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October 18, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

BUTLERBUILT Partnership

October 18, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
BUTLERBUILT Partnership

Kanga Motorsports is pleased to announce our new partner ButlerBuilt of Concord, North Carolina. ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems offer the highest quality seating solutions for all types of racing.

October 18, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Partners & Sponsors, Spec Racer Ford

October 11, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Servicing the Shift Linkage

October 11, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Servicing the Shift Linkage

Sloppy shifts? Can't find the right gear? Shifter wiggle? It might be time to replace the U-joints and/or rod ends in the shifter linkage.

October 11, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Spec Racer Ford, Maintenance, SRF3

October 4, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Racing in the Rain

October 4, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Racing in the Rain

Most drivers dread the rain, some won't even run but others get excited. Here are some tips to help you get excited and improve your lap times

October 4, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

September 27, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

SRF Upright Bracket Replacement

September 27, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
SRF Upright Bracket Replacement

Dang that don't look right? A tweaked ball joint or ball joint bracket is straight forward to replace with a few simple tools.

September 27, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Spec Racer Ford, Maintenance, SRF3

September 20, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Fueling the Spec Racer Ford

September 20, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Fueling the Spec Racer Ford

Adding the go juice to the Spec Racer Ford is straight forward. Just make sure to activate the check valve in the vent tube.

September 20, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

September 6, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started

Spec Racer Ford Buyers Guide

September 6, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started
Spec Racer Ford Buyers Guide

So you are ready to buy a Spec Racer Ford here are items you should look at before purchasing the car.

September 6, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started

Tagged: Getting Started, Buyers Guide

August 30, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Engine Mount Replacement

August 30, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Engine Mount Replacement

The engine and transmissions mounts can crack and deteriorate over time so they need to be replaced. The task is straight forward but it can be tricky to have the clearance to get the mount in place.

August 30, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

August 23, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started, Spec Racer Ford

How to Wash Your Race Suit

August 23, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started, Spec Racer Ford
How to Wash Your Race Suit

To ensure you race suit and safety gear maintains its fire resistant properties and stays looking good it is important to clean it properly.

August 23, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started, Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Getting Started, Tech Tip

August 12, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Kanga Motorsports Partners with Rod End Supply Co.

August 12, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Kanga Motorsports Partners with Rod End Supply Co.

Kanga Motorsports is pleased to announce our new partnership with Rod End Supply Co. of Olathe, Kansas. Rod End Supply is the new official supplier of rod ends for Kanga Motorsports.

August 12, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Partners & Sponsors, Spec Racer Ford

July 26, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Sway Bar Adjustments

July 26, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Sway Bar Adjustments

Sway bar adjustments are a good way to fine tune your cars handling. Being able to do this quickly between session can help you get the most out of a test day.

July 26, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

July 19, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Gen2 Alternator Replacement

July 19, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Gen2 Alternator Replacement

A relatively common fault with Spec Racer Fords is that the alternators can fail, requiring a trackside replacement. The process is straight forward but sometimes access can be a problem.

July 19, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF2

July 5, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA SFR Races 7&8 Sonoma Raceway

July 5, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
SCCA SFR Races 7&8 Sonoma Raceway

I was excited entering the weekend at Sonoma Raceway. It turned out to be my toughest race weekend yet.

July 5, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2016 scca

June 30, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started

Custom Visor Strips

June 30, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started
Custom Visor Strips

Custom visor strips are a great way to improve the look of your helmet and are cheaper than a full helmet paint job. 

June 30, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started

Tagged: Tech Tip

June 28, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started, Spec Racer Ford

10 Tips To Faster Lap Times

June 28, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started, Spec Racer Ford
10 Tips To Faster Lap Times

Want to go faster? Here are 10 tips that helped me get faster lap times. Includes shared wisdom from other racers and things I have found work for me.

June 28, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started, Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

June 21, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Repairing Fiberglass at the Track

June 21, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Repairing Fiberglass at the Track

Accident damage can occur from time to time, repairing fiberglass at the track can be achieved using spare aluminum sheet, rivets and some duct tape.

June 21, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

June 14, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Racing Tire Tips

June 14, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Racing Tire Tips

Tire or tyre anyway you spell it they are one of the most important elements of the car. The following tips should help you keep them in great condition.

June 14, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

June 7, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Spec Racer Ford - Oil Change

June 7, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Spec Racer Ford - Oil Change

Changing the oil on the Spec Racer Ford should be done after 4-5 race weekends or whenever the oil starts to turn black.

June 7, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: SRF, Maintenance, SRF2

May 31, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Gen3 Starter Motor Replacement

May 31, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Gen3 Starter Motor Replacement

Replacing the Gen3 starter motor can be tricky as you have to reach up inside the back of the engine bay to get to the 3 mounting stud nuts.

May 31, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

May 28, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Essential Tips for Great Race Starts

May 28, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Essential Tips for Great Race Starts

Getting a great start can really help your results in a sprint race. Here are 5 essential tips for getting a great start.

May 28, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

May 24, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Jacking the Spec Racer Ford

May 24, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Jacking the Spec Racer Ford

Jacking the car is simple and straight forward but is an essential item for doing any maintenance or repair on the car.

May 24, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

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