MR2 Brands Hatch 2010 - Best Race Ever
Alex is starting on pole for the final race of the 2010 Mk1 MR2 Racing series, in what turns out to be the most exciting race yet with crashes, spins and slides on the wet Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
To win the 'Driver of the Year' title, Alex needs to finish somewhere in the top 15 drivers. He gets a poor start and drops down to third place, but watch as things go from bad to worse at the second corner.
Alex manages to keep it out of the gravel at Druids but has to wait for the whole field to pass before he finally rejoins in 30th place. He is then on a mission to make his way up the field as quickly as possible.
As if things could then get any worse, 3 laps in exiting Druids a car in front spins and collects another one, blocking the track and leaving Alex with pretty much no escape.
Thankfully, the MR2 still seems fine to drive, so Alex pushes on making up for lost time and places.
In the end, after 15 laps, he manages to make up a total of 26 places, finishing 4th overall, meaning he had done more than enough to take the title.
The best race yet!
Toyota MR2 Turbo - Short Film [HD]
For a less jerky version (thanks youtube compression!) click here: http://www.vimeo.com/9109617 . Edited using Cyberlink Power Director 7. Music is by Mistabishi.
1992 MR2 GT T-bar turbo:
Dyno'd 288bhp (243whp) @ 1.0bar
Approx 300bhp (250whp) @ 1.1bar
CT20b turbo
Mines ECU
Berk Technology Intercooler
Berk Technology Twin Exhaust
Berk Technology Downpipe
Forge Actuator
Apexi Induction
Apexi AVCR Boost Controller
Omori In-Dash Multi-Colour PSI Boost Gauge
Carbon Rev5 Combat Spoiler
Greddy G-Racer Skirts
17" Lenso D1R Alloy Wheels
Helix Organic Race Clutch
Lightweight Flywheel
TRD 1.5 Way Plate Differential
Rev3 Rear Lights
Toms Pillowball Top Mounts
40mm Lowering Springs
SBits Custom Droplinks
Uprated Suspension Poly Bushes
Front & Rear Motoria Strut Braces
15mm Rear Spacers
CRN Brake Discs
Yellow Stuff Brake Pads
Magnecor KV85 Ignition Leads
NGK Iridium Grade 7 Spark Plugs
MR2 vs Fiero
MotorWeek (February 20th, 1988): Toyota MR2 Supercharged vs Pontiac Fiero Formula.
Some Numbers to keep in mind while watching this......
1988 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 (0-60 = 6.0 seconds) (14.6 Quarter Mile)
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (0-60 = 6.7 seconds) (15.0 Quarter Mile)
1988 Lotus Esprit turbo (0-60 = 5.8 seconds) (14.4 Quarter Mile)
Toyota MR2 vs Ford Mustang
AW11 mk1 Toyota MR2 Supercharged with ST205 3SGTE engine swap (now a turbocharged mk1.5) faces off against a 5.0L fox body mkIII Ford Mustang in 1/4 mile.
Dedicated-Matt's 700whp MR2 at the track **Low Boost**
Video I shot of Matt's MR2 at the 1/8th mile. It made 700whp at 32psi and a conservative tune but Boost was turned down this night because he didn't want anything to break hence the easy launching and shifting, etc.
