Tommy Parry

About Tommy Parry

Tommy Parry has been racing and writing about racing cars for the past seven years. As an automotive enthusiast from a young age, Tommy worked jobs revolving around cars throughout high school and tried his hand on the race track on his twentieth birthday. After winning his first outdoor kart race, he began working as an apprentice mechanic to amateur racers in the Bay Area to sharpen his mechanical understanding. He has worked as a trackday instructor and automotive writer since 2012 and continues to race karts, formula cars, sedans and rally cars in the San Francisco region.

Upcoming Gems from Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2019

December 20, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

Here’s a list of ten intriguing cars from the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction taking place January 12-20. The selection, as you’d imagine, is stunning.

Scott’s ’78 Camaro Pro Tourer

September 19, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

Rather than grow frustrated with the dusty ‘78 Camaro Type LT and the state it was in, Scott decided to modify it to his liking and turn it into a bonafide Pro Tourer.

Tubeframed, V8-Powered, Featherweight Pontiac Firefly

August 21, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

It doesn’t occur to most people that one of the lightest economy cars in existence should be made into anything but a grocery getter.

Todd’s Compound-Boosted Grand National

August 20, 2018 Tommy Parry 1

It’s an uncommon swap. Not only is this Grand National’s motor both supercharged and turbocharged, the original V6 has been scrapped entirely.

Trimming Distance and the Challenge of Late Apexing

June 7, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

The theory is that a later apex allows a longer application of the throttle, which produces a minuscule increase in exit speed and a longer, more assured throttle application without a lift or wheelspin – but the real advantage is the magnification of that extra mile an hour down the length of the straight.

Enrique’s Tough ’71 Nova

May 16, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

When Enrique first grabbed this Nova, he couldn’t quite believe his eyes.

A Selection of Stunners at Barrett-Jackson Northeast

May 10, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

With over 1,500 qualified bidders registered for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction, there’s no shortage of gorgeous machines upon which to feast your eyes.

Five Gems from the Upcoming Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auctions

April 6, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

For those near or willing to travel to Palm Beach, there’s a cavalcade of incredible machinery up for grabs at this year’s Barrett-Jackson Auctions.

Climbing the Racing Ladder

March 8, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

Getting into road racing isn’t the easiest endeavor around. There are a few in-roads, but beyond those things get much more complicated.

The General Approach to Rally Racing

February 8, 2018 Tommy Parry 0

While driving quickly and neatly on paved courses requires utmost precision and a careful use of both front and rear tires within a relatively narrow window of slip angle, the rally driver is wise to throw this approach out the window – though not entirely.

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