One Lap Around Buttonwillow Raceway
In the middle of California’s Central Valley lies Buttonwillow Raceway, a technical circuit with 16 different race configurations and the option to run clockwise...
Perfected Processes
“Art is for the viewer. For the artist, it’s a series of perfected processes.” I pulled that quote from somewhere and typed it into...
What Good Is Racing?
Anyone who would tell you that racing on a road course isn’t an exciting ego boost is lying. Not only is it ego boosting,...
A Sunny Future
Five years ago, if you would have told me I would be sitting in this role as NASA Florida’s Regional Director, I would have...
The Rocky Mountain Region Visits High Plains Raceway for a Spectacular Memorial Day Weekend
High Plains Raceway may not come to mind as one of the great driving tracks in North America, but it should. This little gem...
Ron Nielsen
Name:
Ron Nielsen
Age:
47
Region:
Southeast
Hometown:
Gainesville, Ga.
Racing Class:
PTF
Sponsors:
Team Nielsen, Pull-a-Part
Day Job:
Conveyor Specialist
Favorite Food:
Pizza, Chicago style, the only real pizza
Favorite TV show:
“Boston Legal”
Favorite Movie:
“Rush”
Favorite Book:
Chilton’s, any version
Favorite Track:
Road Atlanta,...
2016 Genesis Coupe 3.8 R Spec
For years Hyundai’s sportiest coupe was the Tiburon, and before the model was discontinued, Hyundai had turned it into a pretty decent looking little...
Proper Braking
Many drivers have difficulty in the braking zone. A typical driver approaches a red light or stop sign with light initial braking and increasing...
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
The 2016 NASA Western States Championships presented by Toyo Tires will take place at one of the most challenging tracks in the Golden State:...
Timeout With: Chris Cobetto
Chris Cobetto has held a competition license since 1998. 2016 marks Cobetto’s 17th year as Regional Director for NASA Mid-Atlantic and 15th year as...