Looking Ahead
At the last race of the season, the Southern California Spec Miata points championship was up for grabs between me and my friend and...
Learning How Others Think
There have been times I’ve overheard HPDE drivers venting frustrations about having to get to their download sessions on time when they could be...
Life’s Riches
Travel is the only thing that costs money, yet makes you richer. I don’t remember where I first heard that phrase — or words...
When’s The Last Time You Wrote Down A Goal?
Whenever I speak about setting goals, I ask people if they believe in the significance of written goals. They always say yes, but when...
You Would Be Surprised
Getting off to a good start in racing means keeping within a grassroots budget. After all, the less it cost, the more time you...
Two Scoops
At the last event we had here in Southern California, I finally did something I had been meaning to do for a long time,...
Have Fun Along The Way
“Roger Penske is not going to call any of you Monday morning to offer you a ride.”
This was one of the first things I...
Being of Service
“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”
Even though I was only...
Channeling Smokey
I just returned from a weekend of racing and, well, let’s just say the results were mixed.
In terms of racing, I’ve had better weekends....
Spirit and Creativity
Every August the attention of most auto enthusiasts on the planet turns to the Monterey Peninsula in central California for the legendary Monterey Car...