The team mastered the fundamentals of racing in classroom and driving sessions using Skip Barber’s 2.0 liter Formula Dodge racecars.

DAY ONE includes an introduction to the racecars, equipment and a discussion of the track. An intensive series of slalom, braking and downshifting exercises follow with focus on double clutching and heel-and-toe downshifting.

DAY TWO emphasizes track time in a series of lapping sessions at progressively higher speeds. During classroom sessions, Skip Barber Racing Instructors impart their knowledge of racing theory and advanced braking techniques.

DAY THREE includes classroom instruction and track drills in drafting, passing and racing in the rain. Then, you’ll line up two-by-two and practice double-file race starts and single-file restarts. Extensive lapping sessions follow for the balance of the day.

Graduates of a Skip Barber Three Day Racing School are eligible to participate in Advanced Activities, a requirement to compete in the Skip Barber Race Series. Eligible graduates can also apply for a regional SCCA Competition License. Ken and Justin will be entering into their first SCCA race on September 20 and 21st.
 

The Radical SR3’s are transported on a huge metal palette, and the cars come complete with mineral oil, coolant and even gasoline. Basically, they can be rolled off the pallette and are ready to RACE. After a short break-in period for seating in your brakes and running in the engine, your new Radical can be competition ready. 

After a 3 hour drive from Los Angeles Airport, the Radical West transport team arrives at Buttonwillow Raceway and begins unloading the vehicles. There’s no time to waste as the cars are participating in a track event. 

The two newly shipped SR3’s arrive at Buttonwillow Raceway on Saturday afternon, August 9. The double decker trailer holds two Radicals. Pictured from left to right in the trailer are: Marc Brewster, Radical West Service Manager, Justin LaJoie, and John Morris. 

Fabian Okonski with his newly delivered Radical SR3, has just returned from his first run around the Buttonwillow track. Fabian is an anesthesiologist from Los Gatos, California. Fabian is an excellent driver who has participated in many track events with his Mazda RX-7. 

Justin LaJoie is getting ready to go out on the track. Justin, a partner in Radical West, is eagerly anticipating trying out the power and maneuveribility of the SR3 for the first time at Buttonwillow. After his first run, he wasn’t disappointed. 

Team Radical West (from left: Justin LaJoie, Fabian Okonsky and John Morris) lines up at the Buttonwillow Raceway staging area… the temperature was over 100 degrees on a sizzling August day. 

In order to accommodate the rapid growth of Team Radical West, John Morris announced today the company has ordered two new trailers to transport the vehicles to track events and SCCA races for their growing list of racing enthusiasts. The new trailers, from Progressive Trailers in Phoenix, Arizona, will be capable of transporting 5 additional cars to events throughout the region. 

The trailers ordered through Progressive were: one 18 foot single car trailer, and one 40 foot 4-car trailer. Radical West plans to offer packages to their clients that include the Radical SR3 and trailer. In addition, Radical West is ordering a deluxe race canopy for the 4-car trailer. 

The transport trailers are expected to be ready for delivery in mid-September, 2003.