This checklist is part of the Ultimate Spec Miata Handbook, and works well with our Spec Miata Maintenance. Advice #1 – Don’t race it! (yet): Many people buy a race car (or finish building one) and sign right up for … Continue reading Bought a Race Car?The essential checklist before your first event.
There are a LOT of built road-racing 1990-2005 Miatas, many sporting “Spec Miata” decals but many others with a whole mix of things. SSM, ST6, STL, etc. What do they all mean? I’ve said it a few hundred times on … Continue reading What do ALL the Different names for SPEC Miata Mean? SMT, SSM, etc) and WHERE can I race them?
Over the last few years, I’ve both implied and said it explicitly: Spec Classes are THE way to go if you want to go racing, with VERY few exceptions. The affordability of spec classes makes them more attainable, so there … Continue reading Spec Miata vs Spec E30 – Which is the BEST spec racing class? 13 factors to see what is best.
A Race car is so heavily modified from its standardized, factory-delivered condition, that a properly detailed for-sale ad is significantly more important than one for a Toyota Camry commuter. Despite this, the internet is FULL of terrible ads for race cars. Read on for 14 MOST important Details to include when selling your race car Continue reading Selling a Race Car? The 14 MOST important details to include (And more importantly – PHOTOGRAPH) to make a good for sale ad
Spec Miata is the largest, most well-known class in amateur “Club” Racing. Drivers are drawn to the class for a myriad of reasons. The tight racing, large fields, low running costs, and support from Mazda, are just a few. Lately, … Continue reading Is Spec Miata (and spec racing in general) Affordable? How do costs compare to open classes?
The Spec Miata Post: Is Spec Miata the BEST class in racing? I think so. Is it perfect? Certainly not, but there is SO much going for it. You can get great competition and great bang for your buck. To … Continue reading 5 Reasons why Spec Miata is the best class in budget racing… maybe ALL racing.
“But I want a fast car!” “Look, if I’m going to do track days, I want a FAST CAR… some stupid Mazda, Honda, or old BMW won’t be fast enough for me” I hear you, you want to tell … Continue reading Tortoise or the Hare – What is better, a fast car or a slow car? Post 10
The car you choose to drive on track may be the single most important factor in keeping an affordable track budget. Miata is not the only answer, but it is obviously the best answer (Though I may be slightly biased) … Continue reading Best Track Car on a budget – The 4 essential things to look for: Post 9