Racing Ready

Seeing an older model car that has been well taken care of is always a pleasant experience & also an inspiration.  On top of that, if it is driven in occasional competition events, that’s even better!

Autocross events tend to feature many Miata models in varying states of performance & condition. At the SPOKES 2009 Autocross [...]

Robert, a big time vintage Triumph Spitfire autocrossing enthusiast, brought out another of his Triumph Spitfires to the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5.

This dark blue model is from 1978.  It’s a relatively stock 1500 model.  The exceptions to that configuration are as follows:

Wheels & tires
Dual SU carbs
headers
lowered springs

Autocross Videocam Footage
As usual, Robert had fun.  He was [...]

The next SASCA autocross (June 7th, 2009) will be of the Divisional-in-a-Day style.  What this means is that competitors will have the opportunity to run 2 courses in one event.  Specifically, the course will be run in one direction in the morning, then re-arranged somewhat, and run in the opposite direction in the afternoon.  Each [...]

At this past Sunday’s SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5, there was a classic hot car from the 70’s – a 1976 Chevy Cosworth Vega.  Cliff, the owner, said he’s had this car new since he has in college.  Now that’s true car ownership dedication!

My brother had a standard issue Vega that he took cross-country, back in [...]

Yesterday, the fifth SPOKES autocross of the year took place at the San Marcos Municipal Airport (SMA).  It was noteworthy!  There were 138 entries – they ran 4 heats with 5 runs in each heat.  There were also 25 novices.   To top it off, there was a “web reporter” from the Austin-American Statesman newspaper.  And [...]

Daniel came all the way up from Corpus Christi, TX to compete at the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #4.  That was a 3+ hour drive for him!  What dedication to compete.

This 2006 SRT Dodge Charger has that big, honkin’ 6.1L Hemi engine.  Daniel has made it even more powerful by optimizing a special AIRAID cold air [...]

Jake brought his 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 to the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #4.  It’s easy to understand why I use the term “hot running”.  Take a look at his car’s gearshift knob – that’s a hot water faucet handle…!

This performance version of the Miata model has only 30,350 miles!  His other car, a daily driver, is [...]