Blog
Making the Most of Limited Track Time
We’re still getting through the winter, but we can glimpse spring in our near future. Track season is definitely coming up soon—or it’s already here if you’re in a southern state—and you’re probably ready to get some seat time after watching the thrilling Rolex 24 at...
Big Crowds and Big Moments at Daytona
What a week in Daytona! It was the kickoff to the 2024 IMSA racing season with the Rolex 24 and all its supporting events. Not only was the weather absolutely perfect, but we also had a record number of fans there to watch all the action, which made the week even more...
Time for Thrilling Finishes at Daytona!
It’s an exciting week ahead as it’s the kickoff to the 2024 racing calendar with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. This is always such an exciting event, whether you’re a competitor or a fan. There is something for everyone, and despite a very cold Roar Before the 24 this past...
Tires and Temperatures on Cold Days
With all this crazy cold weather we’ve been experiencing across most of the US, it brings up a good question: how do you deal with cold weather at your winter or early spring track days? Temperatures can get quite cold overnight even as we get into those pleasant...
Kicking Off 2024 at Sebring
This week was my first event back at the racetrack in 2024, and it felt great to be in (not-so-sunny) Florida. I was at Sebring International Raceway to kick off the year, and although the weather was questionable, we had a fantastic couple of days testing with the...
New Year, New Season!
Happy New Year! It’s been wonderful spending time with my family during the holiday season. Now that January is here, it’s time to get back to the track! I’m very excited and thankful that my 2024 is shaping up to be another busy year. Travel starts next week for me,...
Season’s Greetings from the Long Family!
Wishing everybody a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This year has been a blessed one for my family and me, and I hope all of you have a very prosperous New Year! Enjoy this season of celebration!
Holy Cow, What a Year!
As the title says: Holy cow, what a year it’s been! The season has flown by, literally and figuratively, with 134,000 airline miles accumulated this calendar year. I’ve also spent 182 nights in a hotel and visited 19 different racetracks. It’s been a busy year on the...
Race Practice Without the Racing
Last week, I traveled to Austin, Texas, for a test event at Circuit of the Americas. This wasn’t your average test, though: it was a new format that Apex has come up with called The PreGrid. It encapsulates testing and race practice, all in one event. It’s perfect for...
Driving the Iconic Mazda 767 Prototype at Sebring
I spent time in sunny Sebring, Florida, this past week at the HSR Classic 12 Hour. This was Mazda’s second event in two months with their newly restored Heritage Collection, which, this time, included the 767 Prototype and the RX-7 GTO. These two cars are fan...









