texas miata challenge 2010
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I'm going to probably test suspension again this weekend. I can't sign up until I obtain a truck of course...hopefully I'll be on that list soon. So how many hired killers are showing up to this which we don't know of yet? Am I going to have to compete against ***** with a bunch of trophies and **** who are going to make me wish I never showed up?
#166
I saw your car at Gashead Motorworks today, while my bushings were being done.
You even have a radar detector in the same place as me
You even have a radar detector in the same place as me
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the $40 nasa membership is a 1 time deal. and i assume your adding amb rental.
not sure how you would blow your car up. this track has some of the slowest avg. speeds of the series.
i drove 7 hours each way to go to msr-c for the tdr event a few months back.
like i said at the begining, get tough.
and you guys are missing out if you're getting rooms. the track is where it's at. pitch a tent or some of our friends have enclosed trailers that we sleep in. just bring a sleeping bag and extra blankets. it get's cold at night in jan/feb. we'll be there drinking beer and talkin' **** all night.
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I'm going to have to drop another $190 and drive four hours each way (and probably $80 to spend the night in the Benbrook Motel 6) just to come in last place in Unlimited for the MSR Cresson event.
I'll do it, though, to ensure the success of the Texas Miata Challenge.
I'll do it, though, to ensure the success of the Texas Miata Challenge.
hustler's an example of a bad attitude
although i wanna win, i will help anybody get faster, even if it means they will beat me. you guys that are willing to run as many events as possible have a chance at becoming miata world rockstars. this is the ground floor of something that could become pretty big. how many miata enthusiasts know who emilio, matt andrews, jason saini, jim daniels are? now, how many people know about or have heard of savington, vagaxt, bellwilliam, trackdayhookey, etc.. because of miata challenge. that's not even their real real names. they're like miata super heroes! lol.. okay, maybe i went a little too far, but you get the picture. that's not even a real reason to be doing this, but it sounded cool. just show up, have fun, get fast.
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I actually have a very, very bad attitude. My father has disappeared again so I don't know what's up with my potential truck, and that will preclude me from competing because I refuse to get marooned in Houston.
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here is a hpde tech sheet. you can print it out and have it filled out and ready before you get to the track. it'll save a little time.
http://www.nasaproracing.com/images/..._hpde_tech.pdf
http://www.nasaproracing.com/images/..._hpde_tech.pdf
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in case you guys missed it, here's the link to register for the first event at msr-h on jan. 30th: https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1013
not sure why the link on nasatx website isn't working but it would have led you here anyway. also, i noticed there isn't an option for the transponder rental. i'm assuming that they will be doing that the day of the event. possibly due to people being upset they were sold out even though they had pre-paid for one. it might also help registration at the track run smoother since they won't be giving out refunds because someone didn't get one.
so remember, as soon as you get there, go and register and pick-up your amb transponder.
not sure why the link on nasatx website isn't working but it would have led you here anyway. also, i noticed there isn't an option for the transponder rental. i'm assuming that they will be doing that the day of the event. possibly due to people being upset they were sold out even though they had pre-paid for one. it might also help registration at the track run smoother since they won't be giving out refunds because someone didn't get one.
so remember, as soon as you get there, go and register and pick-up your amb transponder.
#175
Anybody want a co-driver? Doubt the fender will be fixed before this happens.
Also, an enclosed trailer for a miata just popped up on CL here in Austin:
Cargo Trailer, Built to haul Miata
$4,000
"Reply to: sale-jhhn3-1537118441@craigslist.org
Custom designed to haul a Mazda Miata, 16' Pace American Shadow cargo trailer with 5' tonage and electric brakes. Has 1 walk-in door and 1 escape door in addition to the loading door.
Though designed to haul a small vehicle, this trailer hauls furniture and other stuff well, too!
Integrated roof with high-tech sealant
Wall posts at 16" centers
.030 Smooth Aluminum External
Steel framing around all doors
Independent torsion suspensions
Two step, premium paint process
All wiring in grommets through the frame
4 wheels
2 interior lights
#1 Brand Name, with the highest resale value
Excellent condition! Original price $6,000.
Call Owen at 512-656-6995 "
Chris
Also, an enclosed trailer for a miata just popped up on CL here in Austin:
Cargo Trailer, Built to haul Miata
$4,000
"Reply to: sale-jhhn3-1537118441@craigslist.org
Custom designed to haul a Mazda Miata, 16' Pace American Shadow cargo trailer with 5' tonage and electric brakes. Has 1 walk-in door and 1 escape door in addition to the loading door.
Though designed to haul a small vehicle, this trailer hauls furniture and other stuff well, too!
Integrated roof with high-tech sealant
Wall posts at 16" centers
.030 Smooth Aluminum External
Steel framing around all doors
Independent torsion suspensions
Two step, premium paint process
All wiring in grommets through the frame
4 wheels
2 interior lights
#1 Brand Name, with the highest resale value
Excellent condition! Original price $6,000.
Call Owen at 512-656-6995 "
Chris
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It looks like I may drive the Miata to Houston with a tire trailer, rather than pull it. I guess I can leave the car with Rob if I break it and drive back down to fix it.
5-hours each way in an aluminum seat is going to be awesome.
5-hours each way in an aluminum seat is going to be awesome.
#180
3 because they probably will not make you have an instructor with driving resume and has the same rules as 4 and runs with 4
Got my tow rig tonight, thanks to spoolin2bars for riding with me up to Austin tonight. Were going to be riding up there in luxury...lol. 2001 Sequoia Limited 4x4
Why I like these Sequoia's
based off Tundra
2uz V8 good for 250k
6300lbs towing
8 pass
removable rows
big enough to sleep in at the track
4x4
cheap (under 10k)
Got my tow rig tonight, thanks to spoolin2bars for riding with me up to Austin tonight. Were going to be riding up there in luxury...lol. 2001 Sequoia Limited 4x4
Why I like these Sequoia's
based off Tundra
2uz V8 good for 250k
6300lbs towing
8 pass
removable rows
big enough to sleep in at the track
4x4
cheap (under 10k)