Updates on the Team OG Racing program are long overdue - sorry guys! I have a list of excuses I can use - but in reality, my pet project was put on the backburner for some good ole' OG Racing customer service (ie, the phones haven't stopped ringing over here!!)
In the next few weeks, I want to start introducing all of the current members who have worked hard to become a part of this program by sharing their racing adventures with the world wide web. I really appreciate the effort, and hope your experiences will attract others into this crazy hobby of ours. After all, if not for the social aspect, this would be a whole lot less fun!
Our goal was, and still is, to create a network of dedicated motorsports/car fanatics that can write about what their up to. Persons who have signed up for this program probably figured out pretty quickly that their was no real selection process. So long as you have even the slightest bit of excitement for cars, we want to hear about it! As time goes on, I hope more and more learn about this program and send me an e-mail. And if you haven't heard about what this is all about yet, click on the link to the right to learn more.
To start, if you haven't noticed the blog list to the right, please take a chance to click on some. These are the current Team OG Racing members! Congratulations are deserved for all of you for having an excellent 2009 season! Remember, there will always be speedbumps to victory - just never forget why we play with cars to begin with! (I just made that up myself - not bad for the hour before the weekend, right?)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Bringing your video and data together
Lets face it - bringing video of your weekend driving adventures to impress your coworkers on Monday can be great fun. But have you ever had trouble convincing others that you actually hit 110 on the straight in your Miata? Need proof of your record breaking laptime? Have we got the thing for you!
Okay, salesman voice off. Most of the reputable data acquisition companies have recently added updates to their software that allow the viewing of a video clip alongside corresponding data feeds. However, all of the data acquisition software stops at that, and doesn't go further to allow actual video/data merging.
Trackvision, started by a couple of local Porsche Club racers, solved that problem a few years ago with an easy to use program that allowed integrating your data acquisition file with your video file. Simple enough, right? Apparently, they felt the need for version 2.1, with a much improved interface, more video formats (16:9, HD abilities), increased datalogger compatibility (including RacePak and Traqmate), and more customizable features (such as over 20 different dashboard displays). What does the end result offer? Pictures (or in this case, video) are better then words:
High Def!!
FIND OUT MORE INFO HERE!
Okay, salesman voice off. Most of the reputable data acquisition companies have recently added updates to their software that allow the viewing of a video clip alongside corresponding data feeds. However, all of the data acquisition software stops at that, and doesn't go further to allow actual video/data merging.
Trackvision, started by a couple of local Porsche Club racers, solved that problem a few years ago with an easy to use program that allowed integrating your data acquisition file with your video file. Simple enough, right? Apparently, they felt the need for version 2.1, with a much improved interface, more video formats (16:9, HD abilities), increased datalogger compatibility (including RacePak and Traqmate), and more customizable features (such as over 20 different dashboard displays). What does the end result offer? Pictures (or in this case, video) are better then words:
West WX10 - VIR from Eric Vassian on Vimeo.
High Def!!
Camera Test/New Race Motor Break-in from Chad P. on Vimeo.
FIND OUT MORE INFO HERE!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sparco Pro ADV seats are here!
2009 has been a particularly popular year for seat upgrades, in particular, halo style seats that offer the side-impact protection that so many drivers are lacking. Until the Pro ADV seat was introduced by Sparco mid-2008, Sparco's halo-style seat offerings were limited to the Circuit Pro (too short) and the Circuit (too narrow). The Pro ADV was just right for a large percentage of the U.S. market.
Unfortunately, in typical Italian fashion, the U.S. pretty much ran out of Pro ADV seats sometime in February - you know, right when everyone was building there race cars. At least in black (no one in their right minds would dare put any other color in their cars, right?).
Now for the good news for all of the patient customer out there...the boat from Italy has finally landed!!! I usually don't declare such hopeful news until I'm physically caressing each and every seat; but I make exception in this case. We should be seeing a freight-box arrive early next week with the 20+ seats we've had on backorder since January. A good portion of these are already accounted for (again, thank you patient customers!) But if you've also been keeping an eye out, jump in soon before they disappear again for another half-year!
Order yours today!
Unfortunately, in typical Italian fashion, the U.S. pretty much ran out of Pro ADV seats sometime in February - you know, right when everyone was building there race cars. At least in black (no one in their right minds would dare put any other color in their cars, right?).
Now for the good news for all of the patient customer out there...the boat from Italy has finally landed!!! I usually don't declare such hopeful news until I'm physically caressing each and every seat; but I make exception in this case. We should be seeing a freight-box arrive early next week with the 20+ seats we've had on backorder since January. A good portion of these are already accounted for (again, thank you patient customers!) But if you've also been keeping an eye out, jump in soon before they disappear again for another half-year!
Order yours today!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sparco Logo Shoes!
The Sparco Logo shoe is new for 2009. This casual shoe is based on the very popular Pit Lane shoes, but with a large "Sparco" branding on the side:
I'm noticing that they are turning into quite a hit, with demand beginning to surpass our supply. Personally, I'm still partial to the Pit Lane Shoes they are based on:
But that's just my humble opinion!
For more info on these and other casual shoes from Sparco, click here: Sparco Pit Lane & Logo Shoes
I'm noticing that they are turning into quite a hit, with demand beginning to surpass our supply. Personally, I'm still partial to the Pit Lane Shoes they are based on:
But that's just my humble opinion!
For more info on these and other casual shoes from Sparco, click here: Sparco Pit Lane & Logo Shoes
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
NASA/OG Racing Seat Replacement Program
The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that OG Racing, NASA's official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier, will offer a very generous program to NASA competitors in 2009. Anyone unfortunate enough to incur damage to their competition vehicle during a NASA event in 2009 which renders their current competition seat of any brand unfit for use will be eligible to purchase a new Sparco seat from OG Racing at the substantially reduced price of 50% off the retail price. (cont.)
Read the entire press release and participation instructions HERE
Monday, May 4, 2009
HANS Device Fitment Issues
When we first started carrying the Hans device 4 or 5 years ago, we'd get lots of initial questions regarding fit. Most of them slowly disappeared over time as the device became more and more mainstream. However, I've recently heard a once common misconception re-surface over the last few weeks regarding how the device is supposed to fit:
Answer: Yes, this fitment is correct. Even with the original fixed tethers, the Hans device allows quite a bit of head motion; enough that the wearer should be able to look down and assemble their harness. What it comes down to is that the simple motion of tilting your head downwards is usually not enough to cause a basilar skull fracture (the injury the head & neck restraint attempts to prevent). Rather, it is the hyper extension of the head away from the harnessed body that is responsible for the potentially lethal injury:
Without Device (we should all have seen these images by now):
With Device:
The lethal extension that can be produced in a impact is much further then the 6" of motion that the Hans device allows.
For the record, the tethers on the Hans Device can be adjusted up to +/- 1 full inch. Some drag racers, for instance, will remove all slack from the device tethers in order reduce the head movement associated with the force their cars produce. Sliding tethers can obviously not be adjusted, but shorter/longer versions are available for a custom fit.
How do I adjust the tethers on my Hans Device? It was shipped to me with too much slack. I am able to look down and in all directions very easily. Is this correct?
Answer: Yes, this fitment is correct. Even with the original fixed tethers, the Hans device allows quite a bit of head motion; enough that the wearer should be able to look down and assemble their harness. What it comes down to is that the simple motion of tilting your head downwards is usually not enough to cause a basilar skull fracture (the injury the head & neck restraint attempts to prevent). Rather, it is the hyper extension of the head away from the harnessed body that is responsible for the potentially lethal injury:
Without Device (we should all have seen these images by now):
With Device:
The lethal extension that can be produced in a impact is much further then the 6" of motion that the Hans device allows.
For the record, the tethers on the Hans Device can be adjusted up to +/- 1 full inch. Some drag racers, for instance, will remove all slack from the device tethers in order reduce the head movement associated with the force their cars produce. Sliding tethers can obviously not be adjusted, but shorter/longer versions are available for a custom fit.
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