Sure, street circuits sound exciting when it comes to spectators, but those narrow courses, high walls and surfaces not built for race cars seem a lot more formidable from inside the cockpit.
These views come from the SRO GT America race during the recent Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Have you ever driven on a street circuit? What was it like?
Nismo, Nissan’s performance arm, started restoring the brand’s famed Skyline GT-R models a few years ago. Nissan recently put Michael Krumm, one of its retired drivers, behind the wheel of a restored R32-chassis Skyline GT-R and then shared his feedback on YouTube.
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As he was just 19 when the model was released in 1989, he explains, he never got to experience a fresh, tight example–until now. “The impression was a little bit like time travel for me,” he says after driving the restored car. “It was like I was back to 19 and I had this toy in my hands.”
Trying to push the performance of your turbocharged car? You might have some questions about exhaust back pressure.
Thankfully, this video helps explain what exhaust back pressure is, why it happens, and how to manage it–plus what happens when you have too much.
Need some help getting through the week? Consider this your mid-week pick-me-up.
This soundtrack comes courtesy of a Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary edition.
Most of us dream about it, but what’s it like to take a lap of the entire Nürburgring from behind the wheel of a serious race car?
This driver’s-eye view from the cockpit of a Porsche 911 GT3 R just might give you an idea. (And yes, we recommend wearing headphones for this one.)
Ever been surprised by how resilient an engine can be? For the Nelson family–a regular competitor in our $2000 Challenge–and their GM Vortec 4200 test mule, the powerplant persevered through 175,000 miles, a front-end collision and multiple high horsepower pulls.
What eventually did the engine in? A broken rod thanks to well over 30 psi of boost.
Miss out on our live chat with SCCA Time Trials Director John Hunter, or just want to watch it again? Here’s the full live show for your viewing pleasure.
Topics covered included changes to rules and classes, exciting new Track and Time Trial events, plus the announcement of all the new faces added to the SCCA Time Trials board.
Is the 996 Porsche today's current 911 deal? Prices currently seem to reflect that.
Which one to pick, then? Our friends at FCP Euro have compiled a thorough Porsche 996 buyer’s guide, complete with models, engines and more.
Love amusement parks? Hyperfest is just like that, but with cars, trucks, Power Wheels (seriously) and just about everything in between.
Our favorite event? Call us biased, but it has to be our Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge.
How to maximize your time at the Rolex 24 at Daytona? Simple: The Grassroots Motorsports Experience.
More than just a home base for the entire race weekend, the GRM Experience also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes looks and once-in-a-lifetime experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Learn more about the GRM Experience at grmexperience.com.
The GRM Experience at the Rolex 24 at Daytona is presented by Sunoco and FCP Euro in association with Intercomp, SPEC Clutch, Seraphina Safety Apparel, RacePrime, WireWheel, and McCollister's Auto Transport with help from Christopher John Ltd. and Fields Auto Works.
