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Racing a $500 Miata
Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by ricochet.
Introduction to the sport of “Crap-Can Racing.” Driving Sports takes the plunge at the inaugural ChumpCar 24-hour race in Portland, Oregon on Halloween, along with AR Auto Service and the team Produnk Miata. Lots of Miatas in the grid, including several ex-Cup racers. Can you spot them all?
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Forever MX-5 #4: North to Newfoundland
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by ricochet.
In this issue: The best dam tour of the South, Keith Tanner’s Targa Newfoundland adventure, Club News, Jessica’s Sleeping Beauty, Miata-powered Ginetta G20, Miatas at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 2009, Publisher Letter, and praise for the PRHT from our Editor, Jeff Zurschmeide.
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Hot Lap in a Busted Miata
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by ricochet.
Here’s our ace driver doing his best with an under-the-weather turbo Miata at the 20th Anniversary Miata celebration, March 2009 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. His best recorded lap time was this 2:09 pass. Shortly after this, the radiator burst. After replacing that, the head gasket blew. Tough weekend for the car.
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Forever MX-5 #3: Cheap Turbo!
Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by ricochet.
In this issue: Roman Holiday, His Own Way, Portland Mazda Grand Prix, La Vida Miata, Rare Birds, New Products, Market Report, Bauerspeed, Autocross, Greed Racer Project NA, NC Tuning Guide, Club Events and more!
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Gunning for ‘Vettes
Posted on 26. Aug, 2008 by ricochet.
Looking to challenge Corvettes and RX-7s on the Autocross course, Miata enthusiast Mark Snell built this custom V6-powered MX-5 Miata. Feature car for the Summer 2008 issue of Forever MX-5 Magazine.
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Go Spec Racer, Go!
Posted on 26. Jul, 2008 by ricochet.
Why is Spec Miata one of the fastest growing sports? We asked racer Geoff Cochran as he drives his Spec Miata around the newly repaved Portland International Raceway. This was part of a demo the local Spec racers put on for the Mazda Portland Grand Prix press preview.
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Forever MX-5 #2: Iron Fist
Posted on 01. Jul, 2008 by ricochet.
In this issue: Giants in the Earth, Discovering America, Field Guide to the M, Blue Velvet - Iron Fist, How to Sell your Miata, Project Survivor, Top Dead Center, La Vida Miata, Hot Shoe, Autocross, Miata in Israel, Ron Bauer, Club Events, Suspension Installation, Market Report and more!
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Forever MX-5 #1: We’re Back!
Posted on 27. Apr, 2008 by ricochet.
In this issue: Flyin’ Finish, Jeff Zurschmeide, La Vida Miata, Irish Mist, Summer Wine, Market report, Freedom’s Challenge, Autocross, Hot Shoe, Project Green Racer Part 1, 1999 NB Upgrade, Out and About, Survivor Part 1.
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Miata Magazine Fall 1990
Posted on 01. Sep, 1990 by ricochet.
Volume 2, Number 1 of the Classic Miata Magazine. includes a feature on Mazda’s basic design philosophy, Driving up the California Coast, Maintaining Engine Coolant, Classic Comparisons (1965 Alfa Giulia Spider vs. Miata), Part IV of the Perpetual Austen Healey and more power from aftermarket headers. Plus, great classic ads!
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Miata Magazine Spring 1990
Posted on 01. Apr, 1990 by ricochet.
This classic 1990 issue of Miata Magazine features “What to watch out for on your Miata,” ” Part III of the Perpetual Austin Healey,” owner profiles, an interview with Cheif of Mazda design, Mr. S. Fukuda, how to clean your Miata and a lot more. Vintage ads, too!
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Forever MX-5 #4: North to Newfoundland
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Mazda Announces 20th Anniversary MX-5 and Superlight MX-5 Concept
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Racing a $500 Miata
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