Auto racing is inherently dangerous. But, insome ways, it's safer than driving on the street.A racecar driver is a dangerous occupation, I think we can all agree. Consider Formula 1, Indy or NASCAR racing. Formula 1 and Indy drivers hit speeds up to around 230 mph. NASCAR average top speeds of about 193 mph. That’s not as fast as Formula 1 or Indy, but it’s still pretty darn fast.Clearly, a racecar

There are any number ofproblems that could cause abreakdown of your car, truckor SUV when you leave yourMcCullom Lake home. Thecure is timely maintenance.Maybe if you’re a fairly new addition to McCullom Lake and other roads you’ve never had the experience of you car, truck or SUV breaking down and leaving you stranded. However, if you’ve driven for any serious length of time, there’s a good

Offroad driving is tough on your truck or Jeep,proper preparation will help ensure that it'sready for the challenge. Proper installationof that lift kit is a good start.The truck with those big, beefy tires was sitting on the side of the road in Wonder Lake. Traffic was passing by and the driver was out of the truck looking underneath. There, the problem wasn’t too difficult to recognize.The front

Having trouble thinking ofsomething to give mom forMother's Day? Don't forgetthe gift-giving potentialof mom's car, truck or SUV.Think of all the things mom has done for you over the years. When you were a baby, she fed you and changed your … Uhum. She prepared all those meals as you grew up, including your favorite meal, even if it wasn’t a special occasion. She cheered you up when you were down

As another Johnsburg winter fades into the the rearview mirror, it's time to think aboutwhether your vehicle is up to date on itsoil changes with summer heat approaching.This is the last week of April; it’s fairly safe to say that this Johnsburg winter is behind us. The days of worrying that you’ll have to dig your car out of the driveway after a big snow are over. The slush and ice are not

Driving safely will go a long way towardhelping you avoid crashes, such as this. But,it's just as important to have good brakes whenyou need them. This is the time of year inWonder Lake to have your brakes checked.You approach a red light, move your foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal and gradually apply pressure. The vehicle begins to slow as you smoothly come to a stop behind the white line

As winter fades from McHenry, it's time toprepare you vehicle for summer. Thatincludes having your wheels aligned.Whatever the weather in McHenry today, one thing is for certain; the last dregs of winter are fading into the rearview mirror. Warm and sunny days are ahead. You and, hopefully, your car, truck or SUV have survived without too much damage. Of course, it’s likely that the steering and

The Richmond winter of 2024-25 is slippinginto the past and, hopefully, without any Aprilsurprises. That means it's time to checkyour car's suspension and see how it did through pothole season.Ahhhhhh. Another Richmond winter is over. No one will blame you if you take a deep sigh of relief. Of course, the effects of winter may persist a little.Winters in Richmond are tough. They’re cold, icy,

Be kind to your tires and they'll be kind to you.And that includes having your tires rotatedas another Johnsburg winter passes.Along with your suspension system, your tires help to mediate the bumps and potholes you come across when you pull out of your Johnsburg driveway. Your tires give you traction to get going and to help you stop. And, while you should be able to count on your tires, your tires

In McHenry, as everywhere, it takes qualifiedauto repair technicians to provide quality autorepair services.Performance Unlimited has provided the highest quality auto repair services for the McHenry area for 43 years. That’s amazing evidence of the professionalism that has driven every aspect of their operations. But it’s all the more compelling when you consider the shortage of auto repair technicians