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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 ...

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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 ...

Tire Pressure Gauge Buyers Guide (Why are there so many options)

Why are there 36 tire pressure gauges on our website! At this point, the options have options, so how are you supposed to choose? After all, you're just measuring tire pressure, right? Yes, you are...

A Budget Racer’s Fire System Shopping Guide – How to minimize expensive maintenance and avoid being surprised at Tech Inspection this year

We are excited to share this blog written by Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsports, he does a excellent job of describing his process of selecting a fire system. Enjoy! Fire Systems are a hot t...

Is it time to consider a containment seat? (Do you know what FHR stands for?)

The conversation of containment seats comes up quite often and for a good reason. A quality containment seat is a critical tool in your safety tool kit. Many drivers grab a HANS or similar head and...

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Introducing Chicane: The Sole of Racing

The future is here, and it's like having performance tires on your feet! Chicane: The Sole of Racing is the FIRST motorsports safety manufacturer to offer gender-specific designs, fits, and sizes....

Cars

OG Racing Rental Helmets

Ready to get on track? Thanks to G-Force we have fresh new fleet of 2020 Nova racing helmets available for rent. Rental fees are $55 with a $400 deposit, returned to you upon helmet return. A $55 c...

It's that time again, check those dates!

Happy New Year! 2023 is going to be full of motorsports opportunities, let’s make sure that you are ready. Please use the checklist below to aid in remembering all those pesky expiration dates, it ...

Harness Certifications and Expirations Explained

There is a lot of confusion and misconception regarding safety harness certifications and expiration dates. Keep reading and I will clarify the different harness standards as well as the expiration...

How-to

Racing Suit Cleaning & Care 101

Ensuring the fire-retardant integrity of your race suit doesn't degrade over time can be achieved with proper cleaning and care. Always follow the manufactures recommended care and cleaning instr...

Failure To Communicate | #1 Radio Failure (and how-to fix it)

TEST…TEST…TEST… Can you hear me… I hear you... can you hear me… Does your track communication experience sound like an early 2000s Verizon commercial? If so, keep reading to learn how to fix the m...

HPDE Tech Inspection (What to expect and how to feel prepared)

Upon arriving at the track, you must go to registration and then dun dun dun… tech inspection. Really, the tech inspection is a simple check to ensure that your car and gear are up to the task of ...