PB Powertrains
Who we are — a powertrain development team backed by Vortek's software and supply chain, racing on weekends, and open to your wildest ideas.
August 7, 2026
One driver discovers that a full day of 206 karting at Prairie City's outdoor track burns more calories than the gym — and is a lot more fun.
July 8, 2022 Motorsports
Six broke but determined NorCal drivers assemble a zero-budget karting team and take on a 12-hour endurance race — finishing just 4.5 seconds behind first in a story of grit, strategy blunders, and a do-or-die pursuit.
April 2, 2022 Motorsports
Colin of PB Motorsports explains how weight transfer governs every corner — from Ackermann steering geometry to the traction circle and why smooth inputs are the fundamental rule of track driving.
February 13, 2021 Motorsports
A deep dive into performance tire parameters, the physics of how tires generate grip, and practical advice on choosing beginner-friendly track tires.
December 30, 2020 Motorsports
A follow-up deep dive into braking jargon: ABS, threshold braking, weight transfer, and trail braking explained in plain language, with practical advice for your next track day.
December 21, 2020 Motorsports
A firsthand review of the AMG Driving Academy's PERFORMANCE tier, covering the curriculum, track day schedule, and what to expect from this experience-focused program.
December 16, 2020 Motorsports
Veteran drivers from TOP-GT answer the three braking questions every track beginner asks: correct principles, common mistakes, and how to practice.
December 11, 2020 Motorsports
A firsthand review of BMW's Two Day M School at Thermal, California: curriculum, experience, and whether it is worth your money as a beginner or veteran.
November 27, 2020 Motorsports