GR Corolla – Just Not for Me
The GR Corolla was a fun, practical daily driver, but AWD overheating, modification concerns, and its value led me to return it rather than buy it out.
GRC on Track Impressions: Great, Until It Wasn’t
My first GR Corolla track day at Gingerman revealed an easy, confidence-inspiring car—until AWD overheating interrupted the laps and raised questions about its track potential.
Saying Goodbye to the FR-S
After nearly six years and more than 50 track days, I say goodbye to my 2013 Scion FR-S, reflecting on driver development, reliability, a simple setup, and personal-best lap times.
bringing back the shine
A long-overdue detail for my FR-S, from washing and clay-bar decontamination to compounding, polishing, and sealing the paint for a deeper gloss.
Experiencing GridLife Midwest festival 2024
GridLife Midwest 2024 delivered impressive cars and nonstop racing—and a reality check about the commitment needed to compete in ClubTR alongside a young family.
GR Corolla: Daily Driving Impressions
After breaking in the GR Corolla, I share what works—and what falls short—as a daily driver, from its responsive turbo engine and manual gearbox to steering feel, seating position, and cargo space compared with my FR-S.
Something New – 2024 Toyota GR Corolla
A new chapter after five years with the Scion FR-S. Why I chose the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla, what I hoped it would deliver, and my first impressions of bringing it home.
Back on Track – Gingerman Raceway
Back behind the wheel of my FR-S after more than a year away, I visit Gingerman Raceway for SCCA Track Night in America—learning a new circuit, putting simulator preparation into practice, and rediscovering the joy of driving.
Racing at Mid-Ohio
Toyota R&D Racing heads to Mid-Ohio with the A90 Supra for TT, Super Touring, and a four-hour TREC enduro—where practiced pit stops and reliability help deliver an overall win.
Preparing for the First Race
From after-hours preparation and NASA class rules to official dyno certification, follow Toyota R&D Racing as the A90 Supra gets ready for its first race—and wins all three classes at NCM Motorsports Park.
Intro to endurance racing
A new motorsports opportunity, right at work. I’m joining Team Toyota R&D Racing as we bring an A90 GR Supra endurance race car to Michigan, assemble a new team, and prepare for the 2023 season.
simulator build
Follow my journey building a custom racing sim rig — from designing it in CAD to sourcing all the parts, with lessons learned and recommendations for beginners looking to get started.
Hitting Pause for Big Life Updates
Big changes ahead — a move, a promotion, and a new family member on the way! I’ll be taking a short break but will be back soon with more motorsports adventures.
Last Laps in SoCal: A Farewell at Autoclub Speedway
One last blast around Autoclub Speedway before moving back to Michigan. A laid-back track day with the 86 crew that reminded me what it’s all about—good cars, good people, and the love of driving.
recap: 24hrs of lemons - days of thunderhill
Join me on my hilarious, brake-scorching first dive into endurance racing at the 2022 24 Hours of Lemons at Thunderhill Raceway — featuring a screaming-chicken-liveried Prius, real race carnage, and the wild camaraderie that only Lemons delivers.
recap: trd series r3 - first troubles
Round 3 of TRD Series was back to Streets of Willow going counter-clockwise configuration. Nothing has changed in the car since GridLife, heck, even the tires weren’t even rotated. So I was expecting another care-free track day, however that was not the case.
My Wheel Alignment & Corner Balancing
An introduction to camber, toe, caster, ride height, and corner balancing, with the track alignment settings and corner-weight results from my Scion FR-S.
Sim Setup: Budget-Friendly Dive into Sim Racing
From a living room setup with rice bags and water jugs to a full-fledged racing sim, I share the story of how I started my sim racing journey with budget-friendly Fanatec gear and a DIY setup.
recap: #gridlife streets of willow
My time attack experience thus far have been limited to the local events organized by TRD Series and 86 Cup. However, in the back of my mind was always the goal to participate in some of the larger events held across the country such as Global Time Attack, Super Lap Battle, and GridLife. I would get my chance.
Ride-Along with a Pro Formula Drift Driver
I rode shotgun with Formula Drift pro Dan “Rad Dan” Burkett at Streets of Willow. From the first slide to the inches between cars, tandem drifting gave me a new appreciation for car control.