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Grassroots Drifting in Minnesota
Recently, Elko Speedway changed ownership and the new owner is excited about bringing drifting back at the track. They recently had a three day event followed by a Friday night practice session. So, naturally, I had to head out and see what it was all about!

straitdesign
Jul 271 min read


Spring Drift Openers
April Easter weekend brought two Midwest drift openers. BIR Drift Series and ClubFR both kicked off the season!

straitdesign
Apr 212 min read


Year in Review 2024
Year in Review: Drifting, Car Shows & Events, Driving Education Instruction, YouTube Views, New Products

straitdesign
Dec 312 min read


6 Reasons to Get a Windshield Banner from Strait Design
Here are 6 reasons to get a custom and team windshield banners from Strait Design! Summer Banner Sale and Video Tutorials

straitdesign
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Track Ready Tips
Track ready tips, including packing for the track, logistics of getting there, and what not to forget

straitdesign
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Big Changes at USAIR
A few days ago we where hit with a huge shock that track mangers at USAIR decided not to renew their contract for 2023. Pat and Anne have...

straitdesign
Oct 22, 20222 min read


What is the Best Track Day Car?
...That being said, driving a track day in your daily driver, or taking your wife's 1995 Mercury Cougar!

straitdesign
Oct 9, 20222 min read


Video: After Track Day Maintenance Tips!
After track day maintenance video tips!

straitdesign
Jul 11, 20221 min read


Track Day Road Trip!
We thought it would be fun to checkout one of the #Gridlife events! We chose a Chicago area event at Autobahn Country Club June 25-26

straitdesign
Jul 7, 20223 min read


New Racing Livery on the Miata
New track, new event, new livery! We loved the early drift team inspired livery we did on Montana's race-car for last year's Final Bout...

straitdesign
Jun 29, 20221 min read


Drift Day 85
The 2022 season is officially underway even if the weather has been cold we got lucky with some sunshine for ClubFR's DD85

straitdesign
Apr 29, 20222 min read


More Kids in the Pits
DD85 Kids in the Pits. On the track or doing media photos, track life is important to us. It is a priority that we make happen with kids!

straitdesign
Apr 25, 20223 min read


Plan your 2022 Driving Events
As many tracks and racing organizers start releasing their event dates, it's time to get out the calendar and start planning!

straitdesign
Jan 8, 20222 min read


2021 a year in review
What an amazing season! In total I did over 3000+ street miles, 350+ track miles, drove in 5 states, and drove on 4 different tracks!

straitdesign
Dec 19, 20213 min read


ClubFR's Drift Day 83
Getting back to drifting roots with a road-trip in the Miata to USAir Motorsports Raceway and ClubFR drift day.

straitdesign
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Vintage Gilbarco Calco-Meter Gas Pump
One of the coolest things about the Calco-Meter pump is the small glass window with the text, "Glass Must Be Full - Before & After Delivery"

straitdesign
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Track Night in America at BIR
Last month we went to Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the SCCA's Track Night in America event.

straitdesign
Sep 19, 20211 min read


A 750 mile road trip + a track day
I started my journey from Hopkins, Minnesota, The car was all loaded up and ready to roll to SW Iowa track Raceway Park of the Midlands.

straitdesign
Aug 8, 20212 min read


Track Conditions at Raceway Park of the Midlands in 2021
Track conditions after the 2019 floods - A July 2021 track day visit to Raceway Park of the Midlands

straitdesign
Aug 5, 20212 min read
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