Video from July 3rd/4th autocross

[Kentetsu]

Okay, the results from this event have finally been posted. My best time was 59.4 seconds, while the fastest time of the day was 56.7 seconds. That time was put down by my nemesis, the supercharged Miata on fat race rubber.

So with me on the cheap Sumitomos, and him on the fat hoosiers, I got a difference of 2.7 seconds on a one minute course. Do you guys think that going from the Sumitomos to Hoosiers would be enough to close that gap?

I've been watching Ebay and there are a couple of guys selling slightly used sets of Hoosiers for about 200 bucks, which is about 75% off the cost of new. These are tires with about 90% of "tread" remaining. Sounds like a good deal. I think I'll have to put in some overtime and pick a set up.

It would be very cool to be able to put down the fastest time of the day, using an fb.

Here's a photo of my Nemesis:

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

I know this is an old thread, so I hope it's okay if I reply.

Nice time! Especially for chasing a boosted miata.

Wait a minute... did the miata get bumped to ur class?? I thought you said u run CSP. Boosted cars belong in SM, SM2, or SSM.

[Kentetsu]

Originally Posted by Kentetsu

Okay, the results from this event have finally been posted. My best time was 59.4 seconds, while the fastest time of the day was 56.7 seconds. That time was put down by my nemesis, the supercharged Miata on fat race rubber.

So with me on the cheap Sumitomos, and him on the fat hoosiers, I got a difference of 2.7 seconds on a one minute course. Do you guys think that going from the Sumitomos to Hoosiers would be enough to close that gap?

It would be very cool to be able to put down the fastest time of the day, using an fb.

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I'm glad you brought this thread out of the closet, because I am now able to answer my own question (seen above).

I did not buy Hoosiers, but went with Hankook instead. And to answer the question, YES! I am now thrashing the boosted miata on a regular basis. Also, I've taken FTD at three of the five events I've attended with these tires. All with a carb'd stockport 12a RX7.

I'll bet you can imagine the looks on everyone's faces when they find out the hot Subaru, Porsche, Vette, Lotus, etc. came in behind the lowly fb. LOVE IT!