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The Iconic but Always-Changing Laguna Seca
This past weekend we were at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for one of the final IMSA events of the year. It’s hard to imagine that the season is already starting to draw near its final races, and being out in Monterey brings back so many special memories of racing...
It’s About People, Not Cars
Today I’m enjoying reflecting on this past week. It was a busy one, traveling from event to event, but it also made me really appreciate how lucky I am to be involved in the motorsports community and to be able to have the relationships that I do with friends and...
Changing Weather, Changing Plans
This past weekend was a wild weather weekend at Road America! I was there with Forbush Performance for our SRO double-header, and one thing was for sure: we were unsure what the weather was going to do hour by hour. Our practice day as well as the following day’s...
Which Track Event is Right for You?
Lately there has been a variety of different styles of track events available to both drivers and race teams. There are some unique differences to each style of event, and picking the right one for you can really make an impact not only on your success on track, but...
Variety Keeps Coaching Fun!
Last week I had two very different coaching opportunities that were both a ton of fun and really rewarding for me. On Friday I was with the Track Advantage group for one of the many track events that they host at Virginia International Raceway throughout the year....
Podiums and a Photo Finish at Road America
This past weekend was IMSA’s annual visit to Road America, and wow, what a week! With all of IMSA’s sanctioned series at the event, it was a great show for the fans. Speaking of fans, Road America had an incredible turnout. Despite the weather being up and down, it...
Getting Ready to Race, from Road to Street
I’m excited about this week since IMSA is back in action at Road America. It’s been a long break for a couple of IMSA series, including Mazda MX-5 Cup, which had its last race all the way back in May. Lamborghini Super Trofeo hasn’t run since Watkins Glen in June, so...
Promising Young Talent in Spec MX-5
This past weekend was an SCCA event at Road Atlanta, and I was attending it on behalf of Mazda for the Spec MX-5 Challenge Series that runs on many SCCA and NASA weekends. Spec MX-5 is a newer car that Mazda created to run in the Spec MX-5 series, which many racers...
Endurance Racing and Coaching at Road Atlanta
This past weekend was a fun opportunity to join some clients not just as their coach, but also as their co-driver. We were competing in the World Racing League (WRL) endurance races at Road Atlanta, featuring a nine-hour race one day and a seven-hour race the next....
MX-5 Cup Development and a Guest Appearance
Mazda MX-5 Cup has had a long summer break in its schedule, with the last race having been at Mid-Ohio in May. It might be a break in racing, but it’s not a break in development. As the builder for the series cars, Flis Performance has been staying busy getting ready...









