My First Autocross of 2018 on the BFG Rival 1.5s Tire

It's late February, but it's Texas so that's early enough to start racing season, and this past weekend was my first time out for the year in Autocross Format.  I would be racing with Equipe Rapide Sportscar Club, at Lonestar Park.

This year my focus in Autocross is to improve the driver as much as possible while focused on my 2001 Miata.  This weekend was a nice first start to the year.  I was able to take down first place in the event, and it was also my first time to try the new BF Goodrich Rival 1.5s tire.  I started at a pressure of 27 all around on the tire and bled back to that.  Didn't seem to roll over on that pressure but will definitely have some work to do in order to find the actual sweet spot for this tire.  The car is E-Street on stock springs, with Koni Yellow Suspension and a large Racing Beat Front Sway Bar.

Here is a video of the run.  Might have been able to gain a little more time here by going to 3rd gear at the top of the course. But, it was so close that I left it in 2nd.

The course was really fast, and the video doesn't do it complete justice.  Great design by Mike Dusold.

Here are the results!  Whoop, nice start to the year, let's build on it.

Very excited to share a picture of my newest car, a 2017 ND Miata club Edition.  I was fortunate enough to get a great deal on this car right at the end of 2017.  First up for it will be a road trip with the wife in the car in March of 2018 for Spring Break.  Really looking forward to motoring around int his baby.  Eventually she will see some performance events as well, but not until we enjoy her in stock form for a while first.  My initial impressions are wow, this is such an amazing car and Miata in every way.  They have made so many improvements.  The things that stand out to me the most, are the ability to let the top up and down without getting out of the car.  Additionally the seat position for me is just perfect in this car.  I also just love the gearbox and how smooth it is. 

Here is a picture of the car right after I got it on a nice day out at Texas Motor Speedway.