Tampa Bay: performance paradise

February 27, 5:59 PMTampa Sports Car ExaminerMichael Berenis

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Tampa offers many unique experiences for the sports car enthusiast. Car shows, events, and pro-am racing happen nearly every week! Sports car culture is prominent; tuning, performance, modifications, and meets create a paradise for enthusiasts and spectators alike. Spectators and participants in the grid both agree Tampa Bay is the place to be for the avid sports car hobbyist.

Several tracks, dirt and asphalt alike offer great opportunity for anyone interested in the culture. Sea level atmospheric pressures rich in oxygen content and cool nights provide excellent power for performance oriented vehicles.  Famous “East Bay Raceway Park”  is known for the 1/3 mile clay (dirt) oval. Open to several classes, both spectators and participants enjoy the frequent events held on average six times per month. Check out their website at  http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com

Lakeland MotorSports Park features a 1/8 mile drag strip, updated amenities, shopping, and only 45 minutes east on I-4 from Tampa. The “Mud Hole” is open every Saturday to vehicles that meet minimal safety and participatory requirements. Mud racing takes place in the “Mud Hole” every fourth Saturday. It’s time to get dirty! For more information, visit:  http://www.lakelandmotorsportspark.com

 Race cars need regular repair and maintenance. Not a problem in Tampa Bay! Seventy-two performance oriented shops and growing, Tampa is quickly becoming the race capital of the world. Dyno tuning, street tuning, performance parts, custom modifications, part fabrication, and more await you. Decently priced due to competition, customers hail from all corners of the world to get a piece of the action. 

Plugging into the automotive performance network of Tampa Bay is easy thanks to a racing community forum, located at http://www.tamparacing.com with nearly 4.3 million posts and 63,000 members. A top ranked automotive enthusiast website and forum featuring all types of racing related topics; enthusiasts are sure to find information, friends, meets, and more by using this website. Got a question about your car? Visit the forum, find your manufacturer, and ask a question. Typically answers are received within 15 minutes!  

With speed comes responsibility. Illegal street racing, although taboo cannot be denied its important role in the sports car scene of Tampa Bay. Several long stretches of three and four lane divided highways, miles of causeways and the infamous “Sunshine Skyway Bridge” encourage this type of activity. Be careful! Just as Nick Hogan and others have learned the hard way, street racing has severe repercussions. There is a reason why it is illegal, please think before you race on public streets.

Are you ready to rip up the pavement? You'll need a car first. Tampa's premier automotive dealerships are sure to have exactly what you are looking for. For expensive exotic cars, Dimmitt Motorcar Collection located in Clearwater, FL  is the most highly regarded dealership in all of Tampa Bay featuring exquisite manufacturers such as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lotus, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and the alike awaits.

You don't have to be rich to enjoy speed in Tampa. Notable makes such as Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Toyota, Infinity, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Volvo, and more all offer used and new vehicles at great prices. Want to race now? Several performance vehicles go up for sale on craigslist.org and tamparacing.com that are already built and ready for the race. Don't get left in the dust, divulge yourself in Tampa's performance paradise today!

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