Another New Member in Benbrook (SW Fort Worth)
Morning!
Picked up a 2005 MSM about 2 months ago, after being tortured for 3 years driving a Toyota Prius - wasn't my first choice, but couldn't convince the wife that a Mazda3 was a better car.
But, that chapter is over - and I'm back in a sports car.
A little about me...I'm an avid cyclist, in the summer I'll hit 150-200 miles per week. Most of my free time goes into riding - just did the Hotter 'n' Hell Hundred yesterday, 101 miles in 4h15m. If you're looking to ID me on the road, that's the easiest time - red Miata, bike rack, red bike.
I used to Solo2/autocross a lot, started in '97 driving a 1996 Dodge Neon ACR SOHC Sedan. I was competitive locally and regionally (Central Illinois region), but not at all at the Division or higher level. After moving to Texas, I found the events to be too long, too hot, and providing too little time on-course.
I've also done several track solo events and did one event with The Driver's Edge at Texas World Speedway.
I've owned mostly sport(y) cars: '96 Neon ACR, '00 Celica GTS 6spd, '04 Infiniti G35 6MT Coupe before being roped into the aforementioned 2006 Prius. (I do have to say, the Prius is cool from a "geek" perspective, if you like fancy electronics and high-tech, you'd like the Prius.)
Now with the Miata I'm not looking to restart AutoX'ing, but might be interested in track days at TMS or MSR - especially if they are dedicated Miata-only events or have professional drivers teaching.
I'm looking to do the most basic mods to my Mazdaspeed. The previous owner installed a roll-bar, so that's already off the list. Aside from a receiver hitch for my bike rack, I've already done the FM Intake (with MBC and BOV), and as I save money - cycling is expensive, too - I'll be looking at a downpipe and cat-back. That'll probably do it unless I get sufficiently independently wealthy to support my cycling and driving habits.
The Wednesday-night events are a long ways from me, but I'd be interested in weekend cruises or other events that might be closer. I look forward to meeting a few people, finding a few twisties, and enjoying the top-down weather that will be here soon (and actually is here even now!).
C-
