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  1. Bill Bonsell

    Calling all Miata's.....

    Without ruffling any feathers here, I just want to point out that sitting between the races at Spokane and ORP, is the first sanctioned club racing event at The Ridge on July 28,29th. This is a SCCA event but there is no Conference conflicting date and it is only a few weeks before the IRDC...
  2. Bill Bonsell

    Military Salute Grand Prix Video Thread....

    Here's one of several "oh s%&t" moments from Sunday Group 2 race. Had handling issues most of the weekend, but Sunday was tough for me. https://vimeo.com/42639790 Bill.....
  3. Bill Bonsell

    Club Spec Miata and Toyo Contingency Awards!

    It looks like both the Rose City opener at Portland and the Military Salute Grand Prix at Pacific have the minimum entries needed for the Toyo Contingency to kick in. This has been discussed earlier in the year, but as a refresher and to clarify the procedure, it is being brought up again ATT...
  4. Bill Bonsell

    March 24th TnT at Pacific - $125.

    Weather is looking great - mid to upper 50's. We will have our Miatas out - anyone else wanting to come out and play?? How can u beat the price?? Race season is right around the corner. Bill-
  5. Bill Bonsell

    WTB - Iron Canyon Alignment kit for Miata

    Interested in securing the above. If you have one no longer being used I'd be interested. Thanks..... Contact me at wbonsell at comcast dot net Bill-
  6. Bill Bonsell

    The 1st Ridge racing event is now open for registration...

    The very first official race event is now open for registration at http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/47EA44C6-99D4-10A2-C5F3B453780C39F5. April 14-15th. Not a Conference event, but it is a Conference track, right? Anyways, for those not wanting to wait until May...
  7. Bill Bonsell

    The Ridge Track Certification...

    Anyone have an update on the track certification? I had heard that it might have been looked at last week. Hoping to get out with the first race which is an SCCA event in mid April. Registration through motorsportsreg.com will not open up until the certification is official. Really looking...
  8. Bill Bonsell

    Car Number Question...

    As I have only been around for two years now, I have a question I would like to ask regarding car numbers and specifically the way our license number equates to car number and vice versa. I have a senior license and my license number is 26. This also happens to be my car number, right? As I...
  9. Bill Bonsell

    Saturday Feb 3rd Test and Tune at Pacific...

    Weather looks pretty good for Saturday. Anyone, especially Miata/RX7 drivers, interested in turning a wheel or two? Only $125 for the day...9:00 - 4:30 pm. Should be lots of track time...good time to shake off some cob webs....Season officially gets underway in March with activities at The...
  10. Bill Bonsell

    And we think racing cars is dangerous..........

    I know this is not car related, but one of the most haunting and incredible videos I have ever seen. We all surfed years ago and both my son and nephews are avid surfers, but this is disturbing, terrifying and extremely emotional. http://video.mpora.com/watch/HoyrU9Ckd/ Turn up the sound and...
  11. Bill Bonsell

    Tow Vehicle Question??

    I currently pull a 20' enclosed trailer (SM inside) with a motor home...estimate total trailer weight somewhere around 6500 pounds with tires, etc. My son and I want to get another vehicle as a backup and for use for short easy day trips. Been looking at mid to late 90's Suburban 3/4 ton...
  12. Bill Bonsell

    ICSCC Spec Miata and Club Spec Miata Tire Options for 2012

    Oregon Region SCCA has adopted for Spec Miata and Club Spec Miata for 2012 the following: Hoosier SM6 for dry and H2O for rain. Toyo RA-1s and R888's Am I correct in assuming then that this tire option is automatically the ICSCC tire option for 2012? Thanks.... Bill- And can someone confirm...
  13. Bill Bonsell

    Spec Miata Video from The Ridge - Dec 11th.

    Here's a link to the #94 Spec Miata at The Ridge on December 11th. Can't say with 100% certainty, but pilot is one of the best SM racers on the west coast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=igklZ7e8YFk In another forum he posted that he feels this track is "fantastic"!! Bill-
  14. Bill Bonsell

    All i want for christmas is.....

    Of course, peace on earth and good will toward all men...but I'd really like the spring IRDC track day to be at THE RIDGE!! Bill- ps: haven't we all been really good this year?
  15. Bill Bonsell

    Spec Miata - '91

    Bump....hate to part with my first race car but it is time. - I ran a 1:42:3 race lap at Pacific September 2012 and a 2:02.0 at The Ridge in July 2012. And that's with this overweight 65 year old behind the wheel. - Has turned a 124.982 (w/o chicane) at Portland in October of 2011 . SCCA Log...
  16. Bill Bonsell

    Anyone have an extra tire?

    Apparently I flat spotted a tire at one of our last events in September -right down to the cord. Since these were pretty fresh tires I figured I try and find one to fill out the set. I need a single 205x50x15 with about 2/32nd of tread and preferably about 10+ heat cycles. If anyone can help out...
  17. Bill Bonsell

    SCCA and NASA enact new weights for Spec Miata - How will that effect ICSCC, if any?

    Below is link with new Spec Miata minimum weights and restrictor plates for 2012. Will that effect either CSM or SM for 2012 within Conference? http://mazdaracers.com/topic/1547-2012-scca-and-nasa-sm-restrictor-plates-and-weights/ Bill-
  18. Bill Bonsell

    Cascade Enduro Race Video Thread ----

    Just a short video of some night driving by Robert Linse in the #26 Team Two and a Half Men Racing Miata up to the all stop black flag! Pretty cool IMO..... http://vimeo.com/30708196 Bill-
  19. Bill Bonsell

    Cascade Enduro Pics !!

    Here is the link to great photos of the Enduro..... http://dougberger.zenfolio.com/cscc-enduro-2011 What a great race event!! Bill-
  20. Bill Bonsell

    Pacific Raceways needs our support Tuesday October 11th. Urgent.

    URGENT – We Need Your Help! The Covington City Council will be discussing whether to support Pacific Raceways’ legislation that will be before the King County Council later this month. We need our supporters there, out numbering the opponents. The Covington Council will be meeting Tuesday...
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