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Women In Motorsports See All
Women of The FIRM: Amy Ebert
THE DRIVER Name- Amy Ebert Age- 37 Racing Number- 21 Affiliation (if team)- Hidden World Racing Sponsors- Tunewerks Hometown- (where you grew up) Plymouth, MN Occupation- Safety Engineer Years competing- 5 Rallycross Debut: 2018 Notable Finishes: 1st place Prepared Front (PF) in 2018 & 2019, 2nd place PF in 2020 &…
Women of The FIRM: Beatrix Veszpremi
THE DRIVER: Name- Beatrix Veszpremi Age- 44 Racing Number- 818 Affiliation (if team)- Team Higher Ground Sponsors- Hometown- Miskolc, Hungary Occupation- Business Owner Years competing- 1 year THE CAR: Year/Make/Model: 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Nickname and reason behind the nickname (if applicable): Blue, that’s her color Racing class: Modified…
Rally See All
You Can’t Learn to Rally from a Book
Part 1 – Driving by Feel “Later today you’re going to look back at this and wonder why you couldn’t figure it out,” Chief Rally Instructor Bryn Walters told me from the passenger seat of one the FIRM’s rally school cars, a front-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Lancer. We were out on the…
Open Track Days See All
What Are Time Trials?
So you want to race but don’t have a race car? Time Trials may be just what you are looking for. But what are time trials? You’ve competed in autocross, you’ve participated in track days, and you’re ready to take your track experience to the next level. Most people believe…
How To Become A Race Car Driver
One question we have to answer a lot is from fans wanting to know how to become a race car driver. We get this question regularly and frankly, it usually comes from people who say “put me in anything and I can win”. So the first thing we say is…
Corporate & Private Events See All
The Best Experience Gifts in Florida
A shiny new car might make someone smile but not as often as a memorable trip or exciting event! Why not consider giving unique experience gifts instead? Are your gifts being returned or exchanged? Are you hoping for a more excited look on your gift recipient’s face? Are you tired of giving gifts that lose their novelty? …
Feedback In the Workplace To Develop Great Teams: Part Three
To develop great teams, try giving thoughtful feedback in the workplace. These tips will help you sound less like a jerk when providing valuable and effective team feedback. Team feedback is such a critical part of team building. Yet most authors shy away from it, and we certainly shy away from…
Featured Builds See All
Featured Build: John Van Buskirk- 2002 NB Mazda Miata
FEATURED BUILD OF THE WEEK 𝕆𝕎ℕ𝔼ℝ: John Van Buskirk IG: @chasing_laps Year/Make/Model: 2002 NB Mazda Miata Racing Class: NASA TT4 Engine: Mazda BP4W Engine Modifications & “Power Adders”: -Rotrex Supercharger kit from TDR -Manley rods -Wiesco pistons (9.5:1) -MSPNP 3 Pro Cooling Set-Up: -East Street Racing triple pass radiator -Supermiata…