Vermont Motorsports Magazine

UNDER THE HOOD: A Changing ACT

Posted By Tj Ingerson on January 20, 2012

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

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

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

PHOTO: 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

UNDER THE HOOD: Hugging The Baseline

Posted By Justin St. Louis on September 2, 2011

PHOTO: Finding a baseline setup is key. Create a starting point, says VMM's T.J. Ingerson, and adjust from there. (Justin St. Louis/VMM photo)

T.J. Ingerson says the key for new race teams -- especially in the intermediate divisions -- is finding a baseline setup and working around it, rather than shooting wild guesses into the air. Read Full Story