Life in the Sprite-Midget Paddock

This is our page of little stories and experiences in our paddock that make it what it is: A big, extended family.

  • Race Wrench
    by Brian Volkert Got a Race Wrench? Most low-budget vintage racers have one. Maybe under a different name but they’re there. ‘Race Wrench’ is the name for that compatriot who is there to help, cajole and coach your vintage racing experience. Different than paid professional help or fellow racer(s), they contribute immeasurable hours to help… Continue reading Race Wrench
  • My First Race Weekend
    My path to the paddock for my first weekend of racing was far more complicated, convoluted, and painful than I ever imagined when I began it in early in 2017. That’s a tale for another place. Through some haphazard combination of stubbornness, determination, grace, going with the flow, luck, and a boatload of help, I… Continue reading My First Race Weekend