1. Racing a Spec Miata To Racing F Production Miata
Conversion
Racing a Spec Miata To
Racing F Production Miata

2. History/Bio Going from track day to National Champion
Will discuss racing career and how I ended up in a Miata racing F Production and winning the National Championship.

3. Convert to What? E Production 2. GT Lite 3. F Production Production
All interior removal
Slick Race Tires
Wider Tracks
Fender Flares
Level 1 and Level 2 Prep
Drive train Modifications
EP 1.6 & 1.8 Motor
FP 1.6 Motor only
GT Lite – Purpose Built Race Cars
Tube Frame Chassis
Multiple different Mazda Motors
MX-5 with a rotary engine at the 2009 Runoffs
Open brakes
Open suspension
Open induction
Silhouette Bodies
SIR
E Prod and GTL is much more expensive to build and maintain over a F prod car

4. FP Miata Conversion Keep all of your spare parts
You will be surprised at how stock you can build an FP car
Use the complete stock brake system
Do Not use aftermarket Brake Rotors – Use only Mazda rotors
The only stock electrical I used was the starter wire and brake lights!!
Keep it Simple
Just because the GCR says you can modify doesn’t mean you have to
Find a reputable dependable engine builder
These engines could be a little sensitive if not built exactly right
Rear Wheel HP
EP Mid 180’s with a 1.8 motor
FP Mid 140’s
GTL Basically an EP motor with the 24mm SIR – High 130’s
There are turn-key FP Miata’s available
I will be more than happy to share my build sheet

5. Pros and Cons Pros Cons More Mazda Contingency
Different Makes / Models to choose from
Easy to convert a SM to an entry level FP and then work on your program
Use of non-stock components
Built Motors/suspension dog ring tranny
Higher Horsepower
Shock /Control Arm package unlimited
Gear ratios unlimited
Slick Race Tires
Very consistent
Real Race Car look and feel
Racing a Spec Miata is a blast, racing a Spec Miata on steroids is a thrilling experience and you get to go really fast.
Used pro built FP Miata’s – Mid $20’s
Cons
More expensive than SM
Overall Cost of Ownership is considerably higher
Cars need more maintenance and upkeep
Maybe just a tad more sensitive to component failure from higher corner speeds, vibration, higher RPM’s
Fiberglass body panels easier to break with contact
Motor refresh every 13 – 15 races weekends (FP)
More stress on entire drive train
Tires to buy/mount/balance is right at $1000 per set
Race Fuel $$ instead of POG
New Pro Built FP - $50K