Mr-2

Richy_Rich · 30 May 2003, 06:14 (Ref:614366)

Not for me, but I'm asking on behalf of a coleague who is seriously thinking about preparing an MR-2 for track days/racing.

If he did it to racing spec. what would he be eligable to compete in?

I don't think I've _ever_ seen an MR-2 in a race yet, so I've drawn a blank and the intercyberwebnet doesn't seem much better.

TimD · 30 May 2003, 06:30 (Ref:614373)

No idea what it would be eligible for, but Series-2 shape MR2s did run in the German ADAC GT series against Calibras and Nissan 200SX in the mid-nineties.

Apart from one beaten-up rallycross car at Lydden, I've never seen a series 1 MR2 on a circuit of any kind, I must confess.

True Believer · 30 May 2003, 06:33 (Ref:614376)

Which MR2 are you talking about?

- the first one around 1987 with the 1600cc twincam with supercharger option (Toyota Team Australia ran one of these without the s/c so an email to them may prove fruitful)

- the second one around 1991 with the 2000cc twincam (Colin Osbourne of CAMS Australia ran two of these in the 2002 Bathurst 24hr, would also be worth an email)

Havent seen anything race of the 3rd model

Truckosaurus · 30 May 2003, 08:06 (Ref:614464)

It could race in things like the 750MC Roadsports, EERC Britcars, one of the regional 'Sports and Saloons' series such as Europa Engineering, WRDA, the South East one at Lydden etc.

I'm sure the 750MC regs are on their website.

Richy_Rich · 30 May 2003, 08:18 (Ref:614476)

Aha, thanks all for your help.

True B, I'm pretty sure it's one of the 1st ones.

***Chris Y*** · 30 May 2003, 10:29 (Ref:614572)

Agree with Guy - it's going to be one of the 'sports/saloons' categories, or possibly Mod Prods, if you can afford to pep up the engine and suspension a little.

Alternatively, if it's a series 1 car, it just might be eligible for the Pre-90 class of the CTCRC, but I don't know how they work that out these days.

ss_collins · 30 May 2003, 10:38 (Ref:614579)

I know one that sprints and hillclimbs

**BertMk2** · 30 May 2003, 11:20 (Ref:614627)

There used to be a Mk1 MR2 in rallycross, not seen it for a while though.

DAVID PATERSON · 3 Jun 2003, 03:40 (Ref:618718)

They're only a two-seater, so i don't think it could be raced as a touring car, should be eligible for some sort of production Sports Car class?

**ghinzani** · 3 Jun 2003, 06:16 (Ref:618798)

Quote:

Originally posted by ss_collins
I know one that sprints and hillclimbs

where would that one be perchance? I've got a MK1 sat outside my house doing very little.

ss_collins · 3 Jun 2003, 12:23 (Ref:619094)

all over the south, he did wiscombe a few weeks ago

AndyF · 3 Jun 2003, 15:52 (Ref:619331)

I'm guessing it might be able to run in either the Castle Combe GTs (although it would be out-classed!)

Dan Friel · 3 Jun 2003, 19:07 (Ref:619559)

Go to the MR2 owners club pages, there's some info on race cars there..

There is a Mk1 that sprints, it was at colerne a couple of weeks ago - running on slicks and was quick!! www.bristolpegasus.co.uk may have some info.. You'll certainly get the driver's name and times from results sheet.. Just don't look too closely at my efforts..

ss_collins · 3 Jun 2003, 19:28 (Ref:619574)

The cap who drives the MR2 is called ross saville, he will be competing at North Weald on 22nd June.

AndyF · 4 Jun 2003, 21:28 (Ref:621126)

Let us know if this project gets anywhere Richy_Rich

Richy_Rich · 5 Jun 2003, 08:36 (Ref:621511)

Will do.

He's looking to rebuild his MR2 (which he wrote off at a track day at Cadwell) and is considering rebuilding it as a race/sprint car. Not sure what stage he's at.

Personally, I think he should get a nice Triumph and race that...

Demon · 6 Jun 2003, 21:33 (Ref:623281)

A guy used to race regulary in the welsh Sport saloons Granville Williams I think his name was, He was alway's mixing it with the cossie's, so there is no doubt in my mind that these cars can be competative.

ss_collins · 7 Jun 2003, 13:52 (Ref:623858)

Grenville Williams - I compete (and lose) against him fairly regularly, in fact I think we are both 7oaks members.