Monticello Motor Club NARRA USTTC 2012

By: Jake

This video coverage of the NARRA Monticello race gives some great exposure to the NASA Northeast TT regulars, including Scott Mandel, Ben Lesnak, Alan Cohen and Thai Diep.
 

World Time Attack Action at Eastern Creek Raceway, Sydney Austrailia

By: Jake

During the first day of action at the World Time Attack in Sydney Austrailia, the Nemo Racing Mitsubishi Evolution IX seems to be running away with the event. The car blasted a 1:25.74 second lap, more than three seconds faster than the previous record holder and world champion, Tarzan Yamada and the Cyber Evo. The 900 all-wheel horsepower Nemo Racing Evo is playing in it's backyard representing the Austrian contingent at the event. Appearing more like a fish than a car, the Nemo Racing Evo (appropriately named car, possibly after Nemo the animated fish) is the most radical time attack car Hamfist Racing has ever seen. By tomorrow a champion will be crowned. Our money is on Nemo.

NASA Northeast 2012 Time Trial Season Updates

Time Trial Racers,

NASA Northeast is excited to announce the Time Trial program is changing for the better in the 2012 season, including MORE TRACK TIME, MORE CONTINGENCY SPONSORS, SUPER-SIZE OPTIONS FOR RACERS/INSTRUCTORS, MORE COMPETITION, and SMOOTH OPERATIONS. Keep reading for more info.

For starters, every competition day that TT is combined with either HPDE4 or Instructors, Time Trial drivers will have an added 15-Minute TT-Only Session - typically toward the end of the day/afternoon. This means TT competitors will get an additional 15 minutes of quality track time each day over the HPDE4 or Instructors. This is our response to the TT driver comments expressed in 2011 on how to improve the program and help TT drivers get the best bang for their buck. This format will allow many drivers to set new track records and fast laps.

We also have new pricing ($50/weekend) for Instructors and Racers who wish to Super-Size their weekend with TT racing (see registration page to get super-sized). We hope this pricing structure will bring increased participation from the Instructor and Racer groups. Our goal for the 2012 season is to create a steady TT Only run group with 25+ drivers every weekend. We expanded a lot in 2011 and hope to explode in 2012, but we need your help and participation.

Our comprehensive list of NASA contingencies are available at http://www.nasaproracing.com/contingency. We are especially pleased to announce the Hoosier Tire Contingency Program for NASA competitors is back in 2012. The program will award each open tire class with up to 3 free tires per race. This generous contingency program continues on with Hoosier's fantastic support of NASA competitors. The program is for all open tire class competitors at each regional NASA event (each day is it's own TT race event). Other new additions and noteworthy TT sponsors include Goodyear Racing Tire, Mazdaspeed (championships only), Yokohama, Hawk, AST Suspension and Toyo Tires!!!!!!

Our timing and scoring department will be posting results a minimum 15-20 minutes BEFORE the following TT run session. Having results posted faster and in advance of the next session will allow drivers to access their competitive position and properly stage in the grid lanes. Grid staging protocol has been formalized this season. TT drivers will be allowed to grid in the staging lanes in qualified order (fastest to slowest based on previous lap times) 10 minutes BEFORE HPDE4 or Instructors will be allowed in the lanes (assuming a combined run group scenario). This protocol has been discussed in detail with the Grid Chief. They will be looking for your "TT" designation on front bumpers to allow you in the lanes, so make sure it's there. NASA officials will be using the pace car for all session turnovers (not just Race Groups). This will formalize the TT pit out process particularly when pitting out with HPDE4 on the tail end of the staging lanes. More details on this to follow.

This season we will offer official TT Log Books. Log Books will be available at Tech/ Registration at our 2012 opening event, April 21/22. TT Log Books are required if you plan on doing an annual tech OR if you plan on going to the 2012 NASA National Championships. Drivers without annual tech / Log Books will be required to drive-thru tech each event.

Please remember to renew your TT Licenses, or other qualified NASA competition license, online for the 2012 season through "Member Login" at http://nasaproracing.com/. If you need to apply for your first license (HPDE4 drivers moving to TT), please print an application from here http://www.nasa-tt.com/Rules complete it and email or fax 212-242-0055 to me asap. The 2012 TT Rule Book & Classification Forms are now available online at http://www.nasa-tt.com/Rules.

EVERYONE must complete a 2012 Classification Form (even if nothing on your car changed since last year). Please email or fax 212-242-0055 your 2012 Classification Form for my records asap. I prefer to have these on file before you get to registration. I will not be happy if you ask me for a blank form Saturday morning, the day of the race.

Please make sure you have your class and number on all 4 sides of your cars (eg. "TTR 199") and make sure you have at minimum two(2) NASA RACE stickers on each bumper (and one on each side if you are running for contingency prizes). If needed, I will have NASA RACE stickers for sale ($1 or $2 each if I recall) on site at registration.

Drivers, you MUST communicate your transponder and class/number information with Timing and Scoring Director Mike Torricelli at mtorricelli@nasane.com IF you: a) are new to TT this season, or b) are Super-Sizing from a Race Group, or c) your transponder changed, or d) you need to change your race number

I am looking forward to a great season with many new and familiar faces!

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Jake

NASA Northeast

Time Trial Director

NasaNortheastTT@gmail.com

www.nasane.com

www.nasa-tt.com/Northeast

Mark Daddio - AMS/NOS Time Attack EVO X

By: Jake

Here is a quick throw back video from the days when hot-shoe-extraordinaire, Mark Daddio, piloted the AMS/NOS Time Attack EVO X. I'm not sure if AMS is actively pursuing time attack competition, but if they do, they better wise up and put the alien back in the cockpit.

Proposed F1 Circuit for 2013 Formula 1 Grand Prix

By: Jake

Below is the proposed 2013 New Jersey Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit spanning through Weehawken, NJ; not Jersey City as previously speculated. The event organizers should also host a Time Attack in conjunction with the F1 competition like an opening band for The Beatles. This is not a entirely unique concept. In 2008 the Long Beach Indy Grand Prix hosted a Time Attack in the streets of the great California city. There are many people who would jump at this once in a lifetime opportunity to run a city circuit with a NYC skyline back drop.

Hamfist Racing Subaru STI on Real Time Attack Flyer

Right Coast Time Attack

By: Jake

Whoever said East Coast car culture doesn’t compare to West Coast was flat out wrong! Although the Super Lap Battle and Redline Time Attack have all but banished east-coasters from competition, Real Time Attack is on board to provide nail-biting stopwatch glory for Atlantic born hot shoes. With promises of extensive media coverage, real prizes, and timing transponders for the 2011 season, Real Time Attack is filling the time attack void here on the east coast. Their demo event held at Raceway Park’s road course Nov. 7^th, 2010 was packed full of die-hard racing enthusiasts sporting everything from track-capable street cars to caged wheel-to-wheel, race-ready machines.

Honda Challenge drivers from the Northeast came out in full force including the Lo Buk racing fleet of featherweight Hondas. Both weighing in around 2000lbs with driver, the ’85 CRX was packing a D16A6 motor sourced from the desirable ‘91 Civic Si, while the ’84 Civic hatchback utilized an Integra LS B18B. Honda Challenge drivers Zephyr and Stephanie Belski, having recently tied the marital knot at NJMP Thunderbolt circuit days before, chased down one another throughout the day.

This sport doesn't just bring the grassroots competitors to the table. There were several Porsche 911 Turbos in the mix running in the exotic-class. Equally exotic, but not nearly as costly, the field was packed with custom built, forced-induced Honda chassis from Civics to S2000s. A supercharged S2000 - some of you may recall this car won the 2010 NOPI/HIN Gymkhana competition at Raceway Park - driven by instructor R. Santos, ran blistering fast lap after lap on Hankook RS-3 tires.

The dual clutch transmission experts at South Side Performance showcased Jeremy Rohcos’ 540 whp Mitsubishi Evolution X MR. Having recently competed at the 2010 Ultimate Track Car Challenge held at V.I.R. by Grassroots Motorsports, South Side Performance was back on track looking to tackle the apexes at Raceway Park’s road circuit. The car’s GT35R turbo was breathing well, sucking sub-50 degree air in the early sessions. While blowing exhaust flames, Jeremy literally blasted past fans through the showcase banked left-hander, all the while his BC Racing coilovers and Toyo R888 tires made clipping the apexes seem effortless.

Concerns of the track itself were stifled when drivers realized the circuit's technical nature is both safe and exciting. The course is not much shorter than the famed Lime Rock Park and faster cars were clocking a puckering 140 mph on Raceway Park's main straight. Track safety is always a big concern and despite the rumors the circuit has sufficient run off in many places. Raceway Park reports a stellar safety record for it's in-house HPDE program, stating that since the track's opening in 2008 there have only been two minor incidents, in neither of which anyone got hurt.

As promised the media presence was in place. Fueled Magazine, Local Scene Media (LSM) and Import2Race.com were also on site to showcase the event. All in all, many drivers were pleased with the demonstration and are planning their return for the 2011 competition season - but not before making the requisite off-season tweaks to their track monsters. Keep posted at RealTimeAttack.com for details on the 2011 season schedule.

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Hamfist Racing Published at RedlineTimeAttack.com!

RedlineTimeAttack.com September 23, 2009:

E-Town: A Racer's Perspective

We received this writeup from Jake, driver of the Hamfist Racing Subaru STI, and want to share it with all of you!

No Risk, No Reward… By: Jake

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It was mere days before I needed to head out to Lincoln, NE for the SCCA Solo National Championships and Redline Time Attack was gearing up for a weekend of grassroots time trial battles at my local track. How could I resist.

For me, the deciding factors were contingent on a few things: cash prize money, weather, and my willingness to risk my car’s well being (track flogging can cause mechanical problems, in case you weren’t aware) the weekend before the SCCA ProSolo Finale and Solo National Championships. Scanning over RedlineTimeAttack.com I realized there were several companies offering cash prizes for top finishers. Most notably Subaru was offering up to $500. Money, check. Weather forecast called for mostly clear skies Sunday, race day. Weather, check. Lastly, I figured that if I drove conservatively the car would be fine. Naiveté, check.

I was determined to retaliate against all the Street class drivers from last year’s Redline Time Attack season finale at Round 6 of the 2009 Redline Time Attack series. Doug Wind’s Mopar/Continental Tire SRT4, Alex Sharanevych’s Slick Motorsport EVO and Thomas Hiromoto‘s Fuji Racing Miata all had huge targets on their backs. Now, with the support of team Hamfist Racing, I was aiming for a bull’s eye.

Since the '08 Redline season finale my Hamfist Racing Subaru STI has received a proper H&R coilover suspension, dialed in with additional camber, wider wheels and the almightily Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs… the perfect ammunition for time attack annihilation. Also, another similarly prepared STI, driven by local autocrosser Brian Goldstein, joined team Hamfist Racing for the massacre. There was just one problem... Turn In Concept's (TIC) and their new hot shoe – One Lap of America class champion Tony Weisenhahn. The TIC crew has campaigned a highly tuned Subaru WRX at all the east coast and mid-America Redline Time Attacks this season. The car pumps out close to 400whp on a 2.5L block; amped up by a GT30 turbo and fortified with forged internals. Because the car is straight out of Turn In Concept’s garage, you better believe the sucker can grip – running none other than Dunlops in the maximum allowable width of 255mm (10mm wider than my STU spec Dunlops), TIC/AST coilovers, and just about every other TIC bushing and suspension component they have on the market.

Team Hamfist Racing was running late Sunday morning and both the cars and drivers were running on empty. Trying to maximize our course time we jumped into the practice session, regardless – even managed to forget installing our transponders before heading out. The sun had not fully dried the course from the previous day’s storm so these runs were taken at 60 percent. Between the wet conditions and the heavy on course traffic we were only able to push hard on our last few laps. We both found we were getting fuel slosh starvation issues on the second fastest part of the course (at turn 6 on the not-so-accurate track map).

With only a short 30 minutes between warm up sessions we booked it to the nearest Exxon for a full tank of gas and grub. The brimming tank fixed the fuel starve issues and this time we remembered to pick up our transponders. We jumped in the front of the pack from the get go and got a clean run or two before hitting the L.I.E. rush hour traffic. Regardless, one of the clean runs was good enough for me to qualify 3rd out of the twenty-four Street class drivers. At this point it was clear I was going to edge out all of last year's competition. The two Street class drivers who out qualified me were the TIC Subaru WRX and the Draco Performance Subaru STI. As a result, I am sent out after the Draco Performance Subaru on our first official time attack session. Holding nothing back I pushed my heat cycled Dunlops until they could take no more. The tight 180 degree turn around on the far side of the course really helped open my eyes to the worn nature of my tires. The car pushed and wouldn’t turn in the tight corners. Understeer was apparent and I realized the next time attack session I would need to put on my fresh set of SCCA Solo National Championship tires, also Dunlop Z1 Star Specs.

Regardless of the worn rubber, I edged out the Draco Subaru STI and maintained the lead over the Mopar SRT4, Fuji Racing Miata, and Slick Motorsports EVO with a 1:15.0XX second lap time. TIC continued to dominate and held a two second margin over the field. Brian and his Hamfist Racing Subaru STI also performed well in the first session running a 1:15.XXX and sitting just outside the final trophy spot. For the next and last practice session I still had not swapped rubber. Naturally, my practice time matched my time attack run nearly identically. Brian however showed some significant improvement, nipping away at my comfort zone. Once the session was over I had 30 minutes to swap rubber and get in grid for the final time attack session. The street class drivers took notice upon unveiling the fresh rubber nestled under the seamlessly harmless blue tarp. The Dunlops were shaved to 6/32”, mounted to a brand new set of 17x9” Rota DPT’s and ready to grip the road like a fat kid holding a candy bar.

Released behind Tony in the TIC Subaru I went out for half a lap of tire scrubbing and left foot braking before going all out for the top spot. With the tires scrubbed and brakes warmed up, I headed into the main straight right before the timing equipment with the intent of tripping the start line with as much speed as possible. But at the end of the straight Tony slammed his brakes nearly parking his car at the timing equipment, his arms flailing wildly out the side of the car. I was confused and was forced to slow down. Tony continued his run awkwardly and because of his random braking frenzy I was right on his tail the entire session. On my last lap fuel level got so low the car began to starve again on the long right-hander. Needless to say my session was seriously compromised.

When we pulled into the pits Tony was obviously very upset. He proceeded to explain that there was a pylon on the main straight toppled over lying directly in his racing line. Now that he mentioned it, I do recall instinctively driving around the pylon on the straight like a good autocrosser. Tony made a very valid point that safety should always be the number one concern on track and the pylon was certainly a hazard. As it turned out the pylon was there for most of the Street class drivers and anyone affected by it was welcome back for a repeat final time attack session. Naturally the top 5 street class cars, Brian and I included, opted to hit the track for a pylon-less session.

I scrambled for gas in the paddock and found team WDS willing to sell me 5 gallons of my favorite go juice, Sunoco GT100, in time for the repeat session. Back out on track everything went smooth and safe. I continued to push harder and brake later. Apparently I wasn’t the only one pushing since 4 out of 5 drivers who opted for the session improved. Fortunately I managed to hold on to second place over the Draco Performance Subaru STI by a 0.074 second margin. TIC took first in Street class by 1.741 seconds, the smallest margin out of any Redline events at which they competed. Unfortunately, Brian suffered from fuel starve and a smoking hot turbo in the final session and had to park it off course until the session was over. He still managed to secure 5th place in Street-AWD with a 1:15.086 lap time. My best lap clocked in at a scorching 1:14.384.

At the conclusion of the time attack we check in on long-time-autocrosser-turned-time-attack-hot-shoe, Mark Daddio, to see how his day closed out. He had lapped the AMS/NOS Mitsubishi EVO X at a blistering 1:07.222 seconds despite power steering issues. Mark is an incredible driver and continues to impress at every event he drives for AMS. He commented on how fast I was in an STU prepped car and congratulated me on the podium finish. He then asked, “Is that the car you plan to run at the SCCA Solo National Championships next week?” “Yeah. Why?” I replied. “You’re CRAZY!” he insisted. Mark Daddio is the kind of guy who understands the importance of maintaining a national championship car (being a multi-national solo champion).

One recurring theme I’ve notice throughout interactions with top drivers in the country is that rarely does anyone understand the importance of maintaining the hamfist mentality. Without this critical personality trait Team Hamfist would just be another group of weenies wondering, “What if?” I say, “Whatever”. I didn’t break the car and I was off to Nebraska two days later for the SCCA ProSolo Finale and Solo National Championships.

E-Town Old Bridge Township Raceway - Round 6 - Results

E-Town: A Racer's Perspective

The Season Finale, The Start of Something Big

By: Jake

A recent daydream got me thinking life would be more fun as a professional racecar driver. You’ve had this dream too. It occurred to me this dream is unlikely to become reality if I stick with autocross for the rest of my life. It was time to make a move. Time Attack seemed to be an appropriate medium to transition to professional racing since it has more sponsorship support and it is much more in the eye of the media.

A few clicks on the internet pinpointed the next time attack event within driving distance: the two day season finale of the 2008 Redline Time Attack Series held at Virginia International Raceway in conjunction with the GT Live Tour. The great appeal for me was seeing that the Street Class competition was to be battled out on the Patriot Course, a tight infield track with lots of safe runoff spaces. Autocross experience would help on such a course. Additionally, the tight track afforded little advantage to cars with lots of horsepower and extensive power upgrades. The straights on the Patriot course are short lived and the name of the game is cornering balance. My WRX STI, prepared merely with thicker sway bars, beefier endlinks, an upgraded clutch, springs, camber plates, downpipe, and a COBB ECU tune, stood a fighting chance. All the moons and stars seemed to be in alignment as the path to transition to a higher level motorsport materialized.

Before I knew it the spontaneous 8 hour road trip from New York City had concluded at the serene motorsports facility in the midst of country farms. Upon pulling into the Patriot course paddock at VIR early Saturday morning, it was clear this was not my weekly autocross competition. I was surrounded by drift and time attack cars with extensive sponsorship support.

A quick glance at my dashboard reminded me that I was running on fumes and it was time to hit the Sunoco pumps on site for the good stuff – 100 octane. The short drive up the infield led me to the main paddock, home to the gas pumps and to what seemed like hundreds of Koni Challenge / Grand Am team trailers… tractor trailers.

At this point it occurred to me that nearly 4 years after motorsports (namely autocross) became my sole obsession I had never entrenched myself in the experience of a professional race. Looking at the paddock I realized I knew as much about professional racing as I do about String Theory. Nevertheless, I can drive fast and this GT Live Tour event seemed more and more suiting as a kick off point for my lofty goals.

After tossing all the road trip essentials into a nice “neat” pile in the paddock and listening in on the drivers’ meeting, the course was opened for an optional 2 hour practice session. Having never driven any layout at VIR I certainly had my work cut out for me if I wanted to finish strong at my first time attack.

While strapping myself into the car my lone crew member, local autocross competitor and girlfriend alike, quickly bled air from the Bridgestone RE01-R tires to go from fuel-economy-pressure to race-pressure. I cautiously pulled out onto the course analyzing the unfamiliar tarmac. With my driving dialed back to about seven tenths I discovered closely-linked sweepers and some very fun elevation changes. On the tight second gear sweepers I felt right at home – experiencing autocross flashbacks. The changes in elevation corner to corner, however, were an unfamiliar dynamic element that took some getting use to.

Practice lap times were qualifying drivers for hot-lap gird positions. After an hour of practicing I had the lead over the street class cars warming up, but the “victory” was short lived as I was quickly outrun by a Mopar/Continental Tire SRT- 4 Neon.

After a brief lunch break the street class competitors were called to grid for our day one hot-laps. I was qualified right behind the Mopar SRT-4. Another STI sponsored by Boxer4Racing and Continental Tire and a heavily prepared Slick Motorsports EVO – sporting, among other things, upgraded cams, intercooler, header-back exhaust, an FP Green turbo, and KW coilovers – were holding down the 3rd and 4th grid positions respectively.

The four of us were set loose to see who could post a good run with the clock officially ticking. Staying consistent I laid down a 54.1 sec pass. The rest of the field improved pushing me down from 1st to 4th in Street-AWD Division. I was dethroned. Perhaps the other drivers were holding back in practice. There was nothing to do to improve my position until the next day so I decided to take part in the other festivities of the GT Live Tour.

Further into the VIR facility Subaru and Mazda had set up promotional tents with all sorts of activities and the Grand Am cars were deep into competition. Mazda had a nice rotary car show and was displaying some fully prepped MX-5 drift cars. At the Subaru tent I partook in autox fun runs driving their 2009 WRX test mule. According to the Subaru reps working the tent, I ran the fastest time of the day out of the participants, unofficially. Tire screeching and billowing smoke clouds over the Patriot course could be sensed from afar. The drifting competition had begun. Watching the drift cars making a mockery of the racing line was entertaining, but I had little energy left so I headed to the hotel for an early night’s sleep.

The next morning’s practice session got an early start. The plan was to warm up the car and find more time; both proved to be easier said than done. After one warm-up run I lost control after turn one and went off in deeply rutted dirt. I was concerned, having hit the ruts hard, against the grain and sideways. Sure enough the front right tire was leaking air. I imagined myself driving 55mph in the right lane of I-95 on a donut for 400 miles. I wasn’t about to let my weekend come to an end like that.

A closer inspection of the tire revealed that dirt and rocks had wedged themselves between the rubber and rim. Multiple attempts to pry the debris out with a flathead had been unsuccessful. Then I remembered the Hoosier trailers parked over in the main paddock, there to support the Grand Am teams. I thought that since those guys do nothing but mount and balance tires all day they would surely help if I asked (or more precisely, begged) them nicely. I shot right over to Hoosier just as they were opening shop. With less than three words spoken to the Hoosier rep, my wheel and tire were on their way down the assembly line of tire mounting equipment. Two minutes later I had the wheel and tire back as good as new. The Hoosier crew wanted nothing more than for me to have a good race. Needless to say I was touched and very thankful. They saved my weekend.

Back on course I gunned for a decent 53 second pass. Lap after lap, I was running consistent low 54s. Come time for the final hot laps I was qualified 5th based on that day’s practice times. Ideally, I wanted to move into trophy position in Street-AWD division so that I would qualify for contingency. Fearing I had exhausted what little tread I had remaining (after an entire summer of autocross and four hours of track time) I realized I needed an alternate strategy to move up in the ranks since I couldn’t push my tires any harder than in practice. The timing equipment, or the finish line if you will, was placed slightly after the start of a braking zone which led to a fairly fast downhill right sweeper. The game plan was simple: brake late after the finish of my third hot-lap.

I ended up flat on the throttle through the finish line and having to stand on the brakes to avoid the grass on the outside of the sweeper. The maneuver was good for a 53.3 second lap time, a 3rd place trophy (0.2 seconds out from the winner: the Slick Motorsports EVO), some contingency sponsor prize money, and a soiled pair of underpants. It was absolutely worth it. After all, I am a professional racecar driver now, right? Not quite. It’s clear I have a lot to learn about the world of professional racing. First, I have to see if I have any prize money left over after I buy a new pair of underwear for the drive home.

Photography Partially By: Budski Photography

Results - Redline Time Attack 2008 Season Finale

Street AWD

1 Alex Sharanevych - Slick Motorsports Mitsubishi Evolution - 53.138

2 Steven Renkins - Boxer 4 Racing / Continental Tire Subaru STI - 53.260

3 Jake Hamfist - Subaru STI - 53.395

4 Hovik Latavitz - Mitsubishi Evolution - 54.008

5 Shawn Moser - Mitsubishi Evolution - 54.163

6 Frank Abbato - Subaru STI - 54.511

7 Sebastian Kokoszka - Janko Imports Subaru WRX - 55.702

Street RWD

1 Thomas Hiromoto - Fuji Racing Mazda Miata - 52.957

2 Eric Wei - Revision Honda S2000 - 55.136

3 Mark - Revision Mazda RX-8 - 55.738

4 John Marsh - Allstars Mazda Miata - 1:03.492

Street FWD

1 Douglas Wind - Continental Tire Dodge Neon SRT-4 - 53.106

2 Justin Crenshaw - PTuning Scion xA - 57.614

3 Caesar Delgadillo - Acura RSX-S - 59.529

4 Mike Pound - Acura Integra - 59.985

5 Gary Fratianne - Mazdaspeed3 - 1:01.409

6 John Molinelli - Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V - 1:02.105

7 Anthony Jones - Acura Integra - 1:02.232

Unlimited RWD

1 Tyler McQuarrie - C-West/Brian Crower Honda S2000 - 2:00.781

2 Sharif Abdelbaset - Forged Performance Nissan 350Z - 2:05.394

3 Bill Washburn - Dent Sport Garage Nissan 240SX - 2:08.386

4 Jeff Rica - 240SX Motoring Nissan 240SX - 2:11.187

5 Scott Bush - BC Racing Infiniti G35 - 2:17.322

6 Drew Staveley - Mazda Miata - 3:00.942

Unlimited AWD

1 Luke Russell - Top Speed Subaru Brighton - 1:58.540

2 Tarzan Yamada - Crawford Performance Subaru STI - 1:58.929

3 Phillip Grabow - Element Tuning Subaru STI - 2:01.214

Unlimited FWD

1 Bryan Johnson - Honda of America Racing Team Honda Civic Si - 2:03.789

Modified AWD

1 James Elterman - Crawford Performance Subaru STI - 2:23.930

2 Ron Adams - Dent Sport Garage Subaru STI - 2:30.942

Modified RWD

1 Sharif Abdelbaset - Forged Performance Nissan 350Z - 2:08.569

2 Burak Tuglu - Lassa Racing Tires Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 2:09.257

3 Andrew Wojteczko - Auto Analyzer Racing Honda S2000 - 2:13.840

4 John Zepeda - Voodoo Racing / Comp Sounds Mazda Miata - 2:23.873

Modified FWD

1 Ross Miller - PTuning Scion tC - 2:12.208

2 Dave Pratte - Modified Magazine Honda Civic - 2:13.762

3 Don Hill - Continental Tire Honda Civic - 2:16.494

4 Mark Johnson - Cheap Trix Racing Honda CRX - 2:31.122

Super Street Modified '93 Mazda RX7

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Year: 1993
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-7
Color: Brilliant Black
Horsepower: 424 whp

Weight: 2590 lbs
Owner: Jake
Sponsors:

*HGU A New York Hotel - www.HguNyc.com

*SJF Performance - www.SjfPerformance.com

*Alfa Development

*Jaxe and Company
*Mazda Motorsports Development
*Hoosier Racing Tires
*Speed1 Allentown
*OS Giken
*Hawk Performance
*Hypercoil


National Ranking:
*1st Place - NATIONAL CHAMPION - 2015 SCCA Solo National Championship - Super Street Modified
*2nd Place - 2014 SCCA Solo National Championship - Super Street Modified
*2nd Place - 2012 SCCA ProSolo Championship - Super Street Modified
*3rd Place - 2012 SCCA Solo National Championship - Super Street Modified

Handling Modifications:
* Penske 8300 Double Adjustable Coilovers
* Tri-Point Engineering Front Sway Bar
* Tri-Point Engineering Front Adjustable Endlinks
* Widefoot Front Sway Bar Mount
* Reinforced Upper Control Arm Mounting Points
* Super Now Front Offset Lower Control Arm Pillowball Bushings

* Super Now Front Upper Control Arm Pillowball Bushings
* Rotary Extreme Rear Toe Links
* Offset Rear Trailing Arms


Wheels and Tires Front

* 18"x11" CCW Classic Race
* 315/30/18 Hoosier A6

Wheels and Tires Rear
* 18"x12" Rota P45R
* 335/30/18 Hoosier A6


Braking Modifications:
* Hawk HP+ Pads
* Goodridge Stainless Steel Brakelines

Engine Modifications:
* High Compression S4 NA Rotors
* RX8 Lightweight Eccentric Shaft
* Speed1 Allentown Streetport and Polishing
* 2mm RP Apex Seals and Springs
* HKS Twin Power Ingition Amplifier
* Apexi Power FC ECU
* GM 3-Bar Map Sensor
* Greddy Profec Boost Controller
* 1600cc X 2 and 850cc x 2 Injectors
* KG Parts Fuel Rail
* KG Part Fuel Pressure Regulator
* Nippondenso 280lbs/hr Fuel Pump
* Speed1 Allentown Custom Full 4" Turbo-Back Exhaust
* K and N Intake w/ Custom Tubing, Shrouding and Insulation
* Custom V-Mount M2 Intercooler
* Custom V-Mount Radiator
* Tweak It Racing Air Pump Delete Pulley
* Oil Catch Can
* Hyperion Fuel Surge Tank Cover
* Custom 10 Gallon Fuel Tank
* Garrett GT35R
* Dual Tial External Wastegates (10.5 lbs springs)
* Custom Tubular Exhaust Manifold w/ Ceramic Coating
* Turbo XS RFL Blow-off Valve
* Custom Removable 4" High-Flow Catalytic Converter
* Custom Removable 4" Downturn
* Custom Removable 4" Magnaflow Muffler

Drivetrain Modifications:
* Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Line
* Royal Purple Transmission Fluid 75W-90

* OS Giken Differential Fluid
* Exedy Stage 2 Racing Clutch
* Lightweight Flywheel
* Hockey Puck Motor Mounts
* Banzai Racing Oil Pan Brace
* Custom Cryo-Treated 4.44 Ring and Pinion
* Rotary Performance Solid Race Differential Mount Bushings
* OS Giken Super Lock 1.5 Way LSD

* Tweakit Racing Differential Cradle/Brace
* Custom Speed1 Allentown Reinforced Powerplant Frame

Exterior Modifications:
* 35% Window Tints
* Lightweight Vented Hood (coming soon)
* Pettit Racing Rear Fender Flares
* Carbon Fiber Front Fenders
* Custom AJ Hartman Aero Wing and Splitter
* Custom Reverse Vented / Lightened Hood

Interior Modifications:

* Autometer Boost and Water Temperature Gauges
* Apexi Power FC Commander
* Greddy Profec Boost Controller

Other Modifications / Maintenance:
* Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Tender Battery
* ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid
* Amsoil High-Zinc 10W30
* Emissions Delete

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WTF is Hamfist Racing?

Hamfist Racing is a home for hamfisted drivers to discuss and report on performance automotive racing and tuning. We have a specific concentration on time trial racing, solo, autocross, rallycross branches of motorsports however all forms of motorsports talk are welcome. Hamfist Racing features noteworthy drivers, vehicles, and events associated with numerous racing organizations including SCCA, NASA, Redline Time Attack, and others. Hamfist Racing is a collaborative blog in place to keep people informed as to all the race happenings in our little world and racing and the crazy antics that go hand and hand. Anyone interested in coverage, placement, writing, issuing sponsorships, or posting feel free to let me know or post directly. For those of you not actively involved in racing, please just enjoy the content and feel free to comment.

The official site is: http://www.hamfistracing.com
The official email is: hamfistracing@gmail.com