RacingFIVE revisted - the search is on

I'm now actively looking for another MX-5 to turn into the reincarnation of the RacingFIVE.  Ideally, I want a Mk1 1.8 with a torsen diff but I'll consider any 1.8 (Mk1 or Mk2), pre-96 1.6 and MOT fails or non-runners.  Budget is tight - no more than £500..  I might travel a fair distance  for the right deal.

If you know of anything, leave me a message.
Cheers,

Bye Bye Saxo

The Saxo being collected by its new owner

Sorry about the lack of posts over the past few months.  I had lost some enthusiasm for racing and for blogging for various reasons, including buying an old Merc 280se which meant I could never find the time to write anything.  The RacingSaxo had been frustrating me all season, firstly with oil leaks and when I finally cured those, the gearbox started jumping out of gear.  This really hacked me off as it had put a real dent in my championship aspirations.  So, I decided I would sell up and have a re-think.  That was back in August and after some half-hearted attempts to advertise it, I finally handed over the keys for a wedge of dosh today.

So, this leaves me racing car-less at the moment and thinking what I should do.  Budget is very tight but I really need something reliable that will need the minimum of tinkering in between events.  And since my garage is now full of an old Merc, it's going to have to sit outside all year round.

Maybe, just maybe, I'll get another MX-5 and join what I hear is going to be a fairly big class of MX-5s on the Scottish Hills next year........

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The old Merc reached a landmark mileage this week.

It's a long way to Wigan

I'm nearly ready for my longest trip of the year down to Three Sisters circuit near Wigan in Lancashire for round 4 of the Brockbanks Solicitors Cross Border Speed Championship on Sunday.  I have put the stock ECU back on, cleaned up the car and finally got round to re-fitting the cold air induction kit.

It's a long way and the weather forecast is grim but I'm looking forward to the banter and competition after over a month out.  I'm hoping to pick up some more valuable championship points as I'm currently leading Class R1 and incredibly, I appear to be sitting 3rd overall after 3 events.

Three Sisters is a technical little kart circuit and I'm hoping my previous experience there will give me the edge over my championship competition.  Hopefully my new tyres might help too.