Primus Racing Parts

09/11/2026

Huge selection of rod ends in stock! If you are getting ready for the , now is the time to get that car squared away.

Aurora XAM-T (RH) & XAB-T (LH) heavy duty male rod ends, 3/16" to 3/4" bore. PTFE lined, alloy steel. Choose size & thread direction in one listing.

09/10/2026

My friend from Arizona Jim Bryant made a visit to California with former Indy car engineer Chuck Buckman. They totally refurbished Van Diemen F2000 car recently as we supplied them with new bodywork and wings. I remember when Jim purchased this former HP Tech chassis from me back in 2018. He drove a uhaul from Arizona to pick up car in Pawleys Island, SC. I was able to see Jim and meet Chuck as well in Monterey, California in 2025. I absolutely love racing and the people involved.

09/08/2026

Derek Holmes just took his 98 Van Diemen out for first time with new widetrack he purchased from Primus and he said it was major improvement- I said to Derek did you ever doubt my infinite knowledge in these matters- At any rate so happy he had a good weekend and car looks great.

08/24/2026

SOUTHERN F2000 SERIES — POINTS UPDATE AFTER DAYTONA

Daytona International Speedway gave us two very different races, and the championship order shifted behind the leader.

After a thunderstorm delay, a wet Race 1 went to Justin Smith, with Chris Scharnow second and Marc Stern third. Race 2 on Sunday in the dry flipped the script — Scharnow took the win with a sub-2 minute best lap, Stern backed up his podium with second, and David Wilklow in a rebuilt rear end after some major bellhousing damage previously climbed to third.

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP — TOP 5

Justin Smith — 181
Paul Douglas — 106
Marc Stern — 85
Stanley Hallock — 74
James Johnson — 67

PINTO-POWERED CHAMPIONSHIP

Stanley Hallock — 74
David Wilklow — 33
Rosella Manfrinato — 17
David Klutsenbaker — 16

Smith carries a 75-point cushion into the final round. Behind him, Stern's double podium has him hunting second overall, and Stanley Hallock's two clean finishes at Daytona moved him up to fourth while extending his lead in the Pinto-Powered class.

Next up: Roebling Road Raceway, October 17-18, Double SARRC.

16 Races, 8 Weekends, 1 Champion Celebrating 40 years of FC in SCCA Intent of this series is to create a focused and fun schedule to maximize participation within the FC community for cars of any year and drivers of all skill levels. March 21-22 Carolina Motorsports Park (Kershaw, SC)- Double SARRC....

08/23/2026

🌧️ TECH TIP: RACING IN THE RAIN 🌧️

The dry line isn't your friend once the sky opens up. Here's what to keep in mind before your next wet session.

FIND THE GRIP
Years of rubber buildup polish the dry line smooth. Off-line, rougher pavement can actually offer more grip in the wet — don't be afraid to move off your usual line.

WATCH THE PAINT AND CURBS
Painted markings, curbs, and rumble strips get slippery fast. High-grip motorsport-specific curb and track paint exists, but it's pricey and far from universal, so treat every painted surface as suspect until proven otherwise.

STAY OFF THE GRASS
Wet grass is slick as snot — avoid it at all costs. Spin into it and you'll be babying the throttle just to get back on track without spinning the tires all over again.

KEEP YOUR VISIBILITY UP
Sedan with A/C? The small horsepower loss is worth it to keep the windshield from fogging up when you need to see the most.

MIND THE STANDING WATER
Watch for areas with excessive puddling — curbed apexes are a common culprit since the curbing blocks water from draining off the track.

DRY YOUR CONTACT POINTS
If you've got the crew and the time before a wet session, towel-dry the pedal pads and the soles of your shoes. Small habit, big difference in pedal feel.

Racing is expensive, but knowledge is free. What's your go-to wet-weather tip? Drop it below 👇

Easy Extra Credit: Who is the driver in this RF81 Van Diemen running in the wet?

08/18/2026

🏁 FORMULA CAR SETUP TIP OF THE DAY 🏁

Where do you even start when dialing in a formula car? Here's a macro-to-micro framework to get you in the ballpark before you start chasing tenths.

HIGH SPEED (>80 mph)
If the car understeers or oversteers above 80 mph, you're in a high-downforce condition — start with wing adjustments before touching mechanical grip.

LOW SPEED, CORNER ENTRY (

08/02/2026

Scharnow dominates at Daytona in race 2

Aug 2,2026
From Jacksonville,Florida

What an exciting weekend at the famed Daytona International speedway for the Formula faceparts Fc event.
Chris Scharnow showed his speed in a dry race today taking a big win for the St. Petersburg native. Justin Smith was running 2nd but probably didn’t have the speed to beat Chris but maintained that position until late retirement with electronic issue. Marc Stern had a solid weekend picking up another podium spot in 2nd place and long time Fc competitor David Wilklow from Ocala ,Fl was thrilled to get the final podium spot. Congratulations to a strong and growing field of cars in the southeast division .

08/01/2026

Rain master Justin Smith wins a wild one at Daytona

Aug 1,2026. From Daytona international

Justin Smith from Charlotte wins a rain soaked race at Daytona today. He ran wheel to wheel against pole sitter Chris Scharnow from St.pete ,Fl. Justin was on a mission today and was taking no prisoners as he passed Chris leading to the banking . Chris had a spin which allowed other cars to get past him but he quickly regained pace in 3rd spot.
Last months winner in Savannah Marc Stern from Hilton Head pulled into 2nd spot and within a lap was having a fierce battle with Chris Scharnow around the banking and Chris managed a pass in very hazardous conditions ,back to 2nd spot where he remained . Marc Stern held off Jim Johnson after Jim clawed his way back to 4th after a scary spin on the front strait on the banking . Stan Hallock from Orlando survived some craziness grabbed 5th spot.
I think after today’s race everyone hoping for dry day on Sunday

07/27/2026

🏁 RACE WEEK IS HERE. IT'S DAYTONA. 🏁

9 FC's signed up for the CFR-SCCA Daytona Double and Round 6 of the Southern F2000 Series.

Order your parts this week, delivery at your paddock this weekend is free.

📍 Daytona | 🏁 Southern F2000 | ⏱️ 31 July-2 August 2026

www.formularaceparts.com or www.primusracingparts.com

07/23/2026

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