<![CDATA[Sampson Racing Radios' Blog]]> http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15-sampson-racing-radios-blog/ Sat, 11 May 2013 19:19:35 +0000 support@mazdaracers.com (mazdaracers) IP.Blog 60 Sampson Racing Radios and Communication has begun a 3 year partnership as the Official Communication Company with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-344-sampson-racing-radios-and-communication-has-begun-a-3-year-partnership-as-the-official-communication-company-with-mazda-raceway-laguna-seca/


Posted ImageSRC - Sampson Racing Radios and Communication has begun a 3 year partnership as the Official Communication Company with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be using the new Digital Vertex EVX-534 Handheld Radios along with SRC racing headsets and handsets to outfit the entire Mazda Raceway facility.


"Over the years we have had a fantastic working relationship with Mazda North America" stated SRC owner, Shawn Sampson. "Last year we set up 4 of Mazda Raceway's Safety Pace Cars with Vertex Digital in-car mobile units, and this year we are outfitting the entire track with our handhelds. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most famous race tracks in the world and we could not be happier to be a part of their success and history!"

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's Vice President of Event Operations, Ann Bixler, commented that “Mazda Raceway is proud of our partnership with SRC for both our Safety Pace Car and facility communication needs. SRC offers top of the line equipment as well as a knowledgeable staff that is second to none in the road racing community. We look forward to working with SRC over the next 3 years and taking this partnership into the future.”


Mr. Sampson also stated “The partnership with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has been great. The ability to showcase our professional level of Vertex digital radios, customer service and quality race products is an incredible opportunity for us. Knowing that the track is dialed in, outfitted, and ready for anything, is our commitment to the future of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the racing communication industry for years to come.”

SRC Racing Radios are used by drivers and teams in all forms of motorsports - NASCAR, BUSCH, IRL, Rolex, Grand Amer., ALMS, Trans-Am, SPEEDVISION, NASA, SCCA, Rally Racing, Drag Racing, Off Road Racing, Power Boat Racing, Motorcycle Racing, UTV, etc. and of course for the weekend fun. We understand the difference in racing vehicles and understand your communications needs.


2013 Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca Schedule:
  • May 9-11 ALMS
  • July 19-21 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
  • Aug 16-18 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
  • Sept 7-8 Continental tire Sports Car Festival
  • Sept 27-29 FIM Superbike World Championship

http://sampsonracingradios.blogspot.com/2013/05/sampson-racing-radios-and-communication.html]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 22:36:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-344-sampson-racing-radios-and-communication-has-begun-a-3-year-partnership-as-the-official-communication-company-with-mazda-raceway-laguna-seca/ SRC Racing Radios Savings and Trade In Program! http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-343-src-racing-radios-savings-and-trade-in-program/ Posted Image

Make sure to use the savings code when purchasing the complete Digital Racing Radio System!

Cheers, Shawn Sampson]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:13:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-343-src-racing-radios-savings-and-trade-in-program/ NEW*** Digital Racing Radios At Sampson http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-341-new-digital-racing-radios-at-sampson/ Posted Image   Posted Image    Posted Image
Digital Racing Radios Are Finally Here!

You can now finally afford to enhance your communications with Sampson Racing Radios and the new digital performance of the Vertex EVX-530 Digital two-way radio.

With digital there is never any static issue. They are totally private. You have full communications at all time and almost twice the battery life. Best part is that they plug into the standard Vertex jack so there is no need to buy new attachments.

NEW for the 2013 season Sampson is offering them as upgrades in our Racer and Pro Systems as well as they can be purchased individually.


  • True 5watt in both analog and digital formats



  • Radios operate in both analog and digital formats and can be used with your existing analog two-way radios



  • 32 Channels



  • No more static



  • Almost 2x more battery life (12hrs +)



  • 3yr Warranty



  • Water proof



  • Totally private (can not be scanned)



  • Small and light

Please feel free to visit our online web site (Here) or call the office at 866 396 7231

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http://www.snmagcurrent.com/publication/?i=128324

Enjoy, Shawn Sampson]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-338-live-production-on-speedcast-tv-and-in-car-communications/ NASA Round 4 WERC Race Report - SRC Sampson Racing Radios http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-336-nasa-round-4-werc-race-report-src-sampson-racing-radios/
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Team SRC owner Shawn Sampson ran the fastest lap time during warmups out of the 14 car E3 field. The random pea pick placed SRC 5th on the grid for the start of the race. From the drop of the flag drove to the front and stayed in P1 position for the first 1.45min of the 3hr race. As night fell once again SRC experienced an elect issue that has been befalling the team all season. By the time they had a drivers change and fixed a tail light issue, Team SRC was in P12. With some great night time racing by Ryan over the next hour+, he drove thought the filed. As the checkered flag dropped on the 3hr event Team SRC found themselves in 6th place! Sampson stated, "Its not what we would have liked but it was a great save considering what could have been".]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:27:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-336-nasa-round-4-werc-race-report-src-sampson-racing-radios/ 25 Hours of Thunderhill Nets MAZDA and Sampson Racing Radios The Winning Combination http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-310-25-hours-of-thunderhill-nets-mazda-and-sampson-racing-radios-the-winning-combination/
"its really something," Shawn Sampson, President of SRC said. "When your standing at the post racing inspection and every Podium finishing Mazda much less car has SRC Communications on-board. I'm very lucky to have such great customer support!"

"What an exciting track and event that NASA puts on here," Sampson stated. "I'm always so happy to see our customers and friends at this event. Its like Prom, we all get dressed up and come to race but the real event is just all of us getting together for a great weekend of racing and end of the season fun."



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The race will begin at 11 a.m. Pacific on Saturday, and the checker
will fly at high noon on Sunday, December 4th.  Information on the
event as well as live timing and scoring can be viewed at
www.NASA25Hour.com., while live TV coverage can be seen at
www.goracingtv.com.


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SRC Sampson Racing Radios and Communications is the Offical Racing Radio supplier for NASA for the 25hrs of Thunderhill.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:13:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-310-25-hours-of-thunderhill-nets-mazda-and-sampson-racing-radios-the-winning-combination/ Successfully Capturing the 2011 NASA SoCal SM Championship Title http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-298-successfully-capturing-the-2011-nasa-socal-sm-championship-title/ ================================

The first winter storm blowing through central California threathened to make the final event of the season a difficult affair.  Dedicated drivers and supporters who showed up at Buttonwillow Racway were rewarded with gorgeous sunny and cool conditions, essentially perfect race weather for running in configuration #1, counter clockwise, which would be Star Mazda with the Bus Stop.


Saturday
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Clement Lee showed why he was the top driver in 2011 as he qualified his Rush Motorsport Sampson Racing Communication Spec Miata on pole in his SM race class, and 3rd overall in the race group.  Clement took command of the race right from the second split green flag, taking the lead into the first turn.  As P2 and P3 battled for positions, Clement with a clear track in front, put his head down, ran hard for several laps to open up a gap from the rest of the pack.  That gave Clement enough of a safety margin to comfortably get through traffic without taking any unnecessary risks.  Clement continued with his fast pace around the track and never relinquished his lead to finish 1st in class and 3rd overall in his Rush Motorsport Sampson Racing Communications Spec Miata.


Sunday
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Weather forecast for Sunday was supposed to be clear through the scheduled race time.  The morning began that way but the sky began to turn overcast by mid morning.  Just like the day before, Clement qualified his Rush Motorsport Sampson Racing Communications Spec Miata on pole for his SM race class and 3rd overall.  Dark clouds continued to accumulate and finally it opened up just before the race.  With a completely wet track, all of Clement's competitors quickly changed to their rain tires.

Given the last event of the year, Clement did not bring along any rain tires so he had to make do with his dry setup.  Not being able to carry any speed around the corners, Clement lost 2 positions at the start right after the green flag when his competitor pushed him into the the pool of standing water at the esses and he had to straight line through the dirt.  Clement rejoined in P3 and was back in P2 when the car in front shot itself off track at Magic Mountain (aka Lost Hill).  Clement was back in P1 when another car went wide at the bus stop.  Unfortunately, that car slinged mud all over Clement's windshield which in turned jammed up Clement's wipers.  With reduced visibility, Clement had to back down his pace as a couple of other cars on wet tires and setup made their was past.

Clement hooked onto their bumpers and took advantage of their tire spray to help cleared the windshield of dirt and mud!  Around half way, Clement made his way back into P2 and back in hot pursuit of P1 albeit still slipping and sliding on his dry weather tires.  With 2 laps to go, Clement was right on the bumper of P1, but with no functioning wipers, he could barely see out the window as P1 continued to spray water all over Clement's windshield.  Clement took a few peeks but thought better of it and decided to just follow P1 to the checkered flag to take home a solid 2nd as well as fastest lap in his SM class and 2nd fastest lap overall.


Recap
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With a 1st and 2nd finishing position over the weekend, Clement Lee in his Rush Motorsport Sampson Racing Communications Spec Miata concluded the season by successfully capturing the 2011 NASA SoCal SM Championship title.  Many thanks to Rush Motorsport and Sampson Racing Communications for making the championship title campaign possible and successful.  Clement Lee is already looking forward to 2012 for another exciting year of NASA Spec Miata Championship racing.]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:18:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-298-successfully-capturing-the-2011-nasa-socal-sm-championship-title/ Video on how to do a Custom Ear Bud Self Impression Kit at home http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-84-video-on-how-to-do-a-custom-ear-bud-self-impression-kit-at-home/ Racing Radio custom ear buds how to

We did a video on how to do a custm ear buds self impression kit. its about 3 min long and will be very helpful when your ready to upgrad your current ear buds or get a complete custom set done.

Hope this helps, Shawn Sampson

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:54:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-84-video-on-how-to-do-a-custom-ear-bud-self-impression-kit-at-home/ Stilo Helmet report http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-63-stilo-helmet-report/ weather and racing was had by all at AAA Auto Club CA Speedway for the
Sampson Racing Radios Team and all  NASA's racers and fans. The Stilo
Helmets performed perfect! We had them tested in both a Mazda RX8
Prepared by the RDR Mazda Mothers Wax Team and the V8 Super Truck Team
Sponsored by Jagermeister. We picket both of the cars due to the very
high on-board racing environment noise. Both driver found the helmet's
ear cup speaker system and the helmet itself, very comfortable and
extremely quite (more so than a set of custom ear buds!). Only $959 with a complete SRC communication system installed, that's a 10% Mazda Racer discount
over retail for a limited time! Find us at
www.sampsonracing.com or see the video review at Youtube under SRCProducts.]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:45:00 +0000 http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-63-stilo-helmet-report/ Sampson Racing Radio Communication Helmet Install Help http://mazdaracers.com/blog/15/entry-31-sampson-racing-radio-communication-helmet-install-help/ Hey Guys and Gals- We get calls all the time about proper install of racing radio communications in helmets, so we thought we would put this out - Thanks Grassroots! We also do install at the shop and its free with any Sparco, Bell or Stilo helmet purchase.

Hope this helps- Shawn Sampson

  • "Shawn, just wanted to let you know that the helmet kit worked very well during the 6 Hours of Buttonwillow, I stopped by but you were out helping customers (looked like quite a few had just made the jump to in-car radio)".
  • We've got a how-to install article up on the site, check it out at:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/wiring-helmet-radio/

Thanks again for your help and the great product,

Scott R. Lear - Grassroots Motorsports
Classic Motorsports

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