Understanding Data: Interpreting for Beginners

Understanding Data: Interpreting for Beginners

Very often when working with drivers, I get the comment, “Yeah, I need to look into learning to understand data,” or, “I need to better utilize the data acquisition that I have.” Some drivers are using their data acquisition software just as a lap timer! I have...
Memorial Day Weekend Memories at Lime Rock

Memorial Day Weekend Memories at Lime Rock

Memorial Day Weekend was about tradition: going to Lime Rock Park. Driving to the track, which is a beautiful route from the airport, really made me think about what Lime Rock means to me and all the great memories I’ve had at the circuit. In fact, the first track I...
Supercharger, Sequential Gearbox, and Soaked!

Supercharger, Sequential Gearbox, and Soaked!

After prepping the Long Road Racing supercharged, sequential gearbox Mazda GMX-5 Cup car for the Grassroots Motorsports Ultimate Track Car Challenge, it was time to put it to the test last week. The forecast for the event was threatening wet weather, and indeed that’s...
Supercharged for the Ultimate Track Car Challenge

Supercharged for the Ultimate Track Car Challenge

Later this week is the annual Grassroots Motorsports Ultimate Track Car Challenge. Once again this year, Long Road Racing will be entering a Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Car with some new, exciting additions. Last year, they introduced the SADEV sequential gearbox, and this...
Last-lap Drama (Again) and a Podium at Mid-Ohio

Last-lap Drama (Again) and a Podium at Mid-Ohio

Last weekend was the third round of the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Series at Mid-Ohio. Britt Casey, Jr. and I were back in action with the No. 77 TRUMPF Audi RS3 LMS that we run in the TCR class with Compass Racing. We were both looking for redemption...