On Wednesday, February 10, 1999 8:01 AM, Bret Dodson [SMTP:bret@serv.net] wrote:
> This is not related to the Integra Type R at all, but is now Miata R
> related. I spouted some pedantry stating that the conventional wisdom in
> Miata-land is that R models are pretty much needed to do well nationally.
> I believe Mr. Raymond is campaigning a non-Sport package '99, so we'll
> have to see if the same theory applies to the second generation cars.
>
> At any rate, I stated that there are stories of non-R Miatas trphying at
> national events, but that this was so rare as to be likened to urban
> legend.
>
> To which Darrin Disimo replied:
> >
> > I just want to set the record straight. An 'R Miata is not required
> > to trophy. There have been a few who have trophied at Nationals in a
> > non-R Miata.
>
> Really? I noticed a few non-R Miatas in Topeka, but don't recall if any
> of the trophy winners were not R's.
>
> I then pontificated a bunch of production figures and my thoughts on the
> Type R imbroglio. Mr. DiSimo closes with:
>
> > Remember, there are a fair number of Miata's in BS that are not R models.
> > And a good number are pretty competitive.
>
> Who? I'm genuinely curious. I've experienced alot of apprehension from
> other members of the Miata flock when I ever suggest doing something
> different.
>
> I have a buddy with a non-R Miata (actually it's a C-package luxo miata)
> set up nearly identically to mine except for his power steering. I can
> make his car go almost as fast as mine, never faster. I've been curious to
> try out a "normal" Miata without power steering to see how it would
> compare to my R model.
>
> Who are these fast guys with non-R Miatae and what type of cars are they
> driving? I'd love to be able to show members of the local Miata club that
> they can be competitive with their non-R Miatas.
>
> regards,
> Bret Dodson
> '96 Miata R (definitely faster than my '92 - though the '92 was noticably
> more nimble)
> Seattle, WA
Well since I started this about the Non-R Miata's I guess
I will answer the question. I have trophied in a non-R
Miata (a '94 B package with everything including A/C
except leather and ABS). I trophied at Nationals in '97
and '98. I took 14th in '97 and 8th in '98. I also think
Jeff Altenburg took 4th in '96 in an A package car. So like
I said it can be done.
I also know that the car that Peter Raymond ran this year
at nationals is a sports package (Jerry Benningtons car).
I don't know if he has changed to a different car this
year.
Like someone signature on Team.net says, like what you
drive and drive it well!!!!
Later,
Darrin DiSimo
non-R Miata driver
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