s4wood

The Spec Miata Challenge is held that same weekend as the ALMS/Speed World Challenge races. I would definitely be back of the pack, but it would give you guys a chance to see a fellow Audiworlder trying to play with some of the big boys. Spec Miata races are a hoot to watch...70+ car fields...in the middle of the pack...you feel like you are in a swarm of bees. Nothing like going into turn #2 (Andretti Hairpin) at Laguna four cars abreast. Yikes.

Kinda expensive weekend...still on the fence about it.

jons355

.............go real slow and pretend you have mechanical issues on the first lap or two, then when the leaders catch you drive like a bat outa h*ll and you will get TV coverage for 5 to 6 laps.

This is a heck of a lot better than just telling us about the race. We will be able to see you on TV and tell people "..that's our good friend Steve racing at the front of the pack with Foo, Dobsen, ....."

Good luck. I wouldn't pass up such an opportunity even if I expected to be dead last on the grid.

Regards,

Jon

bioman

I think it would be cool to race in front of a real crowd and participate in a true pro race weekend. It would be a little more special than the regular events. Thinking about it this way, I'd so go for it.

However, you should know that the Spec Miata race at the Lime Rock ALMS race was insane. Very dirty driving, lots of contact, and lots of post-race shouting and finger pointing on the specmiata.com northeast discussion forum (some choice threads linked below). Much worse than the standard race jostling. I briefly considered driving, but was glad I opted not to, as I would have been eaten alive. You'd probably fair better than I would have, since I'm still a noob.

<a href="http://www.specmiata.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/topic/7/469.html">LRP Driving Antics</a>

<a href="http://www.specmiata.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/topic/7/466.html">Any early word on the Pro race at LRP?</a>

s4wood

"Look like Steve is blocking Dobson...ew..he just took out Rod Nelson AND Barry Hartzel..too bad for those veterans". "Where did this #47 come from?"

For $465, I think this two race weekend is worth it.

John/TSR

I'm used to Pro double weekend with $900 entry fees. You'll just have to invest the money you save in bondo and paint.

My last pro race weekend involved me finishing in the prize money on Day 1 (yay !) and then giving it all back, in spades, on Day 2 (remove 1/2 nose section in incident 1, remove tail section in incident 2, but still running at the checker). Think of how much of a mess you could make in a car with a crushable structure...

Besides, it's always a lot more fun to make a fool of yourself in front of a paying audience.

J4SON

are they broadcasting the miata race?

s4wood

I don't think so...but I will be filming my races with my camera :-)

Liam in Montreal

lol......you're not kidding, arent you?

John/TSR

And isn't it a bitch loading the film every few minutes ?

Morgan Conrad

of me "leading" Dobson through turn 3 at Laguna. It was even during the last lap!!!