jdistefa

Haha, I get it.

Great group of guys in the east and Texas so you should choose a bucket list track (Road Atlanta, VIR, Mid-O, the Glen, etc) and head east at least once.

mmuller

I wont name the piston manufacturer, just like I wont name the drivers who I have openly seen do things that are a violation of rules for the last few years. I am not the cop and its not my job to enforce this stuff. Its the job of the sanctioning body, of which I have spoken to about some of the things I have observed the last few years.

I agree with Robby and Matt. Hp wont beat a better driver. Not at many of the tracks I drive at. I have a rebuilt motor in my car as it was an exercise for me and the shop I was with at the time to find the difference between used and fresh and what wear items we were seeing in motors that had been raced. What I can tell you about the motor we rebuilt which came from a crashed SPB that had raced both east coast and west coast was that it had OEM pistons in it, that had a non OEM coating on them. We had the coating removed to make them OEM again.

jkb157

I agree with Robbie, Matt and Matt. I my opinion,the real difference is the driver. That is what this class is all about. If you got to throw money at the car to make up for your deficiency as I driver, then a session with Dr. Phil may be in order. When I compare data to drivers ahead of me, it is clear the problem is behind the wheel. But the reason I posted the thread was to get other opinions why the class is growing.

ckkrause

I applaud you for doing the right thing in removing the coating! I am happy to hear you contacted the sanctioning body, (PCA...Vicki?). I didn't really expect you to reveal the name of piston manufacturer.... My point was that we, as participants, must watch out for our class...

I also agree with Jkb157. It doesn't really affect me in that I am a midpack racer, not because of cheaters but due to a diminishment of my abilities as I get older, (64!!!) and general lack of talent!!!!

-Chuck

Coloradoheel

I certainly don't want cheating to become an issue, but I don't dwell on the fact that there may be cheaters. It just doesn't impact me.
I've podiumed at Hastings in a smaller field of 15-16 SPBs. I've finished top 10 in 30+ fields of some of the best SPB drivers in the country (Drake, Oxner, Gladwell, Jones, etc.), and I've finished mid-pack.
I find my success - or lack thereof - is typically a function of my driving.
As such, my objective is to improve as a driver each time I get in the car, improve my racecraft, and have fun.
That said, I hope it does not turn into a series like SM with rampant cheating.

C4 Pazzo

Here are my top 5 reasons to race SPB:
1. Camaraderie
2. Close racing
3. Car is easy to maintain and most problems can be fixed at the track
4. Spec tire performance is consistent through 20+ HC
5. Driver performance is the key differentiator

Pcargirl31

My Top 5 reasons (as a SPB rookie this year):
1. Talented quality drivers
2. Competition is fierce, close (but FU-UN!)
3. Best PCar racing "bang for the buck"
4. Awesome race shop....Coaching help + close knit gang
5. Number of cars in the field + growing

TraqGear

Although I just got it perfect, will be selling my F class to go to spec box. I love spec classes and this one is awesome for many reasons.

BTW, my experience is that Spec Miata does not have rampant cheaters. They get teched more than anyone under any banner in amateur racing.

TraqGear

Would really like to see a 75k SM....???

Streak

Hypothetically how does one strip the coating off a piston and can it be done by Friday morning? Hypothetically . . . .

audipwr1

Goto spec Miata forum or go to track and look at the top 4 cars - bare shell builds with new oem suspension / data you are there

mmuller

Pistons in a Soda blaster before engine assembly. It could be done before Friday. It only takes money.

tcsracing1

love the SPB!

The donor cars are affordable and a great way to put them to use.

Mid engine porsche. What is not to like!

Are the motors getting harder to find?

LuigiVampa

Reason no. 6

SPB are like the borg and take over every thread. There are no classes except SPB. You will be assimilated!

toddlamb

I may have to steal this for Spec Miata!