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PAX results for the Dixie NT
B-stock ran first heat each day, which was wet on Saturday, and dry Sunday (however temps were 48F for our runs).
Overall PAX: Dixie NT Final PAX (207 out of 278) Saturday only PAX: Dixie NT Sat PAX (236 out of 278) Sunday only PAX: Dixie NT Sun PAX (138 out of 278)
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Chike!
So, did you actually make it into the DC Pro? I heard there were "issues" with folks getting signed up online. -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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Yes, I'm registered in BS for the DC Pro: DC Pro Entry List I'm also registered in BS for the Toledo Pro: Toledo Pro Entry List It's going to be a fun season! Once I have 8-10 events under my belt in the car, I hope to start taking names at these big events. First WDCR event isn't until early April, while the first BRR event is Sunday, March 9th. P.S. Are you doing the DC Pro Bill? Will your car(s) be ready this season?
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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The RX-8 motor is actually 2.6L. Sport Compact Car did a huge tech page on it when it came out and explained how the wrong size was determined, and when discovered, Mazda swept it aside, eager to boast HP per liter numbers and fall into a lower engine tax group in Europe. It is a nice looking car. |
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good luck, Chike!
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Dan,
Glad to hear you appreciate the looks! Doesn't matter to me whether its a 1.3L or 2.6L, as this doesn't affect its SCCA autocross classing. This car is by far the best I've ever owned. It's a breeze to pick up my 8 month old baby from daycare due to the rear free-style doors, and I can then get my 4.5yr old son and 15 year old step-daughter too! I wish I had gotten one sooner - I guess mod potential doesn't mean much to me anymore. Now I'm 30years old and all. Alan, thanks for your wit!
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You like this better than your WRX?? Or are you simply enjoying the class that now fall under better?
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Just my $0.02...
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I think it is. It looks nicer than 350z to me, maybe not as quick from the line.
Chike, what's your real life mpg? city/highway/autox?
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Ken,
Let's see. On my recent trip to GA for the Dixie Tour, I averaged around 24-24.5mpg on the highway. In my weekly mixed city/highway commute, I get 20mpg. I don't know my autocross mpg, but I know my former WRX was in the 6-7mpg range, and I'm sure this car is less - probably the 5mpg range if I had to guesstimate. The RX-8 is giving me approx the same mpg's as the SVX did once I went to 4.44 gears.
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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BRR-SCCA Event #1 Verona, VA 3/9/08
Competed in Event #1 with my local BRR-SCCA region on Sunday. BS was a 4 person class and we ran in Heat 2 in balmy 48F temps.
I ran against one of our top local drivers who also bought an RX-8 over the Winter (and is learning the car like myself). He definitely out drove me yesterday, and I just couldn't put together the run I wanted (forgot to turn of the DSC on my first run! ). Final results were as follows: BS - B Stock Pax: 0.832 1t CHAD HENRY 05 MAZDA RX-8 BLUE 59.051 2t CHIKE DELLIMORE 06 MAZDA RX-8 GREY 60.703 3 DAN KIMBER 05 MAZDA RX-8 BLUE 62.283 4 JAMIE HEDRICK 04 MAZDA RX-8 DARK GREN 69.703 Link: BRR-SCCA Event #1 Results Summary: 2nd out of 4 in B-stock 7th out of 60 in PAX Some pics: Yours truly Chad Jamie My friend Steve in his AS Saturn Sky (took FTD and FTP)
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I STILL think you should have gotten a Cayman S....
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Is it just me or did you have the least amount of body roll going through the turns?
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Nah. If I had the money and could afford to own a two seat car for weekend fun...I would have bought a Lotus Exige.
I was the only one on koni shocks. They slow down the 'rate' of roll.
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) Last edited by Chiketkd; 03-10-2008 at 06:48 PM. |
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Note to Chike:
Add sticky note to RX-8 dash that says "Turn off DSC", read note before every autoX event -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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