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30th Annual CSCC “8 Hours of the Cascades”

15 October 20056 May 2021 Steve

After the well-earned but wholly unexpected results in the 2004 running of Cascade‘s enduro, there was never really any doubt that Eric and I would be back for 2005. Hal really had an itch to run his Porsche 944, though, so Bruce Beachman joined the team in his place. Bruce brought his experience in professional-level … Read More “30th Annual CSCC “8 Hours of the Cascades”” »

29th Annual CSCC “8 Hours of the Cascades”

16 October 20046 May 2021 Steve

Endurance race

Most sports car racing follows two formats: 20-30 minute sprints, common to club racing and series like SPEED World Challenge, and endurance racing like what you see at Le Mans (so famous they’ve made more than a few movies about it) and in series such as the ALMS. I’d always liked watching the longer races … Read More “29th Annual CSCC “8 Hours of the Cascades”” »

Doernbecher Dash XX

26 September 20046 May 2021 Steve

Sprint race

Having run just three race week-ends by the end of September, and with only two races to go, it was pretty clear there was no way I could even qualify for either the CP or RS championships. Since those last two races were only a week apart and I just didn’t feel like I had … Read More “Doernbecher Dash XX” »

Chicane Challenge XII

6 June 20046 May 2021 Steve

Sprint race

After missing one of only three races at my home track (grr…), my second race week-end of the year was a whole month after the first. It was also the one-year anniversary of my first race, but I expected to do a little better than that (<ahem>). I was also looking forward to trying out … Read More “Chicane Challenge XII” »

Rose City Opener XIII

9 May 20046 May 2021 Steve

Sprint race

My first race week-end of the year was actually the second Conference race: Although I had gone to Mission for the first race of the season, and even gotten my car run through its annual tech inspection, I ended up coming home Friday night. So, for me, my excitement for Portland also included an element … Read More “Rose City Opener XIII” »

Jim Swanson Memorial VII

2 August 20036 May 2021 Steve

Sprint race

Because of my little contretemps in June, I missed the race at Mission (also in June), which meant I had a two-month break between races. It also meant that my first race after the accident would be back at Portland. Talk about hopping right back onto the horse that threw ya!

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Chicane Challenge XI

7 June 20031 July 2024 Steve

Sprint race

Another hot Saturday morning in Portland. Another prediction for record highs. And, oh yeah, my first-ever day as a racing driver.