Best Motoring RX-8 v all comers

HotCarl · 06-01-2007, 12:58 AM

Awesome! I love these vids!

RX8Dude · 06-01-2007, 01:10 AM

S2000's suck ass.. Seriously, how short is your skirt if you drive one of those??

Lenny · 06-01-2007, 10:33 AM

Totally... It's all Mazda baby

SoFast · 06-02-2007, 12:29 PM

These guys are a riot!

RX8 FTW!!!

Jimbo · 06-03-2007, 12:10 PM

I need to get out on the track like nizow!!

BrickTop · 06-03-2007, 12:56 PM

Hey Jimbo, I've never been to the track before, but I'd like to give it a try. Can you reccomend how I should get into it?

Jimbo · 06-03-2007, 08:11 PM

Brick, there are a lot of local clubs that host track days, some are geared towards beginners, some for the more advanced. Just look for some of those clubs and sign up for a day. I've found there are usally lots of people there that are happy to help out newbs, showing the proper lines, advice etc.

There are also some schools that are more dedicated to learning then just lapping, and if you are a little unsure of your ability that might be a good way to go as well.

If you're local to Toronto, I can reccomend some places

RX8Dude · 06-04-2007, 11:24 AM

I agree, if it's your first time, find a good one day school that has a little bit of classroom instruction and do that. Once you have the basics, you can start working on the rest.

You'll also have a total blast!

BrickTop · 06-04-2007, 11:42 AM

Cool, I'll look into it. Jimbo, I'm in Mississauga, so if you could recommend some places that would be great!

HotCarl · 06-04-2007, 02:34 PM

My first time, I just went out and ran the track, I've been to schools since, and they are well worth it, but if you can find a good group to go with, that aren't a bunch of mental cases, you'll be fine.

Be warned, it's highly addictive!!

L8APEX · 06-06-2007, 03:17 PM

The 8 is a very competent car on track, that is capable of keeping up with much higher HP cars...until we get to the long straight parts. But even still, it is a lot of fun to track the 8. As time goes on, and more of us show up, we are starting to get a little more respect from other drivers, as to how good our car does on the track.

Find you local division of NASA, and join up with them, you will get top notch instruction, a great weekend, and at a very reasonable price. I don't know where Mississauga is, but if it is anywhere near Georgia, you can find a lot of the GA RX-8 Club track junkies at most of the NASA-SE events.

Mindcore · 06-06-2007, 06:41 PM

heh Mississauga is near Toronto Canada, little ways from GA. But we do have many clubs that you can hook up with to get on the track.

I'm at the track all the time, and I don't think I've ever seen an RX8 there. Which is wierd, I would love to get the chance to run against one.

Bricktop, I'll see if I can get some names together for you if you want to get on the track. Or next time I go to a lapping day you can come out and I can go over the basics with you.

We're lucky that we have a few decent tracks around here. We just don't have a long enough season to enjoy it!

Type1 Racing · 06-06-2007, 10:57 PM

Nice vid!

I've raced against a few S2000's it's pretty much neck and neck, and dependant on the driver..which is usually the case, I've been passed by a Ford Focus, but I've also passed Dodge Vipers

L8APEX · 06-07-2007, 07:51 AM

this is the typical scene at almost all of our events in the SouthEast...

Krank · 06-07-2007, 12:35 PM

Nice, which one's you?

L8APEX · 06-07-2007, 12:39 PM

actually, none of them, it was one of our first eents that I have had to miss due to prior obligations.

these are me...just a couple of the ones I have.

And if you are really bored, our club's gallery of all of our track days that have had pictures taken to date...-->Track Day Gallery

SoFast · 06-07-2007, 12:47 PM

I wish I was there right now, instead of here at work

L8, what tracks do you have near you, and what tires are you running? I've been on RA1's for the longest time and wondering if anything is better.

L8APEX · 06-07-2007, 01:05 PM

In our general part of the country, outside of Florida we have:

-Road Atlanta, where they hold the ALMS Petit LeMans every year, it is a lot of fun to drive a world class track.

-Barber Motorsports Park, where they have Grand Am Rolex and Koni Challenge races every year.

-Rockingham, a former NASCAR track, that has an infield course that they mix with two NASCAR turns.

-Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, the 8 really loves this track, not too much long straight sections, but a lot of inter twined corners

-Carolina Motorsports Park, in Kershaw South Carolina, another fun one in the 8

-Talladega Grand Prix Raceway, a short rod course layout near Birmingham, fun, and high revving.

-VIR is another world class racetrack but it is a bit of a haul to get to, but can be done in a day, I have not been there yet, but really want to go next year.

anyone in the southeast that feels liek they want to hit the track, look us up, we are at events with NASA almost every month. Once you drink the Kool-Aid, be careful, it is addicting.

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	The 8 is a very competent car on track, that is capable of keeping up with much higher HP cars...until we get to the long straight parts. But even still, it is a lot of fun to track the 8. As time goes on, and more of us show up, we are starting to get a little more respect from other drivers, as to how good our car does on the track. Find you local division of NASA, and join up with them, you will get top notch instruction, a great weekend, and at a very reasonable price. I don't know where Mississauga is, but if it is anywhere near Georgia, you can find a lot of the GA RX-8 Club track junkies at most of the NASA-SE events. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	heh Mississauga is near Toronto Canada, little ways from GA. But we do have many clubs that you can hook up with to get on the track. I'm at the track all the time, and I don't think I've ever seen an RX8 there. Which is wierd, I would love to get the chance to run against one. Bricktop, I'll see if I can get some names together for you if you want to get on the track. Or next time I go to a lapping day you can come out and I can go over the basics with you. We're lucky that we have a few decent tracks around here. We just don't have a long enough season to enjoy it! __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	this is the typical scene at almost all of our events in the SouthEast... __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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HotCarl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 195	Awesome! I love these vids!

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RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	S2000's suck ass.. Seriously, how short is your skirt if you drive one of those??

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SoFast Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 95	These guys are a riot! RX8 FTW!!!

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Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	I need to get out on the track like nizow!!

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BrickTop Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	Hey Jimbo, I've never been to the track before, but I'd like to give it a try. Can you reccomend how I should get into it?

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Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	Brick, there are a lot of local clubs that host track days, some are geared towards beginners, some for the more advanced. Just look for some of those clubs and sign up for a day. I've found there are usally lots of people there that are happy to help out newbs, showing the proper lines, advice etc. There are also some schools that are more dedicated to learning then just lapping, and if you are a little unsure of your ability that might be a good way to go as well. If you're local to Toronto, I can reccomend some places

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RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	I agree, if it's your first time, find a good one day school that has a little bit of classroom instruction and do that. Once you have the basics, you can start working on the rest. You'll also have a total blast!

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BrickTop Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	Cool, I'll look into it. Jimbo, I'm in Mississauga, so if you could recommend some places that would be great!

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HotCarl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 195	My first time, I just went out and ran the track, I've been to schools since, and they are well worth it, but if you can find a good group to go with, that aren't a bunch of mental cases, you'll be fine. Be warned, it's highly addictive!!

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Type1 Racing Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	Nice vid! I've raced against a few S2000's it's pretty much neck and neck, and dependant on the driver..which is usually the case, I've been passed by a Ford Focus, but I've also passed Dodge Vipers

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Krank Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 93	Nice, which one's you? __________________ 06 MazdaSpeed 3 Arctic White

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	actually, none of them, it was one of our first eents that I have had to miss due to prior obligations. these are me...just a couple of the ones I have. And if you are really bored, our club's gallery of all of our track days that have had pictures taken to date...-->Track Day Gallery __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust Last edited by L8APEX : 06-07-2007 at 12:44 PM.

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SoFast Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 95	I wish I was there right now, instead of here at work L8, what tracks do you have near you, and what tires are you running? I've been on RA1's for the longest time and wondering if anything is better.

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	In our general part of the country, outside of Florida we have: -Road Atlanta, where they hold the ALMS Petit LeMans every year, it is a lot of fun to drive a world class track. -Barber Motorsports Park, where they have Grand Am Rolex and Koni Challenge races every year. -Rockingham, a former NASCAR track, that has an infield course that they mix with two NASCAR turns. -Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, the 8 really loves this track, not too much long straight sections, but a lot of inter twined corners -Carolina Motorsports Park, in Kershaw South Carolina, another fun one in the 8 -Talladega Grand Prix Raceway, a short rod course layout near Birmingham, fun, and high revving. -VIR is another world class racetrack but it is a bit of a haul to get to, but can be done in a day, I have not been there yet, but really want to go next year. anyone in the southeast that feels liek they want to hit the track, look us up, we are at events with NASA almost every month. Once you drink the Kool-Aid, be careful, it is addicting. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust