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Reflections on: Track Days, Competition and a Dangerous Hobby

Cutting through the air, the closest to pure flight that a human can feel while not inside a plane, I was various types of birds in flight. A seagull diving down looking for prey at the apex of the corner that can be devoured on corner exit. Moto GPA phoenix once I hit the straight trying to become a human dart, praying that I will burn up as pure fire, wings spread wide as I hit my braking markers. I realized then and there what I loved and appreciated most about track days:…the feeling of being pure avian.
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Texas Tuner Showdown presented by NOS Energy Drink

Photos by Francis Mabutas & Mike Balint

“Two tickets to the gun show!” It was a sight for sore eyes as we have seen one of the largest fields for SFWD at the Texas Tuner Showdown presented by NOS Energy Drinks held at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, TX. The blazing heat didn’t stop the hardcore fans from coming out to watch some head to head racing! Check out the final results from the event. Continue reading ‘Texas Tuner Showdown presented by NOS Energy Drink’

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Marcus Dairy Meet

Photos by Brian Chin

The Marcus Dairy PAL Meet was held this past Sunday out in Danbury, CT. The annual meet is usually held at the Dairy but due to some unforeseen circumstances last year, the location had to change. Although it wasn’t the same traditional meet the hottest Honda’s and others still made their way to the meet.
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XLR8 Show at Raceway Park! June 14th

I know this such short notice but with over 36 Judged Categories and $400 in cash for “Best of Show” you can’t go wrong! There will also be drifting to watch so you know you won’t be bored! Car show registration is $50.00 but if you pre-register, you save $5.00. To save $$$ please pre-register here.