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AutoRama Custom Car Show, Sacramento, Ca, USA

That time of the year again for Sacramento Autorama, California. Or call for info: 877-763-7469 Previous shows included hundreds of professional custom vehicles, low riders, boats, great food, vendor booths, and entertainment. Quite a few drag and land speed racing vehicles were displayed. As usual, we were particularly interested in the racing mechanical fuel injection […]

Converting from Gas To Methanol

Considerations for converting from gas to methanol for motorsports: Methanol is corrosive.  Fuel systems need to be upgraded to corrosion inhibitive components not necessary in fuel systems for gas. Methanol requires approximately twice the amount of fuel for the same power level as gas.  Fuel pumps and jetting need to be upgraded for the higher […]

Added Tax Tips for Motorsports Businesses

In our previous article about tax tips for motorsports businesses, a basic sole proprietorship was described.  It is a simple business form from a taxation standpoint.  Once business activities, income, and expenses become significant, a sole proprietorship may not be the best.  More indemnification and accounting flexibility may be needed.  An accounting example would be […]