Author Archives: Frank Del Vecchio

About Frank Del Vecchio

Racing since 1969, Frank has logged more than 250 top 6 finishes in 500 starts. His experience in more than 100 different Racecars has earned him several endurance racing team and manufacturer titles, fast lap and track records, and a couple of formula car championships. Well known in the world of motorsports, Frank covers major races as a professional track announcer and is qualified as a race instructor. During the off season, Frank is a real estate broker in Connecticut.

Testing analysis – The Roar Before the 24

Good Morning Acumen Motorsport race fans and supporters:   We tested the Acumen Motorsport Porsche 997 GT3 Cup racecar – yes that is a mouthful – for 2 1/2 days from Friday Jan. 6th to Sunday Jan. 8th.  The changes we … Continue reading

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The Roar Before the 24 Hours

Racers and race fans:  We are back from two and a half days on the high banks (31 degrees) and infield curves at Daytona doing our final testing before the big race weekend.  Testing results coming in a separate chat … Continue reading

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More information and where are you?

Acumen Motorsport fans – thanks for all your good words and support this past year.  We built a team from scratch in 14 months with the big task still ahead this month leading up to the Rolex 24 at Daytona.  … Continue reading

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Where are you from?

Race fans:  We greatly appreciate all the kind and encouraging words posted here with ‘Chat with Frank’. We would like to know where you are from.  Several of you (maybe more) are from beyond North America.  Let us know your … Continue reading

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Holidays

Racers and race fans:  The best holidays to all of you and your families.  May peace be with the earth this coming year and racing be intense and safe. Our new radio batteries were delivered yesterday – and on the … Continue reading

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Hotel Block for Acumen Motorsport

Acumen Motorsport team members and guests: We have sent out an email blast about hotel rooms.  If you are coming to the Rolex 24 at Daytona and did not get the info. email us.

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Roar – closing in!

Race fans and team supporters: The Roar before the 24 – January 6th – 8th is coming up fast.  This is the final testing period before the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Jan. 28th-29th. The goal is to have the … Continue reading

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New associate sponsor announcment soon!

Acumen Motorsport race fans and supporters, we are announcing a new associate sponsor for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona next week.  Jim Kelly – our photographer and video guy will be posting new pictures and video on the Acumen … Continue reading

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Logistics

The huge job of getting a competitive racecar to Daytona for the 24 Hour takes all of the Acumen Motorsport team working on several different projects. Don Hoevel, our crew chief, and his guys are dismantling parts of the Porsche … Continue reading

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Back at it!

5:40 am Sunday – heading to the gym shortly – back on the workout schedule. 

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