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First 2017 NASA HPDE

We completed our first track day of the year last month and it was a good one. This time at Willow Springs we were on the big track and it’s fast! Our project GTS handled it well and never once completely left the track. The best lap time (1:47.15) of the weekend came on Sunday after about [...]

First NASA HPDE Track Day

Our first year getting ready to race our project GTS in NASA turned out pretty good. During our track day we were assigned to group 1 because it was our first time. Our group would get 20 min on the Streets of Willow racetrack, with an in-car instructor, followed by about an hour of class room time discussing [...]

Project GTS - Cooling System Upgrade

It’s always a good idea to upgrade the coolant system on a track car to ensure the engine stays within optimal operating temperature during hard driving conditions. So we decided one of the first modifications should be to upgrade our project GTS cooling system. While we had the radiator out we removed the A/C components [...]

Project GTS - No More Leaks!!

We fixed the leaks and annoying sounds coming from our project GTS. Once it gets a good washing and waxing it will be ready for the track next month at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. Here is what we replaced: Used Dorman Intake Manifold (PN: 615178 $39.04), Dorman Replacement Intake Gaskets (PN: 615175GA $35.19), Dorman Belt Tensioner (PN: 419204 [...]

Project GTS - Tune up

First step on the “to do” list is give our future racer a tune up.Who knows how long it’s been since any of this stuff has been changed out. Here is what we are replacing and its all available here on our website: K&N Replacement Air Filter (PN: E-0945 $58.99), K&N Replacement Fuel Filter (PN: PF-2200 $10.99), K&N Oil Filter [...]

Project GTS - Future NASA Race Car for John Smith Racing

We got a new (well, 20 year old) project car, a 1996 Mustang GT with the 248A (GTS) option. The plan is to use this car to race competitively in the Camaro-Mustang Challenge Class in the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Southern California Region. This class is designed to be one of the more inexpensive and beginner classes. We [...]