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[Mouse]

I heard that Mazda was looking to have a Spec Mazda2 Series. The grey 2 with the cage that they showed was not an exercise.

I would really like to see a series where all the sub-compacts go against each other.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by Mouse

I heard that Mazda was looking to have a Spec Mazda2 Series. The grey 2 with the cage that they showed was not an exercise.

I would really like to see a series where all the sub-compacts go against each other.

The idea being floated around is a multi-make subcompact spec series. The proposal I got included the Mazda2, Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris. The premise is a low cost spec series - spec in that all makes will source equivalent parts from the same manufacturer (tires, exhaust, suspension etc) - should make for tight "affordable" road racing.

By my estimation, based on the proposed rules, I would guess the cost to build is less than half of what our H Prod car cost. They will likely weigh 100lbs more, and have approx 25hp less than our current car, with the biggest difference being the suspension and wheel/tire setup. Needless to say our HP car does not fit in this class.

The gray 2 at SEMA was a proof of concept exercise, it is not built to the spec for the proposed series, and is not the car Mazda will be racing. The real racecar was not done in time for SEMA.

Hale Motorsports, an MX-5 Cup team, has built and raced a 2 in very close trim to the proposed series. We should see the factory built 2 and Fit both racing at Thunderhill in Dec.

Mazda2 racer build: http://www.themazdaforum.com/showthr...race-car/page5

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by Mouse

I heard that Mazda was looking to have a Spec Mazda2 Series. The grey 2 with the cage that they showed was not an exercise.

I would really like to see a series where all the sub-compacts go against each other.

Just to follow up, here is the factory Mazda2 racer testing with the HPD Honda Fit, in preparation for the 25-hours: