Tri-Point Engineering Front Sway Bar and Video's from NYR SCCA

The new Tri-Point Engineering front sway bar was installed on the Hamfist Racing SSM Mazda RX7. The bar was set to full stiff to try and settle the rear end of the car, which has plagued the RX7 with tail happy unpredictability since the front tire size was augmented to 315/30/18. First impression: The car seems to have worked well. The front body roll was significantly reduced yet the car pivots on turn in very sharply. The car took FTD overall 93 drivers at the July 7th 2012 Solo race event at the Nassau Coliseum. The fastest lap was a 52.9XX second lap. Here are a couple of videos from the morning heat runs (not the fastest lap). The surface was full of rocks and gravel. Warning, this video contains adult language, a terrible camera mount, a dirty rear windshield and dismal 1htz sampling rate for the GPS. Parental consent is advised. Enjoy.

Thanks again to all our sponsors for your continued support!!

A Hamfist Wedding

By: Anonymous Rotorhead

A successful marriage can learn a lot from Car Racing.

You should promise each other that you will not be fair weather racers, but venture out together in the cold and the rain. Only by braving the storms and treacherous conditions as a team, will you reap the joys and appreciation when the sunshine arrives.

And if you think there is a winner in this race without the love and assistance of a pit crew, forget about it.

You should not only enjoy new challenges and adventures, but also appreciate the same old tracks you know and love.

Take care of each other. A well oiled engine will run smoothly even under extreme stress.

Like the race car you rely on, both of you must treat your marriage with care and support.

Be attentive, check your tire pressures regularly - say I love you every day.

Be sure to learn something new on every lap and may the excitement you feel at the start line be with you always.

Wishing you all the best in the greatest endurance race of your lives.

Thanks Park It Management!

By: Jake
The team at Hamfist Racing appreciates all of it's sponsor support. We would like to take a moment to recognize Park It Management for their continued support in 2012. Park It Management is a locally-owned and operated business that has been parking cars throughout the Metro New York Area for more than forty years. They are real New Yorkers...not a national chain. They train and employ local residents to provide the highest level of professionalism and customer service for our many parking lots and garages. At Park It garages, they treat all customer's cars as if their garages led directly into their own driveway.With multiple locations in Manhattan and elsewhere, we are able to accommodate your special needs:
* Long-term storage of iconic vehicles
* Special-events parking
* Photo and Film Shoots

Here is a list of their locations. Please support garages that support Hamfist Racing!

Upper West Side
• 151 W 108th St.
• 157 W 108th St.
• 200 West End Ave.
• 207 W 88th St.
• 221 St. Nicholas Ave.
Midtown West
• 241 W 26th St.
• 39 W 23rd St.
• 401 W 56th St.
• 408 W 57th St.
• 622-630 W 51st St.
Midtown East
• 119-125 E 28th St.
• 211 E 18th St.
• 224 E 24th St.
• 318 E 15th St.
Greenwich Village
• 25 W 13th St.
• 11 Jane St.
• 221 Thompson St.
• 575 Washington St.
Upper East Side
• 1832 2nd Ave.
• 301 E 64th St.
East Village
• 403 Lafayette St.
• 410 Lafayette St.
Tribeca
• 6 – 10 Wooster St.
• 74-82 Hudson St.
Lower East Side
• 24 – 26 Columbia St.
• 310 E 11th St.
Alphabet City
• 249-51 10th Ave.
Chinatown
• 395 Broome St.
East Harlem
• 1481 5th Ave.
Financial District
• 27 N Moore St.
Hell's Kitchen
• 320 W 36th St.

New 2010 Sponsor for Jake's RX7: PARK-IT

Hamfist Racing's RX7 picks up a sponsorship from PARK-IT. PARK-IT Management is a family owned and operated parking facility management company with over 35 years of experience. There are plenty of locations in New York City that can accommodate parking needs. Please visit ParkItNY.com for contact information, rates and locations. Thank you for supporting a Hamfist sponsor!