Thomas Lathrop

Thomas Lathrop

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Scenes from the Off-Season

My racing off-season is winding down, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I haven't reached any of my goals yet, but I am still working towards them. This will have been a five- or six-month break, and I needed it after last year's off-season. Will I...

Barrina LED Shop Light Review: Easy, Affordable Upgrade

You can never have too much light in your garage. If you're anything like me, you need a lot more light than what your current setup offers. Stop waiting. Head over to Amazon and grab some Barrina LED shop lights. For years, my garage lighting was severely lacking....

The End of My E30 Era

For over twenty years, the E30 platform has been a part of my identity, from being my first car to founding a community that still thrives today (E30sport → R3vlimited). My first autocross, track day, and timed competition were in an E30, and most of my closest friends are from the...

How to Closely Chase Another Car On Track

When chasing another car on a race track, certain adjustments must be made to safely maintain proximity (and pass the car ahead when the time is right). The most important but not the most apparent change is during the braking zones, specifically the initial brake application. Adjusting your brake application...

Wrapped: Our GLTC Season By the Numbers

2024 was an exceptional year: it was my first full season w2w racing, and I got to do it with my best friends while traveling the country with a remarkable series called GLTC. We're doing it again in 2025, so we wanted to document some notable statistics and...

Getting Back in the Saddle

It has been dangerously close to two months since I've published an article. Though I partially started a couple, life got in the way. I want to get back into a regular cadence with writing, so what better time than now? Please bear with me as I get...

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