While your attention may be more on your coming bike trip or the destination or adventure you are planning. Your e-bikes battery needs just as much attention because with a happy battery, your E-bike will be nothing more than a somewhat heavier manual pedal-powered bike or to paraphrase an old-saying ‘No foot, no Horse.’ While its understanding that you want to have a full charge for your next biking trip never keep your battery on the charger overnight. Overcharging your

Ten years ago I bought my first E-bike and I have never been sorry that I did. I originally bought an e-bike because I was afraid of going long distances on the bike trail after one too many times of losing track of how far I went and having to go all the way back home with spent legs. The pain I would feel in the final two or three miles back to where I parked my car was agony. Followed by days of recovery. I love exploring the countryside and tow paths and seeing all of

The snow has all melted and the air is filled with signs of the coming Spring. Yes, Spring around the corner, the anticipation of taking your beauty back on the road is building but before you do it is prudent to give your classic car a though exam. First check for holes in the air intake ducting or chewed-on wiring harness parts. Those are signs that a rodent may have moved into your car over the Winter. Next, Check under the car for any leaks. Pop the hood and check all ho

Choosing a car cover for your classic Corvette or Mustang is much different from buying a cover for your daily driver. Not any car cover will do. You spent a lot of time pampering your classic car, getting every bolt and nut just right. Making sure the trim really gleams in the sun. the next thing you need is a good car cover to protect your baby from the elements. Especially if your car still has its original paint. There are many parts of your car that are often hard to

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ- Saturday night Wall Stadium Speedway held the annual Garden State Classic and the racing was exciting through the night’s program. Buddy Sload took home dual victories in the twin 20-lap TQ features Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway on Garden State Classic night. Tanner Jones claimed his career first Legends win and William Pross took home the win in the Fast Four feature. The first TQ feature started with Jeff Kot in the early lead holding off the ch

With the help of Millville New Jersey’s town mayor and a handful of local business Dave Pierce and GAR Motorsports are trying to make a difference. Their program, Young Guns- Race To Succeed, is aimed at high school teens that have an interest in auto racing but not the resources or the accessibility to the sport. “We want to give kids who come from disadvantaged areas something to put their passion into after school”. Pierce states “instead of hanging around after school,

Hamilton New Jersey’s Bitner Automotive boasts a full service, in-house, state of the art automotive repair facility that offers repairs on all types of vehicles from motorhomes to classic car engine restoration. However, what they are best known for in the racing community is their performance engine program. Racers have been coming to Bitner automotive for three generations. Although Bitner Automotive started in 1958 with Fred Bitner Sr, they didn’t start servicing the ra

While many drivers spend lots of time and energy making sure their show cars are perfect for the coming season, some overlook getting to their destination safely. What good is all your hard work on the car, if the car gets damaged or the driver gets hurt on the way. There are many ways to haul a car to the track, open trailer or closed. Beyond the trailer, the condition of the tow vehicle is also vitally important and often overlooked. There are many things to consider when

The night sky was punctuated with the bright, dazzling lights of the fire trucks that illuminated the scorched shell of the garage. The dancing flames were now extinguished but the smoke continued to billow out of the doors and windows as the firemen worked to hose down the remaining embers. Nearby, the visibly distressed owner of the garage could only watch and wonder how bad the damage was to his cars and tools. A nightmare such as this can strike anywhere. Just the smal

As soon as Kyle Scisco emerged from the #31 in the post tech area following his latest win, team owner Steve Ferrera greeted his driver with a cold drink and a bear hug. The smile on Ferrara’s face, the image of a very delighted car owner. His newest driver Kyle ‘The Scisco Kid” has become a threat to win each time he pulls onto the track at wall stadium this season. Ferrara said “The guy is good. Real good. He’s the best driver we’ve had since Eric’ (Mauriello). “ Which

XCEL Chassis is a 14-year old series whose goal is racing that is fast, fun and safe but doesn’t cost a fortune. Doug Borger said “It like an IROC type series or Legends in a way. It’s a Spec chassis and Everybody has the same car, the same motor program. Basically, I took the money out of the whole thing. so you're not getting beat by money You're just getting beat by better driver. Everybody has to buy the car, the motor and the shocks through my company” The series ra

Wall Township, NJ- Two former champions returned to victory lane Saturday night at Wall Stadium. Three-time champion Steven Reed took a solid Modified win after a lack luster start to the season. Similarly multiple Sportsman champion Kevin Davison also reversed his season with a solid win in his feature after weeks of rough racing luck. The Modified race started with Steven Reed in the pole position after the nine fastest qualifiers were inverted. Reed took the lead at the

When doing maintenance for the coming season do not neglect the trailer. As with the car, the trailer should be checked from nose to tail with the same care and attention that one gives the car. Tires: The trailer tires should be checked on a frequent basis for dry rot, proper air pressure and proper tread depth. It is important to remember that where one parks their trailer also has an impact on the tires. The sun takes a toll on exposed tires and any exposed tie down s

Keith Raffa, an industrial electrician by trade, started the Full Tilt race shop in the fall of 1997. The idea for the shop came from a friend named Tom Casey, whom Raffa credits for getting him involved in shifter kart racing in 1996. Full Tilt offers 2 cycle karters in both junior and senior divisions anything they might need: engines, chassis, scaling and general technical support. He even makes 'house calls' to the karters trailers to act as troubleshooter for those karte

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ- The Modified Microstocks gathered at Wall Stadium Sunday to find out who would be crowned season champion. What no one expected was that the Hall brothers, James and Mike, would have one of the most exciting races of the year. Heat race winners Tom Ervin and James Hall lV started on the front row, Mike Hall started in third on his brother’s bumper. At the drop of the green J. Hall darted to the lead with the Ervin and M. Hall hot on his tail. Ervin took th

He is the man behind the scenes. The one with the headphones on and the stern face. Watching all the racing action from up high. Every lap, every bumper tap, every caution, he sees it all every Saturday night. He is the race director. The referee if you will of Saturday night racing at your local short track. Ignored mostly by the fans below and often by the drivers on the track, until the caution flies. It is the race director who ‘calls the ball’. Who was at fault in the