Building a Track-Ready Mazda Miata | Comprehensive Summary

🏎️We participate in a high-performance driving event with the Auto Interest group at NCM Motorsports Park.

🚗We test drive and assess the performance of our Mazda Miata and Honda Civic rally cars.

⏱️We learn the basics of track driving and receive instruction from Chief Instructor Rick Hoback.

🧰We plan to turn the Mazda Miata into a spec miata race car and follow the rules and limitations of the class.

🔧We assess the baseline horsepower of the Miata and prepare for future upgrades and modifications.

What is the purpose of a high-performance driving event?

—The purpose of a high-performance driving event is to teach drivers how to safely drive on a track and improve their driving skills.

What is a spec miata race car?

—A spec miata race car is a modified Mazda Miata that is built to conform to specific rules and limitations set by the spec miata class.

What are the benefits of participating in a spec class?

—In a spec class, the focus is on the driver's skills rather than expensive modifications. It creates a level playing field and allows drivers to improve their driving without relying on costly upgrades.

What is the purpose of assessing the baseline horsepower?

—Assessing the baseline horsepower allows us to measure the performance of the Miata before making any modifications. It gives us a reference point to compare the effectiveness of future upgrades.

What are some future upgrades planned for the Mazda Miata?

—Future upgrades for the Mazda Miata may include improvements to the suspension, brakes, tires, and engine performance within the limitations of the spec miata class.

00:00We join the Auto Interest group for a high-performance driving event at NCM Motorsports Park.

01:45We test drive our Mazda Miata and Honda Civic rally cars.

08:48We bring the Mazda Miata to the dyno to assess its horsepower and plan for future upgrades.