Creative Outlet
To say that Tom Johnson’s 240Z had a rough start as a racecar would be a bit of an understatement. Johnson estimates that the...
One Owner
Mike Patterson drove his 1999 Z28 from the showroom to the fabrication shop, and he’s been racing it ever since.
Owner:
Mike Patterson
Year:
1999
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Camaro Z28
Class:
American Iron
Weight:
3,400 lbs....
NASA Northeast’s Alan Cohen Is Pushing His Cadillac CTS-V to New Limits
Owner:
Alan Cohen
Year:
2009
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
CTS-V
Weight:
4,000 lbs. w/driver
Engine:
6.0-liter supercharged GM LS V8, 750-hp
Transmission:
Six-speed automatic
Suspension:
Front:Â Double wishbone, JRI coilovers
Rear:Â Independent, multilink, JRI coilovers
Tires:
Front: Hoosier A7, 295-30-19
Rear: Hoosier A7, 295-30-19
Brakes:
Front: Factory Brembo...
The Outlier
Bob Cowan built the Exocet he wanted rather than the one the manufacturer intended.
There is a theory in mass communication research called “uses and...
Giant Slayer – Alexandra Sabados Does a Lot With a Little in Her 1974...
One of the easier things to forget about the Porsche 911 is how light the early models can be. With the addition of fiberglass...
Craigslist Champion – NASA Rocky Mountain’s John Scheier Proves GTS Cars Don’t Have to...
It’s probably safe to say a lot of NASA racers check Craigslist regularly looking for what one day could become their next racecar. So,...
Two of Two – Perry Herrmann’s Fifth – Generation Camaro Wasn’t the First One...
When NASA Rocky Mountain member Perry Herrmann was racing in Camaro-Mustang Challenge, he and Joe Bogetich used to go at it pretty hard on...
Gaining Momentum – Moving up to a Faster Spec Class on a Reasonable Budget
An accomplished 944 Spec racer, Ashley Burt was looking to go faster, and he found just what he was looking for in Spec Z,...
The Next Level – Dave Fedler’s M235i serves as a vehicle for his son...
Let’s begin with the obvious. You’ve probably never heard of a BMW M235i Racing much less seen one in the wild. There are two...
Shop Car – Mike Torricelli uses his Subaru BRZ for racing and promoting his...
Back in 2001, Mike Torricelli started a Subaru specialty shop in Kenilworth, N.J., as a way to subsidize his track habit. What started out...