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December 13, 2016
James Chartres
Race Reports

2016 NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill Race Report

December 13, 2016
James Chartres
Race Reports
2016 NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill Race Report

The first weekend in December, NASA hold a grueling endurance challenge the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. We competed as part of team CSR Performance in a modified Spec Racer Ford Gen3.

December 13, 2016
James Chartres
Race Reports

Tagged: Race Reports, 2016 NASA

November 29, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

My First Endurance Race

November 29, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
My First Endurance Race

As we prepare for the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill this coming weekend I reflect on my first Endurance race, the 2015 Illgen 4 Hour Enduro.

November 29, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Race Reports

November 15, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z

Porting & Polishing Combustion Chambers

November 15, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z
Porting & Polishing Combustion Chambers

Key to increasing the performance of an L-Series motor are modifications to the cylinder chambers. This article covers CC'ing, unshrouding the valves, valve set transitions and chamber polishing.

November 15, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z

Tagged: Datsun 240z, Engine Build

November 10, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Air Filter Maintenance

November 10, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
Air Filter Maintenance

Changing the air filter is very simple requiring no tools, just a simple rag and possibly some degreaser. Most people change it just before qualifying or if it is soaked in oil due to engine blow by

November 10, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Maintenance, Spec Racer Ford, SRF, SRF2

November 8, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z

Datsun Cylinder Head Cleaning

November 8, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z
Datsun Cylinder Head Cleaning

With the Datsun Cylinder Head disassembled now is the time to clean it and see what you have before you begin making performance modifications.

November 8, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z

Tagged: Datsun 240z, Engine Build

November 1, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z

Datsun Cylinder Head Disassembly

November 1, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z
Datsun Cylinder Head Disassembly

Disassembling a Datsun Cylinder Head is straight forward with a few unique tools. Once the head is dissembled and cleaned you can begin making performance modifications.

November 1, 2016
James Chartres
Datsun 240z

Tagged: Datsun 240z, Engine Build

October 24, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA SFR Races 13 & 14 Thunderhill

October 24, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports
SCCA SFR Races 13 & 14 Thunderhill

The season finale at Thunderhill was a short but great racing weekend. A few small issues with the car but ended up having two fun races dicing with the front runners in Spec Racer Ford.

October 24, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

Tagged: SCCA, SFR, Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports, 2016 scca

October 20, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

BUTLERBUILT Head Support System Installation

October 20, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford
BUTLERBUILT Head Support System Installation

Installing the ButlerBuilt Head Support System is straight forward. It provides additional head protection for the Spec Racer Ford driver.

October 20, 2016
James Chartres
Spec Racer Ford

Tagged: Tech Tip

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 13, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started

Why I Race...

September 13, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started
Why I Race...

Racing probably seems silly to some of my friends, coworkers, family or even an outsider. The truth is there are many reasons why I race...

September 13, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started

Tagged: Getting Started

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 16, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started

Trackside Apparel

August 16, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started
Trackside Apparel

Trackside apparel doesn't have to be expensive. A simple team T-Shirt and Cap can add a level of professionalism.

August 16, 2016
James Chartres
Getting Started

Tagged: Getting Started

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

August 9, 2016
James Chartres
Other Fun

Canepa Motorsport Museum

August 9, 2016
James Chartres
Other Fun
Canepa Motorsport Museum

The Canepa Motorsport Museum is a greatt place to visit. The Canepa facility houses collector and race cars undergoing restoration, available for sale or being prepared for historic racing.

August 9, 2016
James Chartres
Other Fun

Tagged: Motorsport Museums, Other Fun

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