Beach Racing

Las Vegas Speed Spectacular

2008-05-03T17:45:00.000-07:00

Good luck at the race, team! (And at the casinos.)

50th Annual March Meet (2008)

2008-03-14T15:55:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to put up a few photos for your viewing pleasure...

Gettin' ready for the March Meet

2007-02-20T19:00:00.000-08:00

The guys have been busy down at the shop: pimping out the ... ahem... refurbished trailer, doing all the usual preparations for the car, and maybe a little extra careful evaluation in that area as well.

The test and tune is March 2-4, which, in addition to really testing and tuning, is just another excuse to get away for a fun race weekend! As of this writing, the 10-day Weather Channel forecast ends on March 1, showing scattered showers and 60% chance precipitation. But that's 10 days away, and those weather types are known to change their minds about forecasts.

I wonder - will the Tignacs be testing out their new rig that weekend as well? Maybe I can get Leslie to send me a photo of it to post here. Stay tuned.

Dun da da daaaaaa! At the actual March Meet, Robert Hight will be the Grand Marshal of the event. I have to wonder, will John Force be making an appearance as well? Perhaps Adria (Hight's wife and Force's daughter) will be there, and who knows what other team members will attend the event? I know a couple people who sure would get a kick out of Force's presence.

I think we're all looking forward to kicking off the season in style - and it sure would be nice to start with a win!

We'll be sure to get plenty of footage so don't forget to check back for the video posts!

Party Time

2006-12-18T15:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone!

Looking forward to the race party on Saturday? See you there!

Back at the hotel...

2006-11-29T23:00:00.000-08:00

...after the races, "The Goose" performed.

Requires sound for maximum effect.

Clip of qualifying pass

2006-11-29T22:47:00.000-08:00

This video was taken on Friday, November 3 at 1:49 PM.

I don't remember the details or time of the pass, so if someone else wants to comment on it, please do. (Leslie, you guys have the data tickets at the shop, right? Maybe you could enter in the time/speed/reaction in the comment section?)

Featuring Lou Tignac and Greg Beach.

Another video clip - celebration drive

2006-11-27T09:57:00.000-08:00

After winning a race against the Mighty Mouse (Gruzen) team, the Beach Racing team drives down the return road to pick up the driver and car at the end of the track. Some celebrating occurs.

Note: The race featured in the previously posted videos is not the race against Gruzen.

Car-cam video clip adjustment

2006-11-25T09:25:00.000-08:00

I had some requests to extend the footage out to show more of the driver's "private moments" at the end of the track on the on-car cam video.

So I did.

Scroll down to the original post to view it again with the extended coverage.

Same pass, different angle

2006-11-20T20:08:00.000-08:00

This is the same pass as in the car cam video, but it was taken from the track.

Beach Racing team and friends - keep checking back. I'll be adding more stuff! And don't be afraid to post comments for one another. Just click where it says "# Comments" at the end of the post.

Car cam footage

2006-11-19T21:48:00.000-08:00

This video was taken at Famoso Raceway near Bakersfield, CA on November 4th from the rollbar on the Beach Racing NE-1 car.

Jerry (Beach) drove a 7.60 (with an 8) on this pass and won the race.

The video shows the un-cut footage from starting the car to pulling off at the end of the track (his chute didn't open). Featured are crew chief Lou Tignac and crew members Scott Richards and Jim Walle.