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Cody’s C6 Z06: Father-Son Duo Builds Best Of Both Worlds
Some claim a true street-track car can't be good at anything, but Cody Bulkley thinks otherwise. His background in FSAE and his current role with GM have given him special setup insight to help strike that elusive balance between race car and street car, which is reflected in the performance and versatility of this C6 Z06.
Speed SF’s First Enduro Goes Off Without a Hitch
We've had our own enduro in the works for a while now, and it turns out our planning paid off. This month, we successfully completed our first 2.5-hour race and established a new race format for those looking to make the leap into wheel-to-wheel.
Joe’s RX-7: Long Time Coming
As problematic as the rotary engine has been for Joe Salinas, he's had a hell of a time modifying his thirteen different Mazda RX-7s — especially this track-only widebody FD3S.
CSG Brake Pads: Details Make the Difference
Thanks to a detailed feedback loop between CounterSpace Garage and their wide array of active customers, they've been able to provide a usable, confidence-inspiring brake pad for every popular HPDE platform today.
Brian’s Mustang: Keep It in the Family
With the help of capable friends and a fairly sizable budget, Brian decided to build this 1966 Mustang Coupe to a standard that most only dream about. NASCAR engine, sequential gearbox, big aero, and a elephant’s footprint make this machine one of the most extreme we’ve featured yet.
Forced Induction For Track Work: Supercharging Two Popular Platforms
The S2000 and E46 M3 have weight and nimbleness going for them. Do they need more power?
Pauline’s Challenger: Part Car, Part Canvas
Rather than take one of the proven track platforms to learn how to drive at speed, Pauline Yruretagoyena picked the car which pulled at her heart strings the hardest. Now on her second Challenger, she’s learned that the T/A version offers enough performance to keep her busy and more than sufficient style to satisfy her need for self-expression. Few track cars can be considered fashion statements, but her R/T is an exception.
AP’s Spec Corvette: Ferrari Fill-In For Forty Large
After giving the Ferrari Challenge series a shot, AP Miranda decided he’d look for a more welcoming group of drivers in another popular club series. He found Spec Corvette, a cost-conscious series based around the C5, ticked all the boxes at a sixth of the Ferrari’s price.
Speed SF Goes Karting: A Thank You to our Coaches
Miles Kodama, Nate Hackman, and Matt Misencik put in an incredible number of hours this past year, and to thank them for their time and effort, we sponsored them in a charity karting event at Sonoma Raceway.
Tom’s Miata: Frankenstein Fun
After getting tired of turbo problems with his Mini, Tom bought a cost-effective NC Miata to earn his spurs. After the stock motor blew, he decided to swap a Fusion 2.5-liter four to give the NC’s fantastic chassis some much-needed mid-range torque.
Cory’s C6 Grand Sport: Safe Not Sorry
After Cory Smetzler saw the light during a ridealong in a C6 Z06, he bought a Grand Sport from the same generation. It might not have the biggest motor or the lightest chassis in the lineup, but it has a few features which have offered him peace of mind with small few setbacks.
Alex’s FL5 Type R: Best of Both Worlds
The FK8 was too gaudy, the MX-5 was too cramped, and the FL5 was just right. When Alex was able to bring home a new Civic Type R for the occasional track outing, he knew he’d found the best possible compromise within his budget.
Gordon’s M2: Iteration Cycle
Rather than descend down the rabbit hole of modification, Gordon Mak decided to study the human element in the racing equation to find a process that would help him advance as a driver.
Joe’s M3: Proving His Potential
Joe McGuigan was committed to paving his own path and suffering the setbacks which come with developing unloved cars, but eventually he had to capitulate and try one of the best developed cars around.
He hasn’t regretted joining the E46 tribe.
Richard’s MR2 Turbo: Not Too Pretty To Pirouette
Although Richard already had an E92 M3, he decided to spruce up his mid-ship sports car and spin his way into driving competence.
Joe’s AP1 S2000: Continuing Education
A couple years before forty, Joe Drane decided to finally give track days a try. Like with everything he’s pursued, he dove in with two feet and built a stunning S2000 in record time.
Michael’s 350Z: Take A Chance, Prove a Point
Looking for an affordable drift car, Michael “Stubz” Hillo grabbed a 350Z and started driving sideways. After some time, he recognized the car had potential as a track car -- as long as he could accept a few shortcomings.
Max’s Spec Racer Ford: Lose The Ego
After cutting his teeth in a Porsche, Max got an inkling that going to a lighter, cheaper, more expendable device might expedite his improvement as a driver and budding racer.
Sonoma’s Recent Repave Helps Set New Records
Sonoma’s recent repave — the first in over two decades — has helped Speed SF’s fastest set new records in three of the Challenge groups.
Aidan’s GT3: Vision Realized
Driven to realize a very specific dream built on years of tuning high-revving Hondas, Aidan decided that this 991.2 GT3 would have the subtle cosmetic touches to wow crowds and the high-end racing modifications to set seriously impressive lap times.