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Call To Grid is thrilled to announce our continued relationship with the 2024 Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge presented by Grassroots Motorsports! This year things are a bit different. The UTCC is Thursday and Friday and the SCCA Time Trials Nationals are Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be at the track Thursday and Friday and we’ll be handing out prizes Friday evening for …
When it comes to purchasing a helmet for auto racing or track days, we have many options and brands to choose from. But what really is the difference between a $249 helmet and a $751 helmet and a $1,999 helmet? It helps to understand the different homologations such as Snell and the FIA, the requirements by your sanctioning body, features on each helmet and most importantly fit so it will protect you when you need it …
Motorsports, in addition to the physical aspects of the sport, is also mental. When on track our mind is fully immersed and occupied with one job – being as quick as the equipment will allow, and the sense of self-preservation. In any sport or activity requiring precision, optimal mental focus and performance, hydration is critical! Only a 2% loss of water to body weight can…s …
For most drivers, brake technique is one of the last skills we develop. Many newer drivers first work on finding the fastest line, then work on throttle application. Even seasoned drivers at a newer track will spend early test sessions learning the line. Its counter intuitive, but speed can be found under the brakes …
Carroll Smith in his book “Drive to Win” talks about what it takes to become a successful race car driver. He boils it down to “determination, combined with discipline” being what enables one to drive a car to the limit of ones ability. I would add to that – desire …
Keeping our focus on the springs, we discuss the role springs and sway bars play in the handling characteristics of our car. Specifically with respect to grip. We also discuss the role that weight transfer (lateral load transfer) and body roll play in grip …
Call To Grid is thrilled to announce our continued relationship with the 2024 Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge presented by Grassroots Motorsports! This year things are a bit different. The UTCC is Thursday and Friday and the SCCA Time Trials Nationals are Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be at the track Thursday and Friday and we’ll be handing out prizes Friday evening for …
When it comes to purchasing a helmet for auto racing or track days, we have many options and brands to choose from. But what really is the difference between a $249 helmet and a $751 helmet and a $1,999 helmet? It helps to understand the different homologations such as Snell and the FIA, the requirements by your sanctioning body, features on each helmet and most importantly fit so it will protect you when you need it …
Motorsports, in addition to the physical aspects of the sport, is also mental. When on track our mind is fully immersed and occupied with one job – being as quick as the equipment will allow, and the sense of self-preservation. In any sport or activity requiring precision, optimal mental focus and performance, hydration is critical! Only a 2% loss of water to body weight can…s …
For most drivers, brake technique is one of the last skills we develop. Many newer drivers first work on finding the fastest line, then work on throttle application. Even seasoned drivers at a newer track will spend early test sessions learning the line. Its counter intuitive, but speed can be found under the brakes …
Carroll Smith in his book “Drive to Win” talks about what it takes to become a successful race car driver. He boils it down to “determination, combined with discipline” being what enables one to drive a car to the limit of ones ability. I would add to that – desire …
Keeping our focus on the springs, we discuss the role springs and sway bars play in the handling characteristics of our car. Specifically with respect to grip. We also discuss the role that weight transfer (lateral load transfer) and body roll play in grip …
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