April 4, 2017

Redhorse Performance Partnership

April 4, 2017

Kanga Motorsports is excited to announce our new partnership with Redhorse Performance of Hickory Hills, Illinois. Redhorse Performance supplies high performance and superior quality, hoses and fittings.

March 28, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Why I Bought A Spec Racer Ford

March 28, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

In the words of Adam Jabaay "Spec Racer Fords are tiny, hard to see, and fast little buggers. The thing that strikes me most about them is the incredibly close competition between most of the pack, every race, everywhere."

March 21, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Replacing a Wheel Bearing & Hub

March 21, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

The stress of racing puts a lot of load on the wheel bearings especially with the new stickier tires. To change out a wheel bearing you need a press.

March 16, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

SCCA SFR Regional 1&2 Race Report

March 16, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford, Race Reports

The first race weekend for the 2017 season and I was excited for races 1 & 2. The car has a new livery for this year and some great partners to help us on and off the track.

March 8, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Millennium Partnership

March 8, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Kanga Motorsports is delighted and proud to announce our new partner Millennium Engineering and Integration Company of Arlington, Virginia.

March 7, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Changing the Gearbox Oil

March 7, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Last year we had to swap in a new transmission over night in the paddock. That meant new transmission fluid here is how you change it.

February 28, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Ten Tenths Podcast Partnership

February 28, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Kanga Motorsports is excited to announce our continued partnership with Ten Tenths Podcast for the 2017 season.

February 21, 2017

James Chartres

Getting Started

Flags

February 21, 2017

James Chartres

Getting Started

Communication is a key component to on track safety. The flags provide essential information to racers on track conditions and incidents ahead.

February 14, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Datsun Engine Block Modifications

February 14, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Before taking the engine block to the machine shop you can clean up the interior block surface and remove any casting flash.

February 7, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Datsun Engine Block Disassembly

February 7, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Before you can start modifying the engine block you need to know what you have. During the disassembly process measure the engine parts and compare them to the Nissan specifications.

January 31, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Datsun SU Intake Porting

January 31, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Intakes are typically cast and consequently can end up with casting flash and misshapen ports due to mold shifts. If you are porting your cylinder head you already have all the supplies you need to also port your intake.

January 27, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Red Line Synthetic Oil Partnership

January 27, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Kanga Motorsports is extremely excited to announce our new partnership with Red Line Synthetic Oils for the 2017 season.

January 24, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Porting & Polishing Datsun Cylinder Head

January 24, 2017

James Chartres

Datsun 240z

Porting & Polishing Datsun Cylinder Head

One big area for improvement on the L-series heads is modifying the intake and exhausts ports. Here is a step-by-step guide for porting and polishing the ports.

January 19, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Alternator Adjuster Modification

January 19, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

A quick and simple modification the alternator adjuster can make it easier to tighten the alternator belt.

January 17, 2017

James Chartres

Getting Started

Racing Books

January 17, 2017

James Chartres

Getting Started

There are many great books written on motorsports. Each book offers an individual perspective on motorsports and the art of driving a car at the limit in competition.

January 10, 2017

James Chartres

Getting Started, Datsun 240z

Track Day Tools

January 10, 2017

James Chartres

Getting Started, Datsun 240z

A select set of useful tools can be all you need in most trackside situations. Here are some things to consider taking to a track day.

January 6, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Vibra-Tite Partnership

January 6, 2017

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Kanga Motorsports is excited to announce our new partner Vibra-Tite. Vibra-Tite is the new official thread sealant of Kanga Motorsports.

January 3, 2017

James Chartres

Other Fun

Racing Movies & Shows

January 3, 2017

James Chartres

Other Fun

As racers are getting ready for the new season it is also the perfect time to relax a little and enjoy some great racing movies.

December 27, 2016

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Replacing a Rub Rail

December 27, 2016

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Rubbing is racing... but sometimes you get nudged, bumped or slammed. Luckily the rub rail is designed to be replaced.

December 20, 2016

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

Installing A Helmet Radio

December 20, 2016

James Chartres

Spec Racer Ford

In Endurance racing it is important to have radio contact with the driver. Installing a radio into a helmet takes a little care but can be done with a few simple tools.

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