Using the Garmin Catalyst to go Faster
Whether you knew it or not, we are living the glory days of driver development technology. Moore’s Law being what it is, it seems...
Top Tips for Building A Spec E46 Roll Cage
It might be overstating the obvious to say that a roll cage in a racecar is the last line of defense in a big...
Fitting a Tall Driver in a Small Car — and Other Cage Tricks
The first question a tall Miata driver gets is, “How do you fit in it?”
Well, a carefully constructed cage and a well-chosen seat and...
The Importance of a Good Racing Fire System
As he rounded the last complex of corners that lead onto the front straightaway, a fire ignited under the hood of his Spec Miata....
Trackside Suspension Adjustments
My car isn’t handling well. What should I change? Who do I ask? Well, if you’re like most people, you ask around the paddock....
How to Install a Kill Switch in a Miata Racecar
This is a story about how to install a kill switch in a Miata, but it’s also something of an ode to two guys...
Balancing Act: Finding The Perfect Chassis Setup for Speed
Turn 4, a medium speed left hander requires considerable braking at the end of a long straight. As soon as you turn in, the...
Track Day Upgades for BRZ Brakes
One car that is starting show up in greater numbers at NASA events is the Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86/FRS, and the aftermarket is serving up...
Making Use of OEM Hardware on a Racecar
Engineers and designers who work for OEM automobile manufacturers spend years working on their education. When they do finally land a job with a...
Civic Duties: Building a Honda Civic for Street and Track
I started racing karts at age 5, and since then I have enjoyed the speed and cornering forces that you feel when racing. Near...
