Love and Racing
Having experienced a major heart attack a couple of years ago, I sometimes find myself wondering, “Uh, oh, what was that sensation?” That sometimes...
Timeout With: Robert Gagliardo
Robert Gagliardo, 39, is a multiple race winner, the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Spec E46 champion and 2016 Eastern States Champion in Spec E46, with multiple...
Check the Rulebook for 2017!
Before the season begins in earnest, it’s best to run through your class rulebook to see if anything has changed. As in years past,...
Zach Hillmann
Name:
Zach Hillmann
Age:
27
Region:
Great Lakes
Hometown:
Chicago
Racing Class:
GTS2
Sponsors:
VFC Motorsport, MCS Suspension, Hoosier Tire, Team Janica Racing, Web Camshafts
Day Job:
Shop manager, VFC Motorsport
Favorite...
Ford Mustang GT 350R
When I get to test cars each October at Willow Springs International Raceway during the Motor Press Guild’s Track Days event, I have procedure...
Qualifying Strategy
Q: How do I make the most of my qualifying session?
A: Qualifying requires many pieces fall into place to achieve the fastest lap, particularly when competition...
One Man, Two Car, Three Podiums
Michael Shawhan
Michael Shawhan decided he wanted to race his Spec E46 at the 2016 Eastern States Championships, so he did. Claiming a solid...
Making Things Right
Rookie driver Karla Pestotnik won’t forget her first collision when she hit fellow Honda Challenge 2 driver Tom Paule during a qualifying race at...
Trash and Dash
Richard Fitzgerald didn’t drive more than 700 miles and endure two tire blowouts on his hauler to give up when the engine on his...
Keeping My Day Job
In my youth, my favorite concerts were always Grateful Dead shows. I never followed the band around in a VW van — because I...
