Overtaking, Defending, and Staying Safe in the First Corner
As the drivers sit on the starting grid, their eyes fix keenly on the light or the flag marshal, they bite their lips, breathe shallowly and tense their grip around the steering wheel.
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Quick Thinking, Avoiding Spinners, and Making Saves
At which point does a driver decide to accept that a slide is beyond catching, and how do they know which way to go to avoid a competitor who’s spun off ahead of them?
Class Structure: Engine
The engine in a Stocker is very important, but in most cases, these engines are actually “stocker” than you might think.
Class Structure: Shocks, Springs, Tires and Wheels
In the past, we’ve taken a close look at what makes a legal Stock Eliminator car tick. Some of the well-scienced parts include shocks and springs, along with wheels, tires and rear end assemblies.
Class Structure: How Can “Stockers” Be So Quick?
Today’s Stockers haul. From the outside, they can look like the Rubik’s Cube of performance – going fast with “minimal” modifications. Not so.
Class Structure: Determining Your NHRA or IHRA Class
Want to go class racing? Stock looks pretty good, doesn’t it? But hang on – how on earth do you figure out what fits what?
Karting and F4: Two Entry Points for the Aspiring Road Racer
There are a number of different ways people can get started road racing, but the best performance bargains are undoubtedly karts and low-powered single seaters.
The Secrets to Working Effectively with Mechanics and Engineers
Despite the notion that racing is a solitary sport, the best racers are those who can work well with their mechanics and engineers.
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[Video] Mickey Thompson Tire Challenge
Justin Banner breaks down two cars with identical setups, the only difference? Their rear tires.
Injuries, Safety Equipment, and the Nature of Danger in Motor Racing
Head and neck injuries are an inseparable part of motorsport, and for decades were the greatest threat to drivers’ lives. Even today, in the age of strict rules, super-stiff crash structures and responsive medical teams, danger is inseparable from motorsport.