In the three years I have been away from speed events, a dedicated MX5 class has been created with over 25 registrants and regularly 10-15 cars entered. The racing is close and affordable - I needed to be part of that!
In January, I picked up what I thought might be a possible race car - a 2001 Mk2.5 SVT MX-5. It had an MOT, it ran OK but had some bodywork issues. At £400 I thought I couldn't go wrong.
I then spent the next few weeks dismantling, uncovering rust and welding in patches. I would have carried on but I then became aware of a MK2 RS with some important modifications which I thought would be ideal for sprints and Hillclimb. Only problem was - it was in Reading!
Anyway, I got someone local to check out it wasn't a complete rotbox, did a deal on the phone and was down two days later to pick it up.
I did my first event at Kames in May and managed to get a decent 101.08sec run which was good enough for 5th in class.
I travelled down to Barbon in June and managed to beat my previous personal best, posting 31.95 sec.
Yesterday, I was at Forrestburn and again beat my previous MX5 personal best posting 56.98 sec.
The guys in the paddock are a great crowd. The banter is infectious and everyone helps out when there is a problem. I have missed this racing and it is great to be back.
