Green Racing

A new product to help us go green?

GreenRacing team recently came across an interesting product that may make a difference in changing the environmentally un-friendly stereotype that motorsports gets. The news came in when the American Le Mans Series named the Green Earth Technologies’ G-OIL as their official motor oil, which will be used in the next two years in all of the ALMS/IMSA safety vehicles (click here for press release.)

According to Green Earth Technologies, G-OIL is unlike their conventional petroleum-derived counterparts, where a patent pending technology is used to make the oil from saturated animal fats. Apparently, this makes a good lubricant while also being biodegradable. Even the containers will be fully recyclable! So what does this mean for us racetrack junkies? It means while you can still drive as hard as you want, if not harder, you can even protect your engine better with G-OIL’s acclaimed superior lubricating properties over the conventional oils. What’s better is that you will be contributing to the environment with this green product – another legit reason for you to tell the family when you decide to race :)

But the big question for all of us is if we’re willing to risk out motors just to be green. To answer that question, we are in the process of acquiring samples to test on our project S2000. Keep coming back to find out the answer!

How do you improve your MPG...and with style?

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Car manufacturers and engineers spend a daunting amount of money and man hours just to give us the most fuel efficient vehicles within a reasonable price.  You would expect the MPG to be at its peak from the factory, but the good news is it can be improved on easily (no rocket science) and better yet you can do it with style!

The answer: replacing your stock wheels with a lighter alternative.

The reason and benefits are simple.  First of all this reduces rotational unsprung mass, the mass of the suspension, wheels or tracks (as applicable) and other components directly connected to them rather than supported by the suspension (Wikipedia,) and so your engine will be able to power your car with less effort. Second of all, a lighter wheel will move more and absorb more vibrations caused by the road surface, therefore improving ride quality as well.  Last but not least, you get to choose what price, manufacturer and looks of your new wheels to make your car stand out from the norm!  But keep in mind how the wheel is made (forged/cast) which will affect on the wheel's structural rigidity.

The end result: MPG improved, more comfortable ride and all done with style!

By now you may be asking how much MPG does this save on an average car?  We are testing this as we speak - check back for results next week!

*photo courtesy of Tirerack and Automedia

Introducing Our Project S2000

We'd like to start off by making a quick introduction to our first project car (which also happens to be a personal car): the Honda '07 S2000.  We chose this car because of it's affordability as a sports car, its reliability, great gas mileage and superb handling.

We'll be doing all sorts of tests to it to find out how we can improve gas mileage and run faster in an environmental-friendly manner.  Most tests will be done on race track (what harsher way to abuse a car?) and on LA city/highways (LA commuters you know what we're talking about!)


We currently have its aerodynamics and suspension tuned for competitive uses on race tracks, but it still runs a stock motor!

Welcome!

Welcome to Green Racing's blog! 

Are you a car lover looking to be part of the green movement? This is the right place to be at.  We will be blogging on a weekly basis on anything related to making your car more green, eco-friendly and economical. 

Stay tuned!