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June 19, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Engine Compression Test

June 19, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Engine Compression Test

A quick health check of the Spec Racer Ford Gen3 engine can accomplished by performing a compression test.

June 19, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

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May 29, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Oil Change - Gen3 Spec Racer Ford

May 29, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Oil Change - Gen3 Spec Racer Ford

Changing the oil filter on the Spec Racer Ford Gen3 is made difficult by the interference of fuel filler hose. This guide should help keep the mess to a minimum.

May 29, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

May 19, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA Majors - Thunderhill

May 19, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
SCCA Majors - Thunderhill

The first SCCA Majors for the 2018 season and first time to test out the new Generation 3 car against the fastest racers on the West Coast.

May 19, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

March 28, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 3&4 SCCA SFR Championship

March 28, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 3&4 SCCA SFR Championship

The first SCCA race weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the 2018 Season! Racing in the rain with wet qualifying and races.

March 28, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

March 9, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 1&2 SCCA SFR Championship

March 9, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 1&2 SCCA SFR Championship

The first race weekend for the 2018 Season and first time to try out the new Generation 3 car. Thanks to all our partners that supported us in off-season to get the car ready.

March 9, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

February 13, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Spec Racer Ford Gen3

February 13, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Spec Racer Ford Gen3

Kanga Motorsports is ecstatic to announce that we are upgrading the #77 Spec Racer Ford to a Generation 3.

February 13, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: 2018, Spec Racer Ford

February 6, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

AN Hoses and Fittings Guide

February 6, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
AN Hoses and Fittings Guide

Learn the ins and outs of AN fittings and how to install them on your high performance or race car.

February 6, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Tech Tip

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January 30, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Video Review: Finding Common Driver Mistakes - Part 2

January 30, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Video Review: Finding Common Driver Mistakes - Part 2

In Part 2 we use video review to spot common driver mistakes with your footwork and discuss how to resolve them.

January 30, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

January 23, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Video Review: Finding Common Driver Mistakes - Part 1

January 23, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Video Review: Finding Common Driver Mistakes - Part 1

Use your video review to spot common driver mistakes that you can fix.

January 23, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

January 16, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Race Car Video Systems

January 16, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Race Car Video Systems

What should you look for in video system for your race car? Video systems have advanced in recents years and are now a crucial tool in driver development and training.

January 16, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Tech Tip

January 9, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Making Race Car Vinyl Decals

January 9, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Making Race Car Vinyl Decals

Want to make custom vinyls for your racecar? A small upfront investment, a little time and you can improve the look of any car, helmet, tool box or whatever you want. 

January 9, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Tech Tip

December 19, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Half Shaft Servicing

December 19, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Half Shaft Servicing

Servicing the half shafts can involve repacking the grease to prolong their life or replacing the CVs and Tripods that have worn out.

December 19, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

December 12, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Brake Caliper Bushing & Pins

December 12, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Brake Caliper Bushing & Pins

To ensure smooth operations of the brake calipers it is a good idea to replace the pins and bushings as they wear over time.

December 12, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

November 28, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Replacing Fuel Injectors

November 28, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Replacing Fuel Injectors

If the fuel injectors are sticking swapping the injectors is easier if you remove the fuel rail.

November 28, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF2

August 8, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

SRF: 5th Gear Installation Video

August 8, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
SRF: 5th Gear Installation Video

A great video produced by MidWest Spec Racer shows how to install the updated 5th gear on the Spec Racer Ford Gear Box.

August 8, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF2

July 18, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Moving the Pedals

July 18, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Moving the Pedals

The seat doesn't move on a Spec Racer Ford. To accommodate different height drivers the pedal assembly moves fore and aft.

July 18, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

July 5, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 7 & 8 Sonoma Raceway

July 5, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 7 & 8 Sonoma Raceway

Inside my racing at Sonoma Raceway with SCCA San Francisco Region. I had a great time racing with a large group of cars and my best finish yet!

July 5, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: 2017 SCCA, Race Reports

June 27, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Replacing the Spark Plugs

June 27, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Replacing the Spark Plugs

Part of the annual maintenance program is to replace the Spark Plugs. You need to remove the alternator to access Spark Plug #1.

June 27, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF2

June 20, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Fuel Filler Hose Replacement

June 20, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Fuel Filler Hose Replacement

The fuel filler hose dries out and cracks with time. Replacing the hose just requires a little finnese to remove and then position the new hose in the right spot.

June 20, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF2

June 14, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Spec Racer Ford Festival - SCCA SFR Races 5 & 6

June 14, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Spec Racer Ford Festival - SCCA SFR Races 5 & 6

Inside the Spec Racer Ford Festival hosted by SCCA San Francisco Region at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The event held 3 races instead of the normal two and featured competitors from the West Coast.

June 14, 2017
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: 2017 SCCA, Race Reports

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