The End is Near

   The end is near.  No, not because of the Witch Hunt to get the Toyo excluded, but because I don't think this car has what it takes to be competitive in class.  Sure, one or two events per year it may be near the top and locally it does well and is fun to drive, but the lack of power relative to the other cars in class and course dependency make it difficult to keep up on the national scene. 

   I could endure more pain and spend more money and time to develop a 2003 club sport (or clone) and this is the next logical progression due to the parts and build knowlege I have with this NB platform, but I still don't think it would be one of the top cars in STR.  Interestingly, I have recently heard more reports of NB2 Miatas reliably reving the VVT engine to 8K rpm which gives a little more comfort in regard to valvetrain issues, however throttle shaft breakage may still a concern.  The easy button is to buy an MX5 as it can easily maximize the 255mm tread width allowance giving it an excellent tire to weight ratio along with ABS and a very forgiving and easy to drive chassis.

   There are a few more major events this year that could prove me wrong or at least make me feel better about my current car choice.  We'll see what happens.

Make me an offer.