A Non-Profit Raising Money for Children in Need Through Motorsports
Guardian Angel Motorsports (GAM) is launching our newest fundraising campaign called RALLY to initiate $250,000 worth of support from partners, givers and racing fans. With plans of 120,000 miles worth of racing events, over 50 products in merchandise, and gaining 100 partners, GAM intends to use the funds raised to aid children who are suffering from disability and illness. [Read more…]
What a year 2014 has been for Guardian Angel Motorsports. Record funds raised, record charity grants given, record impact on area children & families in need. We COULD NOT have done it without our treasured individual supporters, Shoot For Details, Yuppie Racing, Daniel Oliveras, Monticello Motor Club, Halda Watch, Cisco Brewers, Blossom Water, Deman Racing and MillermotorCars,
As we wind down 2014 and look towards 2015, we are excited to pay it forward and build on the momentum. Watch shortly for our roll out of the 24hrs of Nurburgring Campaign 2015.
In the meantime we want to wish you a happy holiday weekend & share this email from our friend & supporter – Halda Watch
Halda Watch Co seeks ambassadors in the U.S.
The Swedish manufacturer of exclusive timepieces Halda Watch Co. seeks test pilots/ambassadors in conjunction with the forthcoming launch in the USA.
The Halda Race Pilot is developed in cooperation with racing engineers and used by Formula 1 drivers. It is the official watch of F1 driver Marcus Ericsson. Based on a concept of interchangeable time modules which unites the tradition of mechanical watchmaking with the advantages of modern technology. The Halda Race Pilot is currently nominated for European Watch of The Year 2014.
Through year end, we are offering the Race Pilot Watch at 15% off retail price, with an additional contribution of 5% to Guardian Angel Motorsports for each watch purchased.
For more information regarding this offer, please contact john@parallel-partner.com and visit www.haldawatches.com for more information about Halda Watch Co.
Yours sincerely,
John Gugliada
Car Guy Heaven @ PistonKlause
conclude your Nordschliefe lap and proceed to complete the circuit. As you finish the lap, instead of hooking right and back on to the front straight, you break left up onto T13 and DROP into the Nordeschliefe.
The Ring – its car guy heaven. Not just the track, but the entire region, Just 140 km from Frankfurt, it’s a fun a beautiful 80 minute haul from the airport. You quickly learn that the 5 Hash signs mean that the speed limit is unlimited. Our diesel Mercedes 350 CSL loafed along silently at 260kph (160mph) like it was a trip to the grocery store, Freaking Awesome.
Driving Shoes & Chips!!
Bruce & Lewis at Audi Gantry
Staying at our hotel!!
hotel has a Jag F Type in camouflage parked in the basement. The place abounds with test drivers, support teams and the best of all, “Nurburgring Test Centers” for each manufacturer at every turn. It’s TRULY a car guy Mecca. The holy grail wrapped in a small town feel. Simply breath taking.
Where does it get crazy? t13
You approach the exit of the GP track and onto the Nordeschliefe at just over 100 mph in fourth gear. Our car was a momentum play so you had to roll your speed up the left hand hill and into the T13 chute. As you did so, the Nurburg Castle loomed on the horizon filling your windshield. It served as almost as a reminder, or, cue that you were about to leave the 21st century and roll the clock back 100+ years in world and automotive history.
VLN Race Start
Our VLN 10 race was the last in the 2014 series. It was considered a ‘small’ race with only 178 entries.
A big race has more than 220 cars. Oh My.
GAM S.W.A.T. team members (from left to right) Andres, Q, Lewis, Bruce & Kevin ahead of race start at ROWE Oil luxury suite.
The paddock was PACKED with transporters and equipment. I couldn’t believe the equipment people had. Imagine back to the days when there was both IMSA and Grand-Am, picture a paddock housing BOTH series. Mercedes AMG SLS, Lemans RSRs, Z4s, Lexus, Toyota, Renault, Ford, BMW, VW and Bentley – it was SUPER cool.
The 325 e90 BMW that we were driving was essentially a track day car. A stripped down street car with a cage, seat, shocks and wheels. Oh yeah, we had a tuner exhaust on it too. At 250hp though, we weren’t hiding any driver mistakes. You had to ROLL your speed in if you had any hope of carrying any out of a turn. The builder, Boes Motorsport had done a wonderful job with setup however. The 252 car might have been the best handling car I’ve ever driven. Super stable, slight understeer and excellent at telegraphing when you were at the limit. A real pleasure to drive. Actually, kind of a giggle to take jumps with such a heavy car…kinda felt like my high school days……sorry Dad 😉
