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TEN TENTHS PODCAST - EPISODE 226: You Get Dirt IN YOUR Mouth
We catch up with the boys on their adventures. We talk about our recent life changes, the Datsun 240z project car and the latest race event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
SPEED Secrets - EPISODE 147: Gaining Speed and GAININg ConFIDENCE
I talk to Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets about building confidence, making track notes, incremental improvements, finding the balance between being analytical and just letting go to have fun. We also dive into racing sponsorships/partnerships at the grassroots level.
Partners and Sponsors
Kanga Motorsports wants to thank all the Partners and Sponsor that make it possible to provide the content, racing coverage and ensure we perform well on and off the track. Big thanks to everyone involved I couldn't do it without you all.
About
Hi - I’m James Chartres, an aerospace engineer, wrencher and racer. I've been an amateur racer for the past 7 years. It all started in high school riding around in used 1980s Japanese sports cars with my friends.
Originally from Australia, I moved overseas to the US for a dream job working at NASA. I saved up my dollarydoos and bought a Datsun 240z. After taking it to the track I was hooked. Several track days later and I was itching to go wheel-to-wheel racing. I enrolled in Skip Barber's Racing School at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and followed up with a test day in a Spec Racer Ford. That season I started SCCA club racing at some of the finest tracks on the West Coast.
While looking into how to get involved in motorsports I found few online resources and limited guidance to navigate the initially confusing process. I started Kanga Motorsports (short for Kangaroo, Australia’s unofficial symbol of speed) for a few reasons; so my friends and family could follow along, to document my modifications to the 240z, and as a resource to help people get involved in motorsports.
I hope that you find something here that entertains you… and maybe inspires you to start wrenching or take up motorsports.
Contact
Have a cool project, tech tip, or racing advice to share? Want to ask a question or provide feedback? Contact me through my social media, contact details on the left, or the form below.
Want to be faster at the track? We share our tips and tricks on reviewing your videos and improving your lap times.