One of the facets I really enjoy about coaching is the diversity of the events I get to participate in. Last week I had two very different experiences, but they were both a lot of fun and gave me a lot of satisfaction as a coach. The first event was definitely...

I just got home from Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and IMSA’s Petit LeMans event. We had absolutely gorgeous weather and record crowds on hand for another exciting season finale. I was fortunate enough to be driving with Automatic Racing again in their #09 Aston...

Last week included some really exciting news for Mazda Motorsports as well as Mazda racers and fans with the unveiling of the Mazda3 TCR race car, which will begin competition next season. This project has been in the works for quite a while, and it’s so satisfying to...

When does it make sense to start testing and developing for next season? You can look at this a couple of different ways. One way is to park your car and take some time to regroup after the end of the season. After a break, you can figure out what areas have the...

The finale for many open-wheel racing series was this past weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Championship, which saw its fair share of tight racing and drama throughout the event. Multiple drivers were in the...

This past weekend I was at the IMSA race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. I was there for my standard duties providing IMSA hot laps for Mazda VIP guests as well as for coaching Ashton Harrison in the final round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series. It was a...

It’s that time of the year where championships are in sight and the race season is winding down. It’s important not to become complacent during such an important final push for the season. That holds true whether you’re a track day regular or a professional team...

Last week was a really exciting one for me, but also really busy. I actually started my week in Colorado working with some MX-5 Cup drivers at High Plains Raceway as they prepared for the upcoming race at Portland. Luke Oxner competes in the ND2 class while Brandon...

NASA hosted an event at Virginia International Raceway last weekend, and I stayed busy coaching and providing a Mazda MX-5 ND1 orientation for drivers. The Mazda MX-5 ND is eligible for Global MX-5 Cup and club racing, and this particular ND1 model was available for...

I had the unique opportunity to help a team with a 24-hour endurance race at Virginia International Raceway during the weekend. A few of my really good buddies always campaign a car in the event, but this year it was a car they had never run before. They had held a...