Waiting

  The first autox of the year is January 22, hosted by CalClub at California Speedway in Fontana.  The weather is usually decent this time of year, although usually a bit windy, and there should be a good mix of participants in STR with well-prepped equipment and fast drivers. This will be the maiden voyage for my 99 STR Miata and I just plan to make sure the car stays together, get a general idea of the balance, and see if the exhaust meets the local decibel regulations.  The following weekend, January 28-29, is local San Diego Region practice / championship event at Qualcomm Stadium. 

   I plan to use the Toyos for the first several events of the year because both surfaces that we compete on are low to medium grip asphalt, and the weather this time of year is usually cool.  No setup changes needed when I switch over to the Hankooks; just a different feel and driving style.

 







15x7.5"+42 949Racing 6UL wheels with 195/50-15 Toyo R1R tires.

15x8"+40 949Racing 6UL wheels with 225/45-15 Hankook RS3 tires.