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Expertise
Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.
Experience in the area
I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !
What do you like about this subject?
Racing has been a passion of mine since my early teens. I love the smell of burning fuel, the noise, the intense competition, and the camaraderie. Basically I love fast race cars !
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I know that the best way to learn a craft is teaching it. This is why I started instructing as soon as I was qualified. I'm Anxious to help others further their racing interests, and learn the many skills necessary to throughly enjoy the sport. Many of my former students are now my competitors and give me real battles on track. I love it !
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Racing is very intense and fast paced. Car preparation and engine work must be just the opposite. Patience, surgical cleanliness, and absolute perfection are a must.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I enjoy most all mechanical work and do my own preparation, building, engine assembly, and fabrication. I am an accomplished welder, and mechanic. I also enjoy body work, crash repair, and so forth, I can also paint, but don't have the heart to charge for it.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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Recent Answers from Dan Liddy
2009-10-22 How to start racing:
Hi Sam: Now that's a question ! How much does it cost ? Well racing is expensive, very expensive, so you will have to have a good job and probably some help from others, your parents, aunts, and
2009-10-20 SCCA SM Racing:
Hi Ken! Thanks for writing. Changing the toe out, front camber or castor shouldn't affect the weight distribution, at least not to any significant degree. I don't have any great "secret" numbers
2009-10-19 Outlaw Modified Dirt Track Car:
Hi Dave: The basics of gearing are simply to gear the car so that it exceeds the peak horsepower RPM by about 500 AT the shut down or braking point on the longest straight. It's a trial and error thing
2009-10-14 about school:
Hola Saveily: Espanol es una lenguaje muy facil para apprender. Yo crep ue si estudias mas vigoroso, tu apprenderes Espanol en un tiemipo corto. Yo vive' in Puerto Rico solamento un ano, y si
2009-10-13 How do i start in a racing career:
Hi Greg: First you should join Sports car Club of America. Go to www.scca.org fori nfo, or go straight for the Central Florida Region (of which I am a mamber) and join from there, there web address
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