Porsche (GT3) RS 4.0 - Fastest lap at Laguna Seca

A quick disclaimer about this "blog": We don't "blog" how "they" say we should. We really don't care. Either you enjoy the videos we find, or you've already seen them and don't care. Ultimately, this site is a homage to people who enjoy racing and track days as much as we do.
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What's a Point-By Anyway?

How to blend when in Norway

When someone says racing above the Arctic Circle, what comes to mind?

Cayenne Turbo - Rapid Response

The unsung heroes of racing. The safety team. They make it possible for us to enjoy the dangers associated with racing. With them watching your back you can brake a little deeper, turn in a little later, accelerate a little sooner. You can use a little more curb, you can track out a little farther, ultimately taking more chances than you should.

Give them a wave at the next opportunity.

Preferably on your cool down lap; please.

Nurburgring Lap 1M Coupe vs CSL

KPM Motorsport Track Day

Stop or my mom will puke...

Seriously, that's not cool. She carried you, she gave birth to you. She fed you, she cleaned you. She taught you, she held you. And sure, I'm sure she scolded you from time to time. This is how you show your love. Scare the crap out of her at Laguna Seca in your Z06. Prove to her that trackdays aren't that dangerous by making her cringe thru the corkscrew.

Sometimes, Blending can be a family affair...

NJMP + opposite lock = FUN

For anyone that is into high-performance driving, opposite lock is that magical moment before disaster. Either you save it and your a hero with god-like skills behind the wheel; or you're the punchline of the dinner time joke and the end of the day.

Whatever the outcome, it can only be enhanced if you had your in-car video records the whole incident, or if a passenger was present who can relay the experience first hand to all your friends.

Nirvana? Having both.

This was a BAD day...

Caterham R500 Vs 996 GT2

I love a good chase video. This guy gives a GT2 a run for it's money, and doing it with complete style to boot. What's a little oversteer among friends anyway? Love the front fender action, gives you perspective on how much suspension travel actually takes place. Rear view shows you how upset a car can get at the limit. Watch at 1:50; that's what being airborne sounds like.

Big hairy ones. Great car control, awesome car, even better sound. Nice job!

Pure Sound: Ferrari and more

As we prepare for that HPDE's this year...

So as we dust off our track cars getting ready for the 2011 track day season; here's a little refresher of what happens when we don't pay attention to some of the basics.

1 : AWD does not negate the effects of stupidity.

Audi Sport Quattro by Dahlbäck

Even an occaisional visitor to BlendLines can tell that we're big fans of the UR Quattro. The sound of that turbocharged 5 cylinder, the flared fenders, the manual lockable diffs. What's not to love? Sure they were slightly electrically challenged, but was there anything in the 80's that wasn't?

The Uber-UR (is that even allowed?) is of course the Sport Quattro. Clad in Kevlar composite body panels, the chassis was also shortened and more power was made standard. In the hands of tuners like Dahlback, the car was capable of truly monstrous performance.

Enjoy the clip, and turn it way up!

It ain't all glamour...

Nothing compares to the carnage at a drift event. I can't think of a more punishing event for any vehicle. The net is full of videos that show the full-lock sideways action, tire smoke billowing like cotton balls behind the rear wheels. Girls in go-go boots at the starting line, strobe lights and neons flashing in the background. All glamour, right? Not exactly. Sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes you need to get your ride back into shape to make the next run. Here's the other side of a drift weekend...

VicDrift Drift Matsuri - The Other Side from Normal Media on Vimeo.

Lexus LFA - A few perspectives...

RealTimeAttack.com Preview

Caterham R500 wet on slicks

You gotta have love for a guy that takes his track days seriously. I've witnessed so called "enthusiasts" pack up their 911's and M3's when it starts raining. This guy paid for his day, and damn it, he's gonna enjoy it. Rain or shine, roof or topless, slicks or full treads.

Rock on buddy, rock on.

Porsche Club Motorsport

Fee fi fo fum - I smell some hardcore Englishmen!!!

I guess if funds are not an issue, this would be the way to go.

http://www.porscheclubmotorsport.co.uk/welcome

Porsche GT3 RS at Ascari Feb 2011

It's all about where you mount the camera...

Don't be that guy...