Best kept Secret in Racing/Auto X: Mazda Motorsports - Page 2

My5ABaby · 07-14-2008, 04:22 PM

I need to get in on this. I just don't want to have to join NASA or SCCA considering I doubt I'd ever go to one of their track/auto-x's.

Phoenix7 · 07-14-2008, 04:29 PM

does 1/4 mile track count too?

Roen · 07-14-2008, 04:51 PM

I don't believe so.

Phoenix7 · 07-14-2008, 04:58 PM

I dunno , you have to join a sanctioned race group to be eligible then.

SPICcnmFD · 07-15-2008, 07:33 AM

According to what is posted, you shouldn't have to join a group to get the benefits, it says: "You will need race results in your Mazda from within the past 12 months". It doesn't say anywhere in there that you have to join anyone. Now whatever else is on the website may say more so it could be in there.

Phoenix7 · 07-15-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SPICcnmFD

According to what is posted, you shouldn't have to join a group to get the benefits, it says: "You will need race results in your Mazda from within the past 12 months". It doesn't say anywhere in there that you have to join anyone. Now whatever else is on the website may say more so it could be in there.

It also states that you need a sanctioned club membership to be allowed to buy parts if you're building a car for racing purposes. My account cannot be activated until my membership card arrives and I send it to them. THink about it. If you go racing where will you go? Who's going to give you race results?

SPICcnmFD · 07-16-2008, 08:02 AM

True if you are building a car, but I was talking about just the guys that are already running that aren't a member of a club.

Rogue_Wulff · 07-16-2008, 01:05 PM

For autox, you don't have to be a member of SCCA to run. Well, the SCCA currently has a members only policy, but will sell anyone a "Weekend Membership" so they can run.
As many other autox clubs also allow non-members to run, all you need are results from at least 2 events, showing the club name, date of the event, and drivers name along with car make/model (this part needs to be highlighted/underlined). Nearly all clubs that hold autox events post results with the required info, so if you have run at least 2 events in the last 12 months, you shouldn't have any problems.
The requirements are different if you are still building a racecar, since most autox cars are also daily drivers. The racecar building requirements are more geared towards full race cars, which is why they want the name of the sanctioning body, and proof of membership.
This aspect does not normally apply to an autox racer, which is what this section is actually for.

Phoenix7 · 07-21-2008, 06:18 PM

well, I was just approved! I get to go home and get a list of parts I need for my TII.

Brent · 07-21-2008, 10:39 PM

If I remember correctly, I had to email them a copy of my SCCA membership card. Then, you either had to send them 2 race results or pictures of the car you are "building" to race. It can be a daily driver. I think I listed Solo II as my primary venue.

SPICcnmFD · 07-22-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff

For autox, you don't have to be a member of SCCA to run. Well, the SCCA currently has a members only policy, but will sell anyone a "Weekend Membership" so they can run.
As many other autox clubs also allow non-members to run, all you need are results from at least 2 events, showing the club name, date of the event, and drivers name along with car make/model (this part needs to be highlighted/underlined). Nearly all clubs that hold autox events post results with the required info, so if you have run at least 2 events in the last 12 months, you shouldn't have any problems.
The requirements are different if you are still building a racecar, since most autox cars are also daily drivers. The racecar building requirements are more geared towards full race cars, which is why they want the name of the sanctioning body, and proof of membership.
This aspect does not normally apply to an autox racer, which is what this section is actually for.

Exactly!!

Phoenix7 · 07-22-2008, 12:08 PM

Ok, I've been browsing the catalogs and I'm not impressed. I haven't gone through everything but the the oil cooler lines i wanted are NLA.

SPICcnmFD · 07-22-2008, 01:05 PM

Yeah I agree it seemed like they had more aftermarket stuff a few years ago before the site changed. I just use it now to buy stock replacement stuff for the most part.

Phoenix7 · 07-22-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SPICcnmFD

Yeah I agree it seemed like they had more aftermarket stuff a few years ago before the site changed. I just use it now to buy stock replacement stuff for the most part.

Their Oil cooler upgrades are gone along with a bunch of competition parts. I still have to check out the rest of the catalog though. Interior pieces are kinda cheap but I was looking for other parts. I might have to hit up Superior HP for some performance/upgrade parts.

Rogue_Wulff · 07-23-2008, 01:04 AM

There just ain't much available for RX7's anymore. Especially when you have an FB. At least they still have engine parts.

07-14-2008, 04:22 PM	#16
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	I need to get in on this. I just don't want to have to join NASA or SCCA considering I doubt I'd ever go to one of their track/auto-x's. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

07-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#20
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 329 Rep Power: 18	According to what is posted, you shouldn't have to join a group to get the benefits, it says: "You will need race results in your Mazda from within the past 12 months". It doesn't say anywhere in there that you have to join anyone. Now whatever else is on the website may say more so it could be in there. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

07-16-2008, 08:02 AM	#22
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 329 Rep Power: 18	True if you are building a car, but I was talking about just the guys that are already running that aren't a member of a club. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

07-21-2008, 10:39 PM	#25
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	If I remember correctly, I had to email them a copy of my SCCA membership card. Then, you either had to send them 2 race results or pictures of the car you are "building" to race. It can be a daily driver. I think I listed Solo II as my primary venue. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

07-22-2008, 01:05 PM	#28
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 329 Rep Power: 18	Yeah I agree it seemed like they had more aftermarket stuff a few years ago before the site changed. I just use it now to buy stock replacement stuff for the most part. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

07-14-2008, 04:51 PM	#18
Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 18	I don't believe so.

07-16-2008, 01:05 PM	#23
Rogue_Wulff Non Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 310 Rep Power: 18	For autox, you don't have to be a member of SCCA to run. Well, the SCCA currently has a members only policy, but will sell anyone a "Weekend Membership" so they can run. As many other autox clubs also allow non-members to run, all you need are results from at least 2 events, showing the club name, date of the event, and drivers name along with car make/model (this part needs to be highlighted/underlined). Nearly all clubs that hold autox events post results with the required info, so if you have run at least 2 events in the last 12 months, you shouldn't have any problems. The requirements are different if you are still building a racecar, since most autox cars are also daily drivers. The racecar building requirements are more geared towards full race cars, which is why they want the name of the sanctioning body, and proof of membership. This aspect does not normally apply to an autox racer, which is what this section is actually for.

07-23-2008, 01:04 AM	#30
Rogue_Wulff Non Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 310 Rep Power: 18	There just ain't much available for RX7's anymore. Especially when you have an FB. At least they still have engine parts.