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RACE TECH 23
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 22
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RACE TECH 21
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 20
- By Sleepy Gomez

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RACE TECH 16
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RACE TECH 17
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RACE TECH 18
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RACE TECH 19
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RACE TECH 11
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 12
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RACE TECH 13
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 15
- By Sleepy Gomez

------------ Tech Issue 11 ------------

RACE TECH 5
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 6
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RACE TECH 7
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 8
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 10
- By Sleepy Gomez

------------ Tech Issue 10 ------------

RACE TECH 1
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 2
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 3
- By Sleepy Gomez
RACE TECH 4
- By Sleepy Gomez

------------ Tech Issue 9 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comments by Sleepy Gomez
Tig It
- When, why and how to TIG weld
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This month... The cooling system dried out
Street Stock Build - Part 2
- Follow James Ott through building a metric
Inside Track Q&A
- Pinion angles, batteries and more
Too Often Safety is a Boring Subject
- Unless you happen to be the subject
FWD World - PROJECT NEON
- Ignition for NEON lovers

------------ Tech Issue 8 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comments by Sleepy Gomez
Lets Keep Our Belts On
  - Pulley alignment, checking and the cures
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This month... Radiators and radiator men
Are Your Nuts Tight?
  - Lug nut torque is an important part of race prep
Sleepy's Notebook
  - Low oil pressure cut off for fuel pump
Inside Track Q&A
- Spring placement, which trans
Dry Air For Your Tires
- Build a cheap air drier
FWD World - PROJECT NEON
- The NEON is finished, notes on NEONs including a simple cage

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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comments by Sleepy Gomez
Anti-Squat & Roll Steer
- What it is and what it does
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This month... Put this in your pipe – use tubing for a roll cage
Building the Street Stock From the Bottom Up
- 1st in a series of articles
Inside Track Q&A
- Ask Sleepy questions and He'll answer them...
Doing the (Chassis) Dyno
- We put a car on a chassis dyno. Easy results
FWD World - PROJECT NEON
- We'll be back next month with the last article on the NEON - plus more...

------------ Tech Issue 6 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comments by Sleepy Gomez
EZ Pressure Bleeder
- $5 will get you a one-man, simple pressure brake bleeder.
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This month... What size carburetor do you really have?
The Weekly (Tire) Grind
- More traction for a little work
Inside Track Q&A
- Chassis stiffness - Sway bars when and why
FWD World - PROJECT NEON - The Saga Continues!
- We tie up some loose end and get ready for the track

------------ Tech Issue 5 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comments by Sleepy Gomez
Items of Interest To Racers
  - New or Unusual Products
Wheel Scales
  - How and Why *Plus Tips*
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This month... Sharpen an Abrasive Wheel Cut Off Blade?!?
Suspension Springs - Double Duty
  - They hold the car up and the wheels down!
Paint Transfer
- No Spill Spray Painting
FWD World - PROJECT NEON - Building The Cage!
- Front Wheel Drive World - A look into FWD racing

------------ Tech Issue 4 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comments by Sleepy Gomez
Items of Interest To Racers
Quicker Response With A Quicksteer Unit
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This month... Racing Superstitions
Cam Basics - Understand How and Why
Race Car Fluids How To Use
FWD World - PROJECT NEON BEGINS!
- Front Wheel Drive World - A look into FWD racing

------------ Tech Issue 3 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comment by Sleepy Gomez
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This Month... Batteries on a concrete floor?
The Care and Feeding of Your MIG Welder
- Selection and Maintenence
Throttle Linkage For Performance
- this can change the way your car works on the track
Building The SUPERCREEPER
- I have always wanted a custom creeper, now I have one!
The Inside Track - Q & A
- Racing Questions Answered
New Products
- Press releases from manufacturers with things of interest to racers
Easy Fill
- Fill the rear end easily and cleanly
FWD - We're about to embark on PROJECT NEON!
- Front Wheel Drive World - A look into FWD racing

------------ Tech Issue 2 ------------
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If It Concerns Racing, It Concerns Me
- Comment by Sleepy Gomez
Race Car Fluid Lines Need Special Flares
- Flaring steel lines requires a double flare tool
Build A Hobby/Pure Stock Engine
- Follow these guidelines to build a reliable inexpensive engine
Distributor Clearance Sale?
- Correct clearance for the distributor drive and oil pump drive is necessary
Myths, Lies, and Stock Cars
- This Month... Weight and How It Affects Handling
A Pressure Washer Fit For A Racer
- A surprising modification to a conventional pressure washer
Mini VIP - 18 Volts From Your 12 Volt Battery
- Turn your standard 12 volt battery into an 18 volt powerhouse.
FWD - A Peek At Our Project Neon
- Front Wheel Drive World - A look into FWD racing

------------ Tech Issue 1 ------------
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Cool It
- Things To Do To Keep Your Engine Cool
The Roll Center
- What It Is, What It Does, And How To Find It
Race Car Brake Adjustments
- Ways To Change Handling Through Brake Mods
The Racing HEI Distributor
- Turning the GM HEI Distributor into a racing ignition