Circle Track September 2009 Contents

Cover Photo: ircle Track contributor Jeff Huneycutt snapped this awesome shot of a Pure Stock slinging some mud around Lancaster Motor Speedway in Lancaster, SC.

Street Stock Nation
We take a close-up look at the most prolific division in American oval track racing

Racing the 24 Hours of LeMons
We answer the question, "Can you really make a race car out of a Honda?."

Testing Technology
How to use testing to improve your setups

Metric Four-Link Roll Center
A review of the design and roll center location

Stock Class Handling Tips
Bob helps you make a bad situation better through innovation.

Choosing the Right Rearend
We get under Project Bomber to install a new rearend.

BlueTiger: The Driver's Impression
The motion simulator is put to the test by a group of professional drivers.

Quick Tech Coleman's new Interchangable Wide 5/5x5 Hub Assembly..

Quick Tech Powerhouse Products' Digital Cam Degreeing System..

DEPARTMENTS

Turn Five......Happy Father's Day!
Pit Board......You guys sound off
Readers' Tech Tips......Tips from your fellow racers!
Enginology......Jim answers your questions
Race Products......Trick stuff to make you go faster
Racin' Around......LaJoie forms Non-Prof., WISSOTA gets new Director, and much more!
Track Tech Q&A With Bob......Bob investigates the evolution of racing setups
Young Racers Club......And the winner is...
Race Dates......Time to go to the track!
From the Driver's Seat......John wants to know where the economic bailout is for us short trackers!
A Special Announcement from SEMA

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