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.

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.

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 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.

Round 2 of TRD Series took us to Auto Club Speedway (ACS), home of NASCAR Cup Series racing in SoCal, and a local favorite to all of the high horsepower guys/gals. This day brought in a lot of V8 muscle. Not the American variant, but of Lexus F cars wanting to stretch their legs on the high speed oval portion of the ROVAL Sports Car configuration.

TRD Series kicked off the 2022 season at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on January 30th, but instead of the popular CW13, round 1 would run the unfamiliar CCW13. And unlike the fog bowl of the final round in 2021, we had clear skies and perfect 65°F weather.

So what’s new for 2022? ……..Sadly, not a new car.

Although it was quite tempting to hop in line for a new GR86, I decided that there was still more to learn with the current car, and to just stay patient.

Sun setting on my first season of time attack. Closing with wins in class, and wins in progression.

After three rounds of 86Cup in January and February, I shifted gears and set my sights on the newly revived TRD Series Toyota-specific time attack series.

Dipping my toes in time attack with 86Cup.

Unfortunately, I didn’t grow up in go-karts or anything like that. Heck, there weren’t even dirt bikes, 4wheelers, ATVs, or any motorized recreation vehicle in my family. Growing up in public housing, I was just happy with my bicycle…..

My motivations to start this blog, and my goals for it.