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April 23, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Installing a ButlerBuilt Seat

April 23, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Installing a ButlerBuilt Seat

A step by step guide for installing a ButlerBuilt seat in the Spec Racer Ford to improve your feel with the car.

April 23, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Tech Tip

1 Comment
April 15, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 3 & 4 SCCA SFR Championship 2019

April 15, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 3 & 4 SCCA SFR Championship 2019

Races 3 & 4 of the 2019 SCCA San Francisco Region Championship we had some great fast laps topping the timesheet in the morning practice before a bad qualifying and chaotic Race 3 but recovered for a Top 10 finish in Race 4.

April 15, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2019 SCCA

March 30, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 1 & 2 SCCA SFR Championship 2019

March 30, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 1 & 2 SCCA SFR Championship 2019

The opening races of the 2019 SCCA San Francisco Region Championship we had some great fast laps a top 5 finish and managed to avoid the carnage which took out 10+ cars during the second race.

March 30, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2019 SCCA

February 26, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Replacing a Tie Rod

February 26, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Replacing a Tie Rod

A step by step guide for replacing the Tie Rod on the Spec Racer Ford. The same process applies to most production and race cars.

February 26, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

1 Comment
February 12, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

8 Reasons the Spec Racer Ford is a Fantastic Race Car

February 12, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
8 Reasons the Spec Racer Ford is a Fantastic Race Car

You will often see large fields and groups of Spec Racer Fords buzzing around the race track together. But why are they so popular?

February 12, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Getting Started, Racer Tips

February 5, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Eyes Up Auto Art Partnership

February 5, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Eyes Up Auto Art Partnership

Kanga Motorsports is excited to announce our 2019 partnership with Eyes Up Auto Art. Zac of Eyes Up Auto Art produces high quality affordable graphic realistic paints of cars and motorsports.

February 5, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Partners & Sponsors

January 29, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

ApexPro: The Magic Light Box

January 29, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
ApexPro: The Magic Light Box

We take a look at the ApexPro, how it works and how it can make you faster.

January 29, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

January 24, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

10 Tips for the Racing Off Season

January 24, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
10 Tips for the Racing Off Season

Here are our 10 tips for making the most of the Racing Off Season, from rebuilding the racecar to improving your performance for next season.

January 24, 2019
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Tech Tip

4 Comments
November 6, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Gen3 Drain the Breather Bottle

November 6, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Gen3 Drain the Breather Bottle

One of the easiest piece of maintenance for the Spec Racer Ford Gen3, draining the Breather Bottle.

November 6, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

October 22, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA Runoffs: The Race!

October 22, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
SCCA Runoffs: The Race!

In Part 2 of our SCCA Runoffs coverage - We go behind the scenes on Race Day and relive the exciting National Championship race.

October 22, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 Runoffs

October 22, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA Runoffs: Testing & Qualifying

October 22, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
SCCA Runoffs: Testing & Qualifying

My first time at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, go behind the scenes, learn more about the event, see how we did during the test days and how we qualified.

October 22, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 Runoffs

September 25, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Inside a Test Day with Ross Bentley

September 25, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Inside a Test Day with Ross Bentley

We spent a test day with Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets as our coach, here is what we learned and how you can apply it to your driving.

September 25, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

September 18, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 13, 14 & 15 SCCA SFR Championship

September 18, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 13, 14 & 15 SCCA SFR Championship

The final SCCA race weekend for the 2018 San Francisco Region Championship we had a new personal best lap and a tough time making the final race.

September 18, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

September 11, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Spec Racer Ford - Dyno Testing

September 11, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Spec Racer Ford - Dyno Testing

People are often curious to see what power and torque numbers the Spec Racer Ford Gen3 is actually producing so we decided to find out and publish the results.

September 11, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Racer Tips

August 21, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started

Motorsports Radios: Digital or Analogue

August 21, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started
Motorsports Radios: Digital or Analogue

A common question asked by racers is what radios should I buy for my race car? We talk to Shawn Sampson of Sampson Racing Communications to get the low down on what racers need and why you should go digital.

August 21, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Getting Started

Tagged: Spec Racer Ford, Tech Tip

1 Comment
August 11, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 11&12 SCCA SFR Championship

August 11, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 11&12 SCCA SFR Championship

The last SCCA race weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the 2018 Season! Coming off the great competition at the SCCA Sonoma Majors it was time to focus on being faster at this historic track.

August 11, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

1 Comment
August 10, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

SRF Ball Joint Replacement

August 10, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
SRF Ball Joint Replacement

A step by step guide for replacing the upper ball joints on the Spec Racer Ford. The ball joints are a maintenance item that is not often required except after a few seasons.

August 10, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Spec Racer Ford, Maintenance, SRF3

July 17, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Gen3 Air Filter Maintenance

July 17, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Gen3 Air Filter Maintenance

The Spec Racer Ford Gen3 uses a reusable air filter that can be cleaned and refreshed with a new oil coating.

July 17, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, SRF3

July 12, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA Majors - Sonoma

July 12, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
SCCA Majors - Sonoma

The SCCA Majors at Sonoma prior to the 2018 SCCA Runoffs. The first time to compete with the new Generation 3 car at Sonoma before the National Championship!

July 12, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

July 10, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Races 7&8 SCCA SFR Championship

July 10, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
Races 7&8 SCCA SFR Championship

My first SCCA race weekend at the newly renamed WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca including a special 3 race weekend for the Spec Racer Ford Festival.

July 10, 2018
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2018 SCCA

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