A World First - Boxologist's Miata Featured in Lotus Remarque Magazine

[Croc]

For those of you who are a member of Lotus Limited and receive Lotus Remarque, the newest edition just out last week featured Boxologist's Miata. Jon was written up in the LOG 30 Autocross article as being the winner of his auto-x class against his only competitor, a horse (called Dobbin) and buggy. Admittedly the horse and buggy had a massive weight handicap called Brunhilde (the driver) compared to the relatively svelte Jon.

 

Given it was 1 hp compared to over 130hp in the Miata a slower time was always expected from poor Dobbin who was pulling close to a ton behind him. However, the time difference of 57 seconds to 31 seconds was unreasonably close given the massive power advantage of the Miata. In the interests of a fair competition next time, I would like to see what time Brunhilde (or even Dobbin the horse) could do behind the wheel of Jon's Miata.

 

Then again, I would like to see a rematch between the Miata and the horse & buggy in the boggy paddock that Jon's found himself comfortably situated on Sunday - see here http://usa7s.com/vb/showpost.php?p=48471&postcount=6. I think the horse would win comfortably over the Miata on that course!

 

:jester:

[MHKflyer52]

After looking at the links photos all I can say is OUCH and Jon (Boxologist) is lucky as usual.

Maybe I should make Jon a new "GIF" that has bushes and not cones being run over.......:driving:

The SCCA has Rally Cross competitions (Auto-X in the Dirt) from time to time but I do not think that was one of their venues or are you getting in some practice for next years season.

 

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So Jon did you have your foot on the breaks when the pickup was pulling you in the field.

Glad your OK and that you did not tare up your Miata very much.

Edited November 15, 2010 by MHKflyer52
Added Cones for Jon

[Boxologist]

I think a tree should be 'shopped into teh passenger seat w/ the talking bubble "Save Me! - Take me Home"

[MHKflyer52]

I think a tree should be 'shopped into teh passenger seat w/ the talking bubble "Save Me! - Take me Home"

 

OK Jon,

 

Here is a quick and dirty one for you. :jester: