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- 2011 Mazda 2
For the last race of 2012, we came to Clark International Speedway with the full-course layout. When I saw the bulletin, I prayed that it would rain because the straights will surely be difficult for the Mazda2's 1300 engine. The entry list for my Group was challenging to say the least, but with a little bit of luck I was able to get 3rd on pole.
The Mazda2 with the Federal RS-R tires for Qualifying
With the full cage in, car handles so much better and is very predictable
Sporting the new 3mm Plexiglas windows
Sprint Race:
First lap, first corner lost alot in the straight
The 2 is able to slither throught the corners in the smallest of gaps
Using the 595s for the sprint race, UTQG cap of 220
With the 1-Block Rule in place, I chose to defend the outside in preparation for the left-handers hoping to re-take the inside as he goes wide
Tried to get as much gap as possible before the back straight, seems this Honda does not like corners too much
Hopping the curbs, keeping it tight
Still waiting for the final tally of points (unofficially me and the Mazda2 is 2nd in a field of 43, a 1600 turbo lancer in front) but if you ask me, I had the most fun in the Mazda2 this season than with my Evos in the previous 2 seasons, just because of the look I get on peoples faces when the 2 crosses the line ahead of more powerful (engine-wise) cars; realizing that you do not need uber cars to run the circuit, just need a car that can dance. Plus I learned alot, corrected my mistakes that popped up driving an underpowerd car that was otherwise hidden when I drove AWD and turbocharged cars.
I love my Mazda2!
The Mazda2 with the Federal RS-R tires for Qualifying
With the full cage in, car handles so much better and is very predictable
Sporting the new 3mm Plexiglas windows
Sprint Race:
First lap, first corner lost alot in the straight
The 2 is able to slither throught the corners in the smallest of gaps
Using the 595s for the sprint race, UTQG cap of 220
With the 1-Block Rule in place, I chose to defend the outside in preparation for the left-handers hoping to re-take the inside as he goes wide
Tried to get as much gap as possible before the back straight, seems this Honda does not like corners too much
Hopping the curbs, keeping it tight
Still waiting for the final tally of points (unofficially me and the Mazda2 is 2nd in a field of 43, a 1600 turbo lancer in front) but if you ask me, I had the most fun in the Mazda2 this season than with my Evos in the previous 2 seasons, just because of the look I get on peoples faces when the 2 crosses the line ahead of more powerful (engine-wise) cars; realizing that you do not need uber cars to run the circuit, just need a car that can dance. Plus I learned alot, corrected my mistakes that popped up driving an underpowerd car that was otherwise hidden when I drove AWD and turbocharged cars.
I love my Mazda2!
