Tag Archives: HPDE

Building a Track Car–Goodbye Miata

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

It was a journey that I really enjoyed.  Transforming the 1996 Miata from a well ridden roadster to a very capable track-day car was a project that I really enjoyed.  Along the way I was able to engage several friends … Continue reading →

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Track Day Weekend–The Miata at VIR

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Finally I could make it to an event at my favorite track, Virginia International Raceway (VIR).  It would be a chance for me to see what it was like to track a great handling, but low-powered car and brush out … Continue reading →

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Whoops!

Posted on April 5, 2009 by

  I was having such a great weekend, too.  Saturday was a full day in the advanced group of drivers and a new instructor.  My instructor was a very enthusiastic guy who really enjoyed what the Evo could do.  We … Continue reading →

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Video from VIR HPDE Session May 29

Posted on June 8, 2008 by

Here are a couple of photos from one of the run group participants.  Thanks to Rick’s wife Debbie! Here are a set of four videos  that make up the entire last session for me.  

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VIR – Playing Hooky part two

Posted on June 4, 2008 by

Shortly after returning home from my track days at VIR a sister of mine called to find out how it had gone.  I related some of my experiences and she then asked if there were any women at the event.  … Continue reading →

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VIR – Playing Hooky

Posted on May 31, 2008 by

I spent half of this past Tuesday and all of Wednesday and Thursday enjoying the rolling hills of Virginia International Raceway this week.  I am going to follow up with a more comprehensive piece on the time spent there, but … Continue reading →

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