Two days ago, I went to my last Bantam karting with my dad. Today I just did my first sessions in a “Big Boy’s Kart” (adult kart) at LeMans Karting. I went to the Bantam Karting class on August 2015, challenged by another kid to do my best. My dad and the other kid’s dad joined in on the last session of Bantam karting and I achieved … Continue reading Graduating to Big Boy’s Kart!
Washington DC was still digging out from the worst snow storm in history. Eveyone had cabin fever. What better excuse to leave the house to go to the Auto Show! While Porsche was conspicuously absent from the show, there were still plenty of sports cars on display. From historical icons such as Shelby GT350, Ferrari 512TR, to modern classics like Lexus LF-A (that Toby saw … Continue reading Washington Auto Show 2016
2015 has been a good year for Team Shum. All three brothers were “back on track” with their new/rebuilt rides: Jonathan was on track 10 days at Road Atlanta, CMP, and VIR Toby was on track 7 days at Summit Point and VIR Kenny ran 4 autocross events To cap off the season Jon an Toby signed up for a track event at Virginia International … Continue reading Full Team in Action
Legends of Le Mans was the theme of Rennsport Reunion V at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The main event square showcased three Le Mans legends: 1951 class winner 356 SL, Porsche first overall winner 917, and this year winner 919. This 917-001 was from the Porsche museum, wearing the paint scheme of the 1970 winner. Kenny and Cindy were fortunate to see the original winning chassis 917-023 at their earlier visit … Continue reading Rennsport Reunion V
Jacob watched his first F1 qualifying when he was 1-day old in the hospital. Now every F1 weekend Jacob would wake up early and watched F1 races with his dad. In May Jacob and Coco had their first go-karting experience at the NASCAR Speedpark in Sevierville, TN. Jon decided that it’s time for Jacob to get some racing experience with the Cadet Program at LeMans Karting. “Tiger-dad” … Continue reading Team Shum: The Next Generation
Jon is heading to the airport to picked up Cecilia and the kids! After a great holiday in Canada, Jon returned to work in South Carolina by himself first, while Cecilia and the kids stayed in Toronto for a few more weeks. “Empty nester” Jon took full advantage and was very active at the local car scene. After the long Canadian road trip, the GX … Continue reading A Busy Empty Nester
Toby and Tory had a successful outing at Summit Point. After the first “shake down” outing last fall, Toby had a long to-do list to get Tory ready including: Replaced missing spoiler wall to improve air intake and engine cooling Removed fog lights to prevent debris damage (will eventually change to RS brake scoops) Install 92+ 4-piston rear brake calipers and racing brake pads Hmmm…wonder … Continue reading Toby’s back at Summit Point
Mary had something special planned to celebrate Toby’s 40th birthday. She needed the whole day for preparation so she arranged Toby’s fellow track rats and 17-hour karting enduro teammates Michael, Sam. and Lashdeep to take him go-karting. Michael came by around 10:30. Sam was running late so we warmed up with some Forza Motorsport. After a big lunch (that probably slowed our karts) the crew … Continue reading Surprise Birthday… Karting?!
After June joined Team Shum, RocketS “Rocky” was to remain as Jon’s autocrosser. Unfortunately the unreasonably high insurance premiums made it impossible to keep him. Jon listed Rocky on Craigslist, and within 12 hours there were two potential buyers serious enough to want to see Rocky the same day! A showing was arranged with a family that very same afternoon. Jon spent the morning giving … Continue reading Goodbye Rocky
After his first DE at CMP, Jon is ready to tackle a “big track”. The PeachState PCA organized a DE event at Road Atlanta (in Braselton, GA) which is less than 2 hours away from home. Jon left home early on Saturday morning to arrive at the track in time for the morning meeting and tech inspection. Jon was again assigned a great instructor (Ed). … Continue reading Jon’s First Road Atlanta DE
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