So what is the consensus of the new Miata with more horsepower, 16" wheels, and
additional chassis bracing? It discourages me to have my car become obsolete
after owning it for a year and a half. Heck, I haven't even learned how to
really drive it well yet. A road racer once told me if I was going to race that
I should buy a proper race car and forget running a stock class car and all the
expense it entails making it raceworthy. I'm inclined to believe him now. Is it
any easier to run in a more rules-stable prepared or modified class? Or does it
just appear so to me? And monetarily, would I have been better off to have
gotten a decent dedicated race car (FM or CM?)? Although I'm not so sure that
would be a good place to start out. But then again, I'd have been slow as heck
in anything starting out. I really enjoy autocross and developing my skills as
a driver, but I'd like a shot at winning something someday without breaking the
bank. Any thoughts out there?
Anthony C. Ford
Mechanical Engineer
Mazak Corporation
(859) 342-1382
FAX 342-1537
B-Stock Cendiv #25
'99 R-model
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