Autoslalom, autocross or solo are different names for an exciting, low-cost way to bring your daily driver or most enclosed-wheel vehicle to a traffic cone course to test your driving skills. It is high-speed, precision driving with safety and vehicle control at the forefront.
The 981 Porsche Cayman S has been the longest-standing member in our fleet of vehicles. It has always been a reliable mainstay here at Circuit.
Every day drivers are familiar with various fuel grades; 87, 89, 91, and even 93 maybe. You may even know that the numbers correspond to the fuels ‘Octane’ rating, but what is Octane? And why is a higher ‘Octane’ perceived as better?
Using the heel & toe method allows a driver to downshift at the very last moment before entering the turn, meaning the car can be in the optimal rev range as the lower gear is engaged.
Representing both the hatchback and sedan version of the new AMG spec twins from the experts in Affalterbach, we are looking forward to getting more familiar with these small powerhouses.
Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit hosts some very cool driver development programs with one our highlights being our Pro Driving Series taught by current professional race car driver Parker Thompson.
On June 30th, Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit hosted our first ever bicycle race as part of the annual Future Champions Cycling Camp hosted on Vancouver Island this year.
Evan’s automotive journey began back in high school where his passion for all things automotive started to grow. However, after witnessing a fellow student completely stripping a E30 BMW to use solely for auto cross, his gears shifted. After accompanying his friend to an auto cross event, Evan was absolutely hooked!
Boasting 385 horsepower and a very healthy 384 lb-ft of torque, the C43 is definitely not shy and perhaps one of our most powerful vehicles in the fleet. In signature Mercedes-Benz form, its traditional styling is both elegant and contemporary. However, add the letters AMG to the badge and what you’ll find is unexpected and dynamic track potential.
In last month’s newsletter, we shared our thoughts about this year’s upcoming Formula 1 season. With F1 representing the height of open-wheeled racing, this month we thought we would pay homage to where it often all began…karting. Karting started in 1956 in California, with the first Karting Federation founded in 1957 in the USA. It didn’t take long after that to become popular in Europe. By the 1970’s, it was established around the world, leading to international competitions and championships. It turned out that kart racing was the best preparation for ‘moving up the ladder’ to race in bigger and faster open-wheel racing series.
