S55 Crank Hub Explained: Failure, Fixes & Which to Buy
There I was lying on my back looking at this bronze colored crankhub, hoping that it was my eyes playing tricks on…
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Nerd Talk: Baselining A Track Car 101
As they say, a failure to prepare is preparing to fail. And yet, a shocking number of our fellow track brethren completely…
5 Tangible Traits That Should Guide Every Track Car Build (Plus M4 vs Camaro)
I recently had a crazy idea: let's let you all pick my next dual-purpose car using Instagram polls. There were four options:…
Quick Tech Tip: Do You Need an Oil Cooler?
You might think you always need an oil cooler for your track car, but that's not the case. Let's explore when it's…
Nerd Talk: Brakes Part 1
Brakes are the most essential system in your race car. The consequences of being unable to stop can take a fun day…
How to Optimize your First Generation Honda Insight Coilover Install
So you’ve decided to install Professional Awesome Racing/Fortune Auto coilovers on your Honda Insight. Smart move, good for you! This guide isn’t…
The Definitive 1990s Honda Suspension Guide: Widebody
This article came out of a conversation I had with Dan here at Professional Awesome Racing. I was in need of help…
Which front diffuser goes with which wing and vice-versa?
We realize that it can be tough to match what rear wing goes best with our front diffusers or what front diffusers…
List of Alumalite Suppliers
3/2021 Update: We have been informed that some of these shops do not carry Alumalite. Let us know if that's the case…
How to make your street car’s cooling system race and track-day ready.
In the 10+ years of track experience we have had, we’ve made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons.…
Pro Awe Tips: The Best Transmission Fluid For Honda S2000s. EVER!
Hondas are known for amazingly slick shifting gearboxes, but when the S2000 rolled around, the world was left a little disappointed. Yes,…
Back in the Saddle Again at Gridlife Round 5 Gingerman
It was 10 months in the making. After two engine failures, a fire, and coming so close to the fastest lap ever…