direct Wire AMB. Used 4 times, like new. $275.00. Call my cell 203-499-7956 or email jchimbolo@comcast.net

Walter Horn in Portland just posted this garage clearance stuff on Apexspeed if you're looking for general stuff: ------------------------------------------------------------- I quit racing a few years back and am now doing a long range move and have decided to try and lighten the load a bit...

Greg Coffin has put his Lola 340/342 up for sale on Apexspeed as a roller. Very nice car with JPS style livery.. Can you say Honda Fit engine? :) Or, hang in with it as a roller and wait for the Kent's coming out of conversions to hit the market. PHOTO...

Any of you ICSCC Kart racers want to show the SOVREN guys how it's done? ;) They are having a KART race on July 2nd at Pacific Raceway from 5:30 to 9:00 PM for the benifit of Children's Hospital. OPEN to all but, you must be a minimum of 5' tall. Looking for 25 teams of 4 drivers Entry...

For those who race, the name Joe Stimola has stood for the ultimate in shock & suspension savvy since the 1970's. Although an eastern racer, he is well known throughout the sport of road racing. Lost this morning to us... fair winds and following seas, Joe. The announcement...