Tommy Parry 12/13/24 Tommy Parry 12/13/24

Brandon’s Alfa 4C: Inconspicuous Exotic

Tired of Spec Miata and needing to build an unusual track car, Brandon picked up this Alfa 4C and gave it all the chassis mods needed to help it shine on the road course.

Tommy Parry 10/10/24 Tommy Parry 10/10/24

Maxxis’ VR2: A New Option for PB Hunters

Big news for the PB HUNTERS: Maxxis' new VR2 offers the consistency its predecessor was known for and adds a new level of peak grip that earns it a place among the best track day-summer tires on sale today.

Tommy Parry 9/24/24 Tommy Parry 9/24/24

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.

Tommy Parry 9/19/24 Tommy Parry 9/19/24

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.

Tommy Parry 5/14/24 Tommy Parry 5/14/24

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.

Tommy Parry 5/8/24 Tommy Parry 5/8/24

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.

Tommy Parry 3/26/24 Tommy Parry 3/26/24

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.

Tommy Parry 2/18/24 Tommy Parry 2/18/24

Walter’s Sentra: Lifetime Obsession

Twenty years after crewing for various teams in the Spec SE-R series, Walter began racing himself and made a very special Sentra his own.

Tommy Parry 2/7/24 Tommy Parry 2/7/24

Passing Etiquette: Making Space and Saving Face

Passing and braking are the last two things a driver learns to do well. We’ve broken down a series of basic rules to follow to help learn how to make the pass stick and how to do so safely.

Tommy Parry 12/14/23 Tommy Parry 12/14/23

Thomas' Corvette: In Good Company

In only two years, Thomas has learned more than most will grasp in a decade of track days. Having a solid, dependable C5 has helped him put in his time, and having Elite Performance as a resource has made fine-tuning the car so much simpler.

Tommy Parry 11/29/23 Tommy Parry 11/29/23

Fenton's Integra Type S: A Change of Heart

While he was on the fence for a while with Acura’s bigger, boatier Integra, the Type S had enough of the right stuff to convince him to try this front-wheel drive super sedan.

Tommy Parry 10/4/23 Tommy Parry 10/4/23

Legend's Supra: Big Brain Move

Legend wisely picked a platform he could grow into. Rather than dump big dough on mods, he did the bare minimum with setup and spent his time in the seat, not underneath the car.

Tommy Parry 7/13/23 Tommy Parry 7/13/23

Tailai's Supra: Keep it Simple, Keep it Sane

After blowing up an M3’s engine, Tailai Lihe realized power wasn’t everything. With this car, he kept the B58 stock, and instead prioritized seat time and cornering speeds.

Tommy Parry 2/16/23 Tommy Parry 2/16/23

James Snell's Supercharged S2000: Bold is Better

Not only did James Snell build himself into a handy driver in just a few years, he made this car—now supercharged—one of the cleanest all-round S2000 track toys in the SoCal scene.

Tommy Parry 1/30/23 Tommy Parry 1/30/23

First Impressions: 2023 GR Corolla

How does Toyota’s new hot hatch handle? We found out at Thunderhill.

Tommy Parry 12/15/22 Tommy Parry 12/15/22

Near-Win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill: Team Tazio Ottis Racing's Day-Long Battle

Mechanical troubles, great pace, a tough competitor, and changing conditions made this year’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill a nail-biter for Team Tazio Ottis Racing. Even enduros can provide close finishes like this team had.