Night autocross, anyone? | Garage Rescue Miata

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Update by David S. Wallens to the Mazda Miata project car
Feb 18, 2022

Remember how we were just looking back at our 2021 season? Well, our Miata’s first autocross of 2022 takes place this weekend.

And this autocross is a little different, too: a night event at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, with this one hosted by the Martin Sport Car Club. Competitors will get runs both at dusk and after nightfall.

We used to run night events in Jacksonville a zillion years ago, so looking forward to the format.

The Miata recently spent some time on the lift, and we’ll detail that work shortly.

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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
2/17/22 12:36 p.m.

The first thing that comes to mind when I hear "night autocross":

 

Tom1200
Tom1200 UltraDork
2/17/22 12:47 p.m.

I vaguely recall doing some slight modifications to the Datsun for night autocross circa 1989.

 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/17/22 12:55 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

Nice. Now that will be stuck in my head. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/17/22 12:55 p.m.

In reply to Tom1200 :

Nice. The Miata has Hella H4s and the lot is lit. Will the lot lights be on? Good question. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/17/22 12:58 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

And now to replace SpongeBob with this. smiley

 

Tom1200
Tom1200 UltraDork
2/17/22 1:01 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I once autocrossed the F500 in a lot with inconsistent lighting...............it was an interesting test of muscle memory.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/17/22 1:04 p.m.

In reply to Tom1200 :

We used to run night events in Jax. I never added lights to the car, and I can't remember having any issues seeing. Of course, that was 25 years ago. Being at the computer all day can now wreck my eyes. Hopefully I won't be at the computer on Saturday. Hopefully. 

Sparkie
Sparkie New Reader
2/17/22 1:38 p.m.

Highlands Sports Car Club, https://hscc.club/ runs a whole series of night autocrosses every year in Asheville, NC.

trucke
trucke SuperDork
2/17/22 1:49 p.m.
Sparkie said:

Highlands Sports Car Club, https://hscc.club/ runs a whole series of night autocrosses every year in Asheville, NC.

Started in 1991!  Been running on the same lot ever since.  It's a great venue!

 

 

Toyman!
Toyman! GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/17/22 1:57 p.m.

IIRC, CCR-SCCA use to have a night-time series at Z-Max. I won't swear to that though. I've never run one, but with my eyes, I'd bet on destroying some cones. 

 

 

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