TSJ Features
TSJ Drivers Series
The Driver’s Series scours the world to find and explore compelling driving experiences for the driving enthusiast with a passion for speed. We send our resident driver Jeff Francis to get behind the wheel and report back to Speed Journal readers to ride along virtually or become inspired to take on the driving experiences themselves.
TSJ Racers Series
The Racer’s Series celebrates motorsports competition by highlighting race cars and racing events. Racing’s reach stretches beyond professional events as amateurs regularly test themselves and their cars in vintage events and club racing. Our resident driver Jeff Francis shares his racing experiences and takes Speed Journal readers into the racing world.
BMW’s success in racing began early. Soon after beginning production of the BMW 328 Mille Miglia in 1936, BMW took the car racing. Their 2.0-liter I-6 engine made 136 horsepower, propelling the light, …
The BMW museum in Munich, holds a wealth of engineering masterpieces. Part 1 of our “German Excursion” led The Speed Journal to get up close and personal with some of the best engines BMW has ever mad …
Munich is BMW’s head base of operations. The administrative building’s unmistakable architecture granted it with the nickname the “four-cylinder building.” Residing nearby, the “double cone” Welt, “th …
While the Academy has a remarkable display area for cars, interactive learning displays give guests a chance for hands on learning
Founder and company namesake Giampaolo Dallara established his own company in 1972 working out of his family home and garage
First opened in November 2007, Eagles Canyon Raceway is a natural terrain road course with a full calendar of events
Speed Journal Principal Jeff Francis spent three days in the Southern California high desert near Victorville taking Scotty’s Stunt and Tactical Driving Course
Speed Journal Principal Jeff Francis headed to Thunderhill Raceway in California for a day under the care of Joe Farasati and Bay Area Drifting
The Speed Journal’s Jeff Francis recently participated in the two-day program designed specifically for Corvette owners
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