TCMP #538: Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan: How To Create a Garage Studio and Upcoming Pro-To

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It is time once again for the quarterly Pro-Touring Update, Presented by Ron Francis Wiring, and starring Mr. Larry Callahan! The focus of this update was two fold: discuss the next Pro-Touring events in the April to June time frame as well as Larry’s tips for creating a killer garage studio!

In classic Larry style the garage is not going to be just a garage, but a full blown studio location for shooting car videos and workshop type content. He’s planning to generate features on Pro-Touring cars specifically with full under-car viewing to accompany all the discussion and driving video that will go along with it. The first order of business for the garage was to install an extra tall Bendpak lift.

The garage had a standard height ceiling and roof, but in addition to “fun” cars Larry had a desire to fit his large size 2500 HD Chevy truck on as well. In order to accomplish that certain things needed to change (specifically the structure of the roof and reconfiguration of the ceiling). Larry said that over the years many changes and modification have happened to the roof of the old structure and he was able to go in and remove a lot of redundant building materials. He then replaced what absolutely had to stay with newer technology engineered trusses that will give it more strength and space. After this had happened he was able to structure the area above the hoist to accommodate vehicles without modifying the external roof line of the garage.



To accommodate the Bend Pak lift and he has updated the floor cement to be safe and not have any chance of it falling over. He cut out a couple section of old cement and added 16 inches of ANSI tested and approved cement so he will have ultimate confidence in the installation of the hoist. He also coated the floor in a bright epoxy with a touch of traction additive. He said that with the white walls and bright floor the light illuminates the underside of the car without needing additional lights pointed up at the bottom of the vehicle. He also pointed out that in the very near future he will be adding even more traction material, because once the transmission fluid hits the floor, it is very hard to remain upright. Over all, the garage is shaping up to be a great location for Larry to make some interesting automotive videos for us to watch.



SEMA News: The Pro-Touring SEMA Dinner is once again looking for a 2023 home. Every year it keeps getting pushed further and further away and the venues are harder to find. One option may be to go back to what some consider to be the founding location, Denny’s! Larry had some interesting history as to the actual location of the very first Pro-Touring banquet and it is not exactly what most people think. Stay tuned as this is a big anniversary year and he really wants to get one last dinner in before being pushed out completely.



Upcoming Racing Events:

UMI Motorsports Park events:

June 2-4, 2023 – DriveAutoX

June 7th, 2023 – Summit Autocross Week

June 15-17, 2023 – Muscle on the Mountain

July 20-22, 2023 – Autocross Challenge



GoodGuys Events:

As an FYI to our listeners, for any one going to a Goodguys events autocross in 2023 will need to preregister in order first. This is a SIGNIFICANT change, and those of you (like me) that just assumed you would register on-site as always may be left without a place to race. You can Pre-Register at Goodguysax.com and you can find out more about upcoming GoodGuys events.

MAY 19-21, 2023 – 17TH BASF NASHVILLE NATIONALS -Nashville Superspeedway – Lebanon, TN

JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2023 – 32ND SPEEDWAY MOTORS HEARTLAND NATIONALS Presented by BASF – Iowa State Fairgrounds – Des Moines, IA

JULY 7-9, 2023 – 25TH SUMMIT RACING NATIONALS Presented by PPG – Ohio Expo Center – Columbus, OH



Low Budget 24 Hours of Lemons Events:

Apr 22 – Apr 23, 2023 Yokohama Lemons Block Party 2023 – Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw SC

May 06 – May 07, 2023 Lemons Hallettosis 2023 – Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett OK

May 27 – May 28, 2023 Yokohama Days of Thunderhill 2023 – Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows CA

Jun 03 – Jun 04, 2023 The B.F.E. GP 2023 – High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail CO

Jun 10 – Jun 11, 2023 Yokohama Real Hoopties of New Jersey 2023 – New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville NJ

Jun 17 – Jun 18, 2023 The Rust Belt GP 2023 – GingerMan Raceway, South Haven MI



As always, autocross and Pro-Touring events are featured at Pro-Touring.com