With 2020 fading into the rear-view mirror, many motorsports participants are letting out a sigh of relief. The challenges and difficulties of last year were many, and like you, Lockton Motorsports is wishing for more health and happiness for everyone in 2021.
Even so, every day at the track is a chance for self-reflection and an opportunity for improvement. Reflecting on our own
Some motorsports participants are lucky enough to live just down the street from their favorite track. Getting their track car to an event is almost as easy as a regular workday commute. But most of us aren’t that geographically lucky.
For many participants, getting the car to the track can take hours and cover hundreds of miles. It’s not the kind of trip
If you’re like many motorsports enthusiasts, your modified track car is one of a kind. It’s common to make modifications to your vehicle to get the best performance during HPDE, track days and time trial events. But how do you go about insuring car modifications?
But it can be difficult to explain the value these upgrades add when you’re talking to some insurers.
You hate to see vehicle fires at the track, but it’s even worse when it’s your vehicle that catches fire. It’s important to know what to do in case of a fire and what safety precautions you can take to minimize the risk of vehicle fires during HPDE events.
A car can catch fire without warning with flames that spread rapidly
NCM Motorsports Park is located in what many call the Corvette capital of the world—Bowling Green, Kentucky. Right next door is the National Corvette Museum and the Corvette-producing GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The 200-acre facility features five road racing circuit configurations for sports cars, race cars and motorcycles.
History of NCM Motorsports Park
Leaders at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green first
In a typical summer, HPDE events and track days slow down in the hottest days of summer. However, with the cancellations and postponements early in the season due to COVID-19, many tracks have events planned through the hot days of July and August.
With increased temperatures in the car and on the blacktop, staying cool at the
Like everything else, HPDE events across the country have been affected by the COVID-19 health crisis and government stay-at-home orders. Many events have been cancelled or postponed, disappointing drivers who were looking forward to their next track day.
Yet while the situation is frustrating, unexpected setbacks also offer an opportunity to continue to prepare and improve, so that when events are back on,
As HPDE enthusiasts know, everyone loves a fast car, especially when it’s iconic. Here are 10 of our favorite great pop culture cars.
When Paul Michael Glaser first saw the bright red and white 1975 Ford Gran Torino on set, his first thought was “Striped Tomato.” But the car was soon a cult classic, thanks
It’s the thrill behind the wheel that draws out most race fans to track day events, but even the most experienced driver knows that each event is a learning opportunity. Education is important in HPDE driving and one of the best ways to learn is walking the track. Read on for helpful track walk tips.
For professional
MotorSport Ranch is a first of its kind country club for HPDE motoring enthusiasts located in Cresson, Texas, about 14 miles south of Fort Worth. The 304-acre facility features three road racing courses for sports cars, race cars and motorcycles.
MotorSport Ranch pioneered the concept of combining a country club with a racetrack, in place of the typical golf course.