After a long, cold winter, it’s time for track cars to come out of hibernation in many parts of the country. There’s a lot that can go wrong when a car sits for months, so here’s a refresher for getting vehicles out of storage.
Grab a flashlight and
The track at Daytona International Speedway needs no introduction. Since opening in 1959, the track has been home to the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s premier racing event. The 2.5-mile tri-oval course, famous for its four high-banked corners, has played host to some of motorsports most memorable races. The speedway grounds also host concerts, civic events, car shows, motorcycle and boat racing and more.
A trailer for towing your track car can be a great investment as you become more involved in motorsports. You’ll save wear and tear on your track vehicle, have more flexibility over what you bring to the track, and have an opportunity try out tracks further from home. But towing does come with some hazards.
Towing a vehicle can be intimidating if you’ve
Nestled among 750 acres of picturesque rolling hills, Road Atlanta is one of motorsports enthusiasts’ favorite tracks in the Deep South. Known officially as Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course is located just outside of Braselton, Georgia, about 35 miles northeast of the Atlanta metro and close to the Chateau Elan resort.
Road Atlanta regularly hosts professional and amateur sports
If you have a dedicated track car, you’re probably very aware of the time and money you have in it — as well as the risks it faces from damage on the track. HPDE Insurance is the go-to solution to protect your track car during the season. But what about when the season’s over?
While the risks are different when you’re not driving
This Mishap comes from our good friend, Torsten Gross. Torsten created the Just Hands Foundation, whose mission is to normalize hand-control driving. Just Hands provides equality
Since opening in 2008, New Jersey Motorsports Park has become one of motorsports enthusiasts’ favorite tracks on the East Coast. The 500-acre facility is located about an hour south of Philadelphia, in Millville, New Jersey, next door to a historic WWII airfield. With its unique circuit design, both the 2.25-mile, 13-turn Thunderbolt Raceway and the 1.9-mile, 10-turn Lightning Raceway can be operated
This Mishap comes from Zexia, who was participating in a HPDE event at Road Atlanta — one of our favorite tracks!
Like all drivers at Road
HPDE is a sport where safety is emphasized, along with speed, fun and learning, but some risk still remains. Track hazards are a big one. Encountering the wrong track hazard at the wrong spot could ruin a great track day.
Make sure you’re prepared for these 10 hazards for a safer event.
Cars are full of fluids that keep their components
Summer is a great time for a trip to one of the many great car museums across the country. These are 10 of our favorites.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Number of Cars: 300+
Special Exhibit: Cars of Film and Television – Features iconic vehicles from movies and shows.
Most Interesting Vehicle: Thelma and Louise Thunderbird
The Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the world’s largest automobile