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Connor’s E36: Standing on Solid Ground
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Connor’s E36: Standing on Solid Ground

After transitioning into HPDE from autocross, Connor Lydon recognized how taking the next step into time trials would be made easier by starting with a sorted car.

This IP-winning E36 M3 came to Connor already proven, and with a little massaging as well as a few chassis mods, it’s been able to set remarkable times with a modest amount of power.

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Chris’ DCT-Swapped Miata: Grasping the Big Picture
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Chris’ DCT-Swapped Miata: Grasping the Big Picture

By sourcing the right parts from retired race cars, using all his industry know-how, and taking the leap to install a BMW DCT in his NB, Chris Watson’s found an inspiring recipe for a reliable track-tuned Miata that can lap Laguna in 1:33.

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Brandon’s Alfa 4C: Inconspicuous Exotic
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Brandon’s Alfa 4C: Inconspicuous Exotic

Tired of Spec Miata and needing to build an unusual track car, Brandon picked up this Alfa 4C and gave it all the chassis mods needed to help it shine on the road course.

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Speed SF Goes Karting: A Thank You to our Coaches
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Speed SF Goes Karting: A Thank You to our Coaches

Miles Kodama, Nate Hackman, and Matt Misencik put in an incredible number of hours this past year, and to thank them for their time and effort, we sponsored them in a charity karting event at Sonoma Raceway.

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Legend's Supra: Big Brain Move
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Legend's Supra: Big Brain Move

Legend wisely picked a platform he could grow into. Rather than dump big dough on mods, he did the bare minimum with setup and spent his time in the seat, not underneath the car.

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Adam's S13 Coupe: Silvias Do More Than Slide
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Adam's S13 Coupe: Silvias Do More Than Slide

It’s fun to remember that you could pick up a turbocharged Silvia for a few grand once. Adam Swan took this car to the next level with a few track-oriented mods, but it’s still essentially stock; proving the Silvia can do more than go sideways.

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