BRE Datsun Racing - Peter Brock

If you attend a vintage event, chances are you will see a vintage Datsun on the track. It may be painted in the BRE Datsun color scheme, signifying some of the most successful Datsun racecars of the past.

Peter Brock was the founder of Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) in 1965. He was an artist and designer who worked for GM and later Shelby. Brock had a hand in designing various Corvettes and the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. Throughout his life, Brock loved everything about racecars.

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The Tesla Roadster: Beauty, Speed and Zero Emissions

The spring of 2011 has left most Americans with lighter wallets due  to gas prices hovering around $4.00 a gallon in most areas of the country. This increase at the pump has many Americans scrambling to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles. Farsighted individuals envisioned this day many years ago and have worked to introduce technology to push the limits of performance while also saving the environment. more
The Porsche 917/30

The Porsche 917 was a formidable racecar, but in 1970 the German automaker knew that the couple based 917 was no longer eligible to compete in the world championship. This rule change motivated Porsche to redesign and reengineer the 917. The engineers developed an open cockpit version known as the Porsche 917/30. This car was eligible for the group 7 Class allowing it to compete in the European Interseries or the Canadian-American Cup Series (Can-Am). Porsche chose the Can-Am series for its factor effort. more
Can-Am Racing: Setting The Standard

The Canadian – American Racing Cup or Can-Am as it is commonly referred to started in 1966 and continued until 1974. This series was revolutionary in the way that it was set up. It was the only international racing series with very few rules that resulted in it being a virtually “anything goes” race series. Competitors were permitted unlimited engine sizes, turbo charging, the freedom to change and alter body styles, and the use of unconventional aerodynamic packages. This allowed teams to explore new technology and to “think outside of the box” to produce more horsepower and speed. Casual fans are unaware of the Can-Am influence on modern racecars. Comparing a current racecar to a Can-Am racecar, you can see how Can-Am technology is still in use today. more
Heat

ALMS regulations place restrictions on the amount of real time feedback and data collection that is allowed during a race. However, the rules differ when it comes to testing sessions during an event weekend.

A properly chosen tire, with the correct compound can give any team a distinct advantage over the competition. Unlike many series that race in North America that require a single tire manufacture, the ALMS is open to competition with multiple brands of tire including Falken, Dunlop and Michelin. more
Elkhart Lake Historic Race Circuits to Host 60th Anniversary Celebration

Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 9, 2010 – Sixty years ago sports cars raced around Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, ushering in a brief era of post-war, open road racing that lead to the creation of Elkhart Lake’s Road America and its closed road-racing track. The historic race circuits used for these races have been recorded on both the Wisconsin and the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of their significant contribution to midwest racing history.

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the area’s open road racing era, the Elkhart Lake Historic Race Circuits Preservation Society will stage a multi-event day for sport-cars and historic racecars in Elkhart Lake, Saturday, September 11, 2010. more
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