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12 Nov 2014, 12:36 (Ref:3473906) | #1 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Another potential hillclimb newb
Afternoon all, be gentle, it's my first post.
I'm contemplating getting into Hillclimb with my MX5 in the stock/roadgoing class. I've raced motorcycles offroad/rallying but an old wrist injury is making riding less and less comfortable and I've actually ended up attending no events this year due to that, and other factors (anyone want to buy a 600cc Husky rally bike? ). It doesn't affect my driving, however, so I'm thinking hillclimb might be a fun way to keep my competitive petrolheadery going, and a step up from trackdays. Hillclimb and/or Sprint appeals as it's an 'individual' event against the clock... I find that suits me more than that red-mist-jostling-for-the-corner style competition of track racing. My MX5 is supercharged and is in regular use on the road (I can't take my son pillion, but I can take him in an open-top roadster). Am I right in understanding the following with regards to it's eligibility and requirements?
In terms of joining clubs, I was considering HSA. Other than that, is there anything else I need to know, or do to get started that I may have overlooked? tia |
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15 Nov 2014, 08:19 (Ref:3474818) | #2 | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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I'm pretty sure that you have it mostly right, but always triple check the following link and speak to the series organiser before entering (they will be happy to help):
https://www.msauk.org/assets/325336s...ragracings.pdf Other things: Tyres. Depending on the series, you may be allowed 1B tyres. You need gloves in addition to helmet and overalls (check ebay for overalls!). I would not compete in an MX5 without adequate rollover protection. Supercharged MX5 should be excellent fun! Which locations are you thinking of? Last edited by Dan Friel; 15 Nov 2014 at 08:20. Reason: Extra stuff.. |
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4 Jan 2015, 17:02 (Ref:3489878) | #3 | ||
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Hi, I'm also starting out next year in an MX5 although mine is a stock 1.8SV-T
I've just joined the Midland Automobile Club at Shelsley as they run a ten round series which will be ideal for me. At present, I've only had the roll cage fitted (GCF Fabrications fitted at Suffolk Mazda) but have purchased new brakes and an intake kit and I'm off to Autosport to look at seats and harnesses next week. Tyres I think I'm limited to 1A for the roadgoing series I'll be competing in. Good luck and hopefully we may bump into each other Dave |
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