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  • GTI Series Part #6: Adding Roll Center Correction

    GTI Series Part #6: Adding Roll Center Correction

    The last time you heard about the GTI, I was limping it home from COTA after melting the brakes. Not literally, but pretty damn close. As it turns out, I’m an idiot. I’m not sure if something changed between my research and buying them or if I was wrong the whole time, but I thought

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  • The MOTUL Course de Monterey at Laguna Seca

    The MOTUL Course de Monterey at Laguna Seca

    A wall of fog. That is what greeted me as I arrived at the Motul Course de Monterey at Laguna Seca Raceway. Being at the bottom of a dry lake bed, hence the name, the circuit is prone heavy cloud cover sticking around. As I left the parking area, I had no idea what I

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  • Reno SCCA: The Biggest Little Autocross in the World

    Reno SCCA: The Biggest Little Autocross in the World

    There is one thing that is certain when moving across the country, you’ll need to find a new SCCA chapter. Having recently moved back to Reno where I grew up, I made it about a month before signing up for a local SCCA autocross event. What can I say, I have a problem. Being new

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  • Luftgekühlt 9 Air/Water: An Enthusiast’s Dream

    Luftgekühlt 9 Air/Water: An Enthusiast’s Dream

    Luftgekühlt is one of the most anticipated car events in the US. Being a German car fan, it was always on my radar. Luftgekühlt (German for Air Cooled) is a single-make car show featuring only “air-cooled” Porsches. Created by Patrick Long and Jeff Zwart, this year will be the 9th edition of the now cult-followed

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  • Bucket List Driving at Circuit of the Americas

    Bucket List Driving at Circuit of the Americas

    If you’re a car enthusiast and you live in Texas, then seeing the Circuit of the Americas is probably on your bucket list. The 3.4-mile track near Austin is known for hosting the United States Grand Prix among other major racing events. But for many enthusiasts like myself, getting behind the wheel and tackling a

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  • My First Track Day at Harris Hill Raceway

    My First Track Day at Harris Hill Raceway

    I’ve have always dreamed of taking my car on a track to see what it can do. So when I got an opportunity to book a spot just up the road from me, I knew I had to sign up. Had no idea what to expect, but I wasn’t going to let a bit of

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  • Behind Enemy Lines: I Attended the Dutch Grand Prix

    Behind Enemy Lines: I Attended the Dutch Grand Prix

    As a Formula One fan, attending a Grand Prix abroad race has always been a dream of mine. Despite being a huge Lewis Hamilton supporter, when the Dutch Grand Prix returned to Zandvoort in 2020, I knew I had to go at some point. I’ve always wanted to see Amsterdam and what better way than

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  • Austin Cars and Coffee

    Austin Cars and Coffee

    I have been to plenty of cars and coffee events before. You get a coffee and head down to the local meet-up spot and ogle over cars for an hour or two, then head home and get on with your day. However, the saying “Everything’s bigger in Texas” isn’t just about the capitol building. Austin’s

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  • Spokes Autocross: Second Time is the Charm

    Spokes Autocross: Second Time is the Charm

    After months of previously scheduled commitments and numerous delays in getting my new suspension figured out, I finally made it out to my second autocross event. This time I was heading south to the River City Community Church parking lot in Selma, TX. Compared to my last autocross event, the drive was a bit of

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  • GTI Series Part 5: Aero Modifications

    GTI Series Part 5: Aero Modifications

    As an avid car enthusiast, I’m always looking for new ways to modify my cars. Over the last few years, I have focused mostly on performance-specific upgrades. After waiting a very long time for the release of some new parts, I’m finally ready to share my thoughts on the new lineup from Aerofabb. Aerofabb is

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