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UNDER THE HOOD: The Great Fifteen Pound Debate

Posted By Tj Ingerson on June 7, 2013

Fast One MotorsportsThe always awesome Renegades of Airborne have been part of a spirited debate recently about the bodies that appear on the race cars. (Leif Tillotson photo)PHOTO: The always awesome Renegades of Airborne have been part of a spirited debate recently about the bodies that appear on the race cars. (Leif Tillotson photo)

In another edition of the rarely seen Under the Hood, VMM Editor T.J. Ingerson discusses how a mere 15 pound difference in weight can make all the difference. Read Full Story

UNDER THE HOOD: A Changing ACT

Posted By Tj Ingerson on January 20, 2012

GRIP Seminars -- Janurary 19th - 22nd -- Portland, METhe American-Canadian Tour Late Model rule book was released this week, featuring some major changes that should help bring the Late Model back to its original philosophy. (Eric LaFleche/VLFPhotos.com photo)PHOTO: The American-Canadian Tour Late Model rule book was released this week, featuring some major changes that should help bring the Late Model back to its original philosophy and bring weekly racers closer to touring racers. (Eric LaFleche/VLFPhotos.com photo)

--by T.J. Ingerson


One of the beginning philosophies for the American-Canadian Tour style Late Model was to give the weekly racer an opportunity to have a race car that can be raced at multiple tracks that employ the same rules package. The Late Models have now evolved to allow the weekly racer to be able to race competitively against the American-Canadian Tour, and contend for wins. But, as the touring series has evolved, there was a feeling that the Late Model had moved away from its original philosophy. Read Full Story

UNDER THE HOOD: See You at the Races

Posted By Anthony Sweet on October 21, 2011

There may be some changes here at Vermont Motorsports Magazine, but you will still be seeing us at the races providing the same, great coverage (T.J. Ingerson/VMM Photo)PHOTO: There may be some changes here at Vermont Motorsports Magazine, but you will still be seeing us at the races providing the same, great coverage. (T.J. Ingerson/VMM Photo)

In a special edition of Under the Hood, T.J. Ingerson and Ricky St. Clair offer their thoughts on the changes happening around here and look toward the future, as well as introducing a new Twitter account for Vermont Motorsports Magazine.. Read Full Story

UNDER THE HOOD: Through the Air

Posted By Tj Ingerson on September 23, 2011

Subway of Vermont & New HampshireAerodynamics plays a big role in ACT Late Model racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Alan Ward photo)PHOTO: Aerodynamics plays a big role in ACT Late Model racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Alan Ward photo)

Aerodynamics plays a big role for ACT Late Model Racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In this week's Under the Hood, T.J. Ingerson breaks down the differences between racing at New Hampshire and the local short tracks, as well as selecting the right gear for your race car. Read Full Story

UNDER THE HOOD: Being Prepared

Posted By Justin St. Louis on September 10, 2011

Kyle BuschPHOTO: Kyle Busch's car is paying tribute to the 9/11 terrorist attacks this weekend at Richmond. (Toyota Racing photo)

VMM's T.J. Ingerson talks about Street Stock setups and what makes a championship team a championship team, plus a rememberance of the 9/11 attacks ten years ago. Read Full Story