grav-i-ty: (n). The force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth. chal-lenge: (adj). A call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc. If you're going to do battle with gravity, be prepared to be in for the long haul; the force of... Continue Reading →
Chasing Racing Dreams: The Penguin RoadRacing School
This edition of "Chasing Racing Dreams" features the Penguin Racing School who's home base is at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The school was the first motorcycle roadracing school in the country and provides a wide range of instruction and riding opportunities for every level of rider. Don't have a bike? No worries, you can... Continue Reading →
Chasing Racing Dreams: Team O’Neil Rally School and Car Control Center
Welcome to the brand new Top Dead Center series, "Chasing Racing Dreams." This series is about the epic adventures that make racing of all kinds so exciting, and it explores the world beneath the driver's helmet. You'll read about what it's like to be a part of a racing team, the experiences of driving a... Continue Reading →
Adventures of a Wanna-be Racecar Driver
TDC was doing a little consulting with a good friend recently, and an idea for a new TDC Series was born: Adventures of a Wanna-be Racecar Driver. This brilliantly named series would chronicle TDC's escapades through all types of motorsport. Somewhat surprisingly, New Hampshire has a diverse and varied motorsport history and is home to... Continue Reading →
Solo Contendere: Finding the racing line and discovering a passion
In this piece local gearhead Jon Havener details his first racing experience in a SOLO event held at Fort Devens in Ayer, MA. If there is even an inkling that you may potentially like to race someday, running in a Solo event is the best possible thing you can do. Check out the SCCA's New England... Continue Reading →
Ice Ice Baby: The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II is as cool as ice
Normally, the kinds of cars that end up on my dream list have exotic names, come from exotic places, and aren’t from the early 1990’s. The faster, more expensive and newer they are, the better. And I like passionate cars: Wings, loud exhausts, shattering speed, and more soul than an Aretha Franklin concert. Having a... Continue Reading →