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  1. The ’24 Solo National Tour Kicked off in Phoenix, Previewing a Fantastic Season to Come - Sports Car Club of America (scca.com) Official Class Results with Protest.pdf
  2. The Costco Deal is back on again, 2/26/2024 to 4/09/2024
  3. I you find a good rebuilder, let me know. Rebuilding has gotten so expensive, a good used engine might be a better option. I wish Mazda sold new short or long blocks.
  4. Sadly your 1999 Miata doesn’t have a real oil pressure gauge. Starting in 1994, Mazda changed from a real oil pressure gauge to a fake gauge (idiot light). The fake gauge only has two positions which are driven by an on-off oil pressure switch. Ever notice how the oil pressure gauge doesn’t vary no matter what the oil temperature or engine rpm is?
  5. Did you try this test for play in the rod bearings? If a rod bearing has excessive play, you may be able to hear or feel it. "I forgot to mention that I also did the rod bearing test where you turn each piston slightly past TDC and push down on it. I got a small but noticeable click from cylinder 1 but no clicks on any others. I'm assuming cylinder 1's rod bearings are toast."
  6. I suggest searching for answers on the miata.net forum. You can also post your question there too. The MX-5 Miata Forum Here's a thread you might find interesting. Does my NB have rod knock? (sound clip) - MX-5 Miata Forum
  7. Costco has $100 off a set of RE71RS tires. In the past, I have showed Discount Tire the price and they match it. Bridgestone POTENZA RE-71RS tires for Summer | Costco Tires
  8. Tom Barnes made magnetic graphics for me while I waited at AMP. He has a trackside printer setup at all the NASA events. STICKERS - twistedpriorities.com
  9. The time for my first run seems way too fast compared to my other runs.
  10. Looks like Radford is going to keep the WHP tracks open. Racing School Announces Major Business Expansion in Chandler (inbusinessphx.com)
  11. You may want to trailer your Miata to the distant tracks. That way you still have a ride home if you something breaks.
  12. John

    5 Point Harness

    These would be great for HPDE. Can I have them? Thanks
  13. I really enjoyed the course as well. Thanks
  14. I ran my 92 Miata a few weeks earlier with NASA. I agree it's a great track. The fresh pavement was nice. I wonder if you could have an autocross there.
  15. I would recommend Mighty Muf'ler at 10032 N Cave Creek RD. Phoenix
  16. Awesome images! Thank you for enduring the heat all day. Hope to see you again.
  17. https://veitchcreative.smugmug.com/Car-Racing/SCCA-Solo-Batch-Two/
  18. I understand in the afternoon session, someone was taking photographs. Can someone provide a link to the photos? Thanks
  19. In February 2021, I took the Grand Prix course when it was still called Bondurant. On the 4th day, we got to use the 717 HP keys in our Hellcat Widebodys. Driving the Hellcat on the autocross course with 717 HP and all the electronic nanny's turn off gave me the confidence to turn off the nanny's in my own car. I would recommend the classes for everyone, especially teenagers. The teen course is the same as the performance driving course, but half the price. It's still not cheap, but it's a lot cheaper than the increase in insurance rates if your teen gets in an accident. After the 3 day course, my son's confidence and driving skills improved noticeably. Four years after taking the teen course, he hasn't had an accident but most of his friends have.
  20. I'd recommend Discount Tire. They can do touch-less mounting and road-force balancing. They flipped and re-balanced my RE71R tires for free. Discount Tire will match Tire Rack pricing.
  21. The following 'autocross 101' from the Sierra Vista club might be helpful; https://www.sierrasportscarclub.com/autocross-101
  22. What is the date code on the tires and how have they been stored? Thanks
  23. Can you post an Excel file of the results here?
  24. What do you guys think of the Tenhulzen Automotive 2 Wheel Alignment Tool? It's not too expensive and says you don't need turn plates. https://www.amazon.com/Tenhulzen-3300-2-Wheel-Alignment-System/dp/B00PKI0YSU Unlike Lance's experience, my 2019 Miata is not stiff at all and the driving's weight changes the camber readings quite a bit. The next time I went to the alignment shop with my 1992 Miata, I put weights in the driver's seat.
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