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Driven by Determination: A year inside IMSA Racing

2024: A Year Inside IMSAI should start by introducing myself. My name is Morgan Burkhard, and I drive race cars. My addiction started 18 years ago when my Mother, with me in her belly, took a vict...

TOP 10 Holiday Gifts Under $1k

So… you’ve been tasked with buying a holiday gift, or maybe you have spotted a friend in need. First thing is first, how much do you like this person? PRO TIP: If you’re unsure, you might want to s...

Purple Heart Day Statement from OG Founder Bill Love

Today OG Racing celebrates Purple Heart Day with a special note from our founder Bill Love. Purple Heart Day is a commemorative occasion where we thank military members honored with the Purple Hea...

Time for a New Helmet? Understanding Snell Helmet Ratings

Considering a new racing helmet? Learn about Snell Helmet Ratings, the gold standard in helmet testing recognized by all major racing organizations. SA ratings are valid for ten years, with new rat...

Racing In-Car Fire Suppression Systems 101 - What You Need to Know: A Brief Guide

Fire systems are a significant subject this time of year as many drivers prepare for driver’s school to obtain their competition license, and seasoned racers tackle their off-season to-do list. Off...

From the Porsche Expert: Brake Pad Compounds Explained

Your journey through several track events has been a thrilling learning curve, full of adrenaline and joy as you absorb the art of driving faster. As your track experience accelerates, the camarad...

How-to Wrap Shoulder Harnesses

A question that we get fairly often is how to wrap shoulder harnesses. So here is a quick guide to help clear things up. When you get your harnesses it is very likely that the shoulder harnesses, w...

You Got an AIM Solo and a SmartyCam - Now What?

Congratulations, you've just purchased the most powerful entry level data combination ever! This combo has shaved a ton off of time of lap times since they have been released. Let's get everything ...

Update Your AiM Firmware - Don't Get Left Behind

Follow the steps below to ensure your AiM device is running the current firmware version. AiM releases new firmware updates very often, so it is a good idea to check this periodically.  The followi...

HANS vs. Stand 21: What's the difference?

If you're into racing, track driving or other action-packed motorsports, you're no stranger to the term HANS ( Head and Neck Safety) device. But have you heard of a FHR (Frontal Head Restraint)? HA...

Explore the Four New Camera Options for AiM SmartyCam 3

  In the thrilling world of motorsports capturing every exciting moment on the track has become a must! AiM Sports, the experts behind data and video solutions, has taken a big step with their la...

Why the Garmin Catalyst is a game changer for the world of motorsports

  Over the last three decades, the motorsports industry has seen massive leaps in data acquisition technological advancements, significantly thanks to the computer. In 1985 Renault stored data on ...

Brake Fluid Explained

Brake Fluid is an often overlooked and neglected component in track driving, but its importance can be the difference between a great day at the track- or a day you run out of talent. When driving ...