MAZDASPEED - Setting the record straight

[AGR]

I know most of you simply hate it when I mention that the MAZDASPEED is not about 1/4 mile drag racing. And; I also know few of you have any idea where the name MAZDASPEED actually came from. So; here are the facts.

https://www.racingbeat.com/pdf/history.pdf

http://www.poweraxel.com/mazdaspeed/trail/racecar.html

http://www.aash.net/rx7/rx7lemans.htm

http://www.webbracing.com/racing_resume.htm

People will do what they want. Younger people especially love the idea of drag racing - nothing wrong with that. Like many say; at least going to the drag strip; they can race legally. Sure; the MAZDASPEED Protege can be made to be a very quick 1/4 miler; but still, that isn't what the car is really about.

From the name MAZDASPEED to the name Racing Beat - it all goes back to Road racing. Plain and simple. The Racing Beat brand name was made famous by the incredible RX-7 road racers that used the Racing Beat components.

Some of you will go on not liking me. Oh well. Some of you say; I contribute nothing to this forum.

I guess you might want to do a few searches. I have added 'much' in the area of car care, my knowledge of racing history, radar detection systems, and I think; my overall views from a senior member on this forum.

Sure; I like having fun, and enjoy tomfoolary - more than most. But; that's the way it is. I love life, and really love this forum. Don't think I hate drag racing. I don't. I grew up in Indy; home of the U.S. Nationals, and (of course) the Indy 500. I love all Motorsports (except Nascar).

 

[traitorhound]

and you love the tediline water pik shower massage

 

[twiztedjeckel]

crazy old man! i still don't really like my car all that much. but thanks for the links

 

[Dr.Sound]

Craig, we love u man!

just the way u burned Spicy that one time........ahh........that was priceless

and u were the one to teach me how to take care of my car back when i was a noob

 

[Tinkerbelle]

Thanks for all the great info. As an Initial D, WRC, and drifting fan, I love this car for its cornering and only WISH I could take it to Akina.

Indianapolis!! I'm from Bloomington. Many good times were had at the Indianapolis Speedway.

 

[funnylittlman]

I still like you AGR

 

[yashooa]

Hi there Doctor Depends
I likes ya, ya HO!
Even Jecky expresses his affection towards you.(spank)

 

[EVILSRT]

Thanks for the links.

 

[Black Majik MSP]

I grew up in Indy; home of the U.S. Nationals, and (of course) the Indy 500. I love all Motorsports.

I hope you mean all EXCEPT Nascar. (piss)

 

[pluto316]

and you love the tediline water pik shower massage

Oh man! HA HA HA HA HA HA!!

 

[AGR]

Re: Re: MAZDASPEED - Setting the record straight

I hope you mean all EXCEPT Nascar. (piss)

(yes-that has been corrected)

 

[YuYuRena]

just my 2 cents here, why they call it quarter mile? why is it in english unit? I never heard of .4 km or 402m? Why cuz American loves the quarter miles. Look at what's hip over the ocean? Turning and twisting fast, and drifting is the king. Look at all the asian motor scene and all you see is about handling and speed, not just pure speed. That's why I say if you want 1/4 mile go with domestic( SRT-4 just reinforce that notion). If you want handling with grace go with non-domestic. Hey it's the old notion of american muscle. No matter how much you put in a supra with nos and what not go fast gadgets. American v8 with a blower and equal amount of tuning is gonna kill it (Provided the human factor is the same).

 

[AGR]

 

[WndrWmn]

I went to a "chicks only" autocross school a while back and a girl there had a MSP (spicy orange of course) and it was the first time I saw these. I liked it then, but even better when I saw how well it did. It was quite surprising. But she was the first one to introduce to me how well the MSP's were geared for the road/track.

Anyhow, I liked the autox but I liked the 1/4 mile more, maybe because there was less damage to the car per event . However, I think I might would like road racing the best. That's next in line on the "gotta try" list.

Ok, now Im rambling....My point being, I agree with AGR that the MSP from what I have seen has been geared or "created" (lack of the right word) to do well at the Rally/Road events more than the track (drag), like the original "MazdaSpeed" (not protege) But that doesn't mean that your MSP cannot do all of it. If your that serious into a certain event, say drag racing, I am sure your going to be towing your non-street legal car to the track instead of taking a Saturday to go play in your street car.

Maybe there was a point somewhere in there. Its been a long day.

 

[SpicyMchaggis]

i think your cool as hell AGR

 

[Tex]

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[charles]

Craig, we love u man!

just the way u burned Spicy that one time........ahh........that was priceless

and u were the one to teach me how to take care of my car back when i was a noob

Craig?

 

[AGR]

make that....

Greg

 

[supman]

i totally agree AGR!! but i didn't have the guts to say it out loud becuz the majority of ppl in north america like the drag racing, i also occsionally like to watch but my heart is set on road racing and touge!

 

[MSP Pro]

So, gee Greg, what happened when you went out to try that autocross? I think I missed that post.

(Yea, I know, USE THE SEARCH!)