Go to CMP in Oct if you aren't. Should be nice open track with only 7 people per run group currently. Even if they split yellow into green/blue it's only 10-12.

Schools:
THSCC HPDE
BMWCCA HPDE
Asphault Ventures HPDE

"Racing":
THSCC Autocross, likely TT next year or the year after
Chumpcar (Integra)

I usually only run VIR and CMP.

 

DEs/Track Days: As frequently as possible; SCCA (have done some instructing) mostly

Autocross: It's been a while; hard to go back after being spoiled by track days (amount of seat time vs standing around).

 

NASA instructor
PCA instructor
instructor as needed with BMWCCA, NARRA

Nasa TTA
TxMC unlimited
PCA TT XC-3B class
NARRA USTTC TT2 class

 

Maybe its just me, but I have looked into thscc. And it seems a good deal more expensive than most other events. Maybe its partially because they dont have a work drive? Convince me otherwise please, I really feel like I missed something important...

 

Currently

NASA PTD sprint races
NASA E2 enduros
NASA ST2 sprint races
Miata Challenge Mod, Cali

We created and help promote the various regional Miata Challenge series

2012

All of the above +
SCCA ITE
Superlap Battle
GRM UTCC

We hope to get our SuperMiata wheel to wheel series off the ground. SPM will run exclusively with Speed Ventures in California. Formula is basically our 99 Rental with a bit of aero.

 

Whoa, at VIR--or do they also have a west coast competition?

 

Sure will be!! I am trying to get people to go, so they don't cancel it.

 

I'd like to know this too. Also, I think its time Emilio went to Miata's at Hallet since Trey has TTD now.

 

CMP in October with what group?

 

Same events you saw at MFz.

THSCC - CMP 15-16

NASA - CMP 22-23

 

Cali Miata Challenge

BMWCCA autocrosses

Various HPDEs

MT.net sticker prominent on the windshield

 

Don't worry. A piece of your car lives on, inside my bellhousing.

HSAX @ Autobahn this weekend w/ MCSCC.

Windy City Miata Club autocrosses
*Hopefully* NASA TT next year.
Going to start track days with Northwoods Region Shelby Club next year also.
Not sporting any identification currently.

 

They don't have a work-drive, but the events this year have been 4 25-30min sessions/day, so it gets close to the 100$/hr mark.

 

We should rename the forum Miataturboandtrack.net - seems like this is where the track nuts hang out

 

What is your alternative NASA? Personally, last time I went w/ NASA to Road Atlanta I got 4 20 minute sessions, and generally atleast 1 session per day got cut short due to one of the racers wrecking. A lot of the smaller clubs offer a more friendly environment, and lower participation numbers in exchange for more money. Its more about the experience than dollars/time.

Plus, I have to say my that both my NASA instructors have been...a bit lacking. THSCC instructors are much better. they don't mind teaching you multiple lines and letting YOU decide which one you like more. Nor do they complain about you not braking at the last turn if you were going to slow. And they certainly don't mind if you try to go a little faster in one place and it ends up being a bit hairy or you get all out of shape during it either. As long as you are learning...There is lots of little things, which I won't really get into too much, but you get the idea. Try out THSCC for one or two events and see how you like it, if you don't I would be seriously surprised.
+1 haha, I like it!

 

2011 NASA Nationals Honda Challenge Race

http://speedcasttv.com/nasa/#/races/249

Start is at ~4mins. Good stuff starts about 34 mins in.

I'm driving the blue Acura TL...

 

That was a ******* race!!!

I supposed you survived?

 

Brake pedal went to the floor. Frantically tried to pump it up but nothing happened, accepted my fate and drove straight off because I didn't want to roll the car. Hitting gravel traps sideways = way bad.

Impact wasn't that bad. I haven't looked at the data yet but the car was slowed down pretty good by the time I hit the tire wall. Going up over the tire wall actually helped lessen the impact and damage to the car I think.

 

Nice to see Im not the only one trying to squeeze a Miata into TTF for next year.

 

OMG, what a heart breaker! That's some incredible racing Luke!