www.NewtonRacing.co.uk
Classic Mk1 MR2 Racing
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Running MR2 For Sale
Race Winner, Multiple Class Wins, Podium Finishes, handful of Poles and Fastest Lap holder at Silverstone !
The Proton has been finished ahead of schedule, so I need the space. Makes the MR2 a bargain price of
£3000
or £3495 inc Spares
With the Proton very close to completion I am reducing the price of the MR2 for a quick sale
Well prepared
and maintained MK1 MR2 for sale, Only ever had 1 DNF !
The car was given a fresh shell mid way through 2008.
The donor shell being chosen as it was not suffering the common corrosion areas of the floor and front suspension mount area.
This car is very well set up, neutral and forgiving.
Ideal for Experienced or Novice Driver
(I joined as an absolute Novice in 2008)
Very well maintained with regular servicing and wants for nothing.
Despite it’s smart appearance, it does wear it’s “rubbing” marks with pride and has gone up against the best drivers in the MR2 Series.
Repairs have
always been carried out the highest standard
If it’s this good, why am I selling ?
A question I have repeatedly asked myself….
I am building a car to race in the Nippon Challenge in 2011.
I have advertised the MR2 now, rather than the end of the season for maximum exposure.
If I wait until the end of the season there may be someone who has missed out.
I will still be racing for the remainder of 2010 and the benefit is, if you are interested in joining the Series, you can come and see the car both in the Paddock for a good rummage and then see it perform on track.
As I am moving to our sister series, I should be at the same race weekends in 2011 as the MR2’s to give any assistance, though the MR2 Paddock is very helpful should you need it anyway.
Details
Body
1987 (Still registered, comes with V5c and is currently SORN'd
Black with White vinyl patches
Lightened (being rather svelte myself, I do carry lead ballast up front to reach the minimum weight, the benefit being, if you are a bit big boned your not necessarily going to be running with a weight penalty, otherwise you will need to run ballast)
T-Bar Strut brace
Sunroof blanked with a rather tidy fibreglass mould taken from an original sunroof, much better looking that a sheet pop riveted on.
Webbing type tow straps
Interior
Cage with optional front Diagonal
FIA approved Seat
6 point Harness
Plumbed Fire Extinguisher (Serviced in April 10)
LED Rain Light
Battery T Pull
Extinguisher T Pull
Electric Windows
Electric mirrors
Heater – Blower
(I have managed to save weight in other areas to keep the operational windows and heater – blower system working, you will be thankful of it)
Sports Pedals (nicely placed for Heel Toe)
Sports Steering Wheel
Shortened indicator stalk (ever seen a Caterham on track and wondered why he/she was always indicating)
Horn (it’s in the regs)
(Passenger seat, for when you do track days or tuition)
Engine
Just fitted a fresh engine after spinning a shell at Castle Combe
(New engine set fastest lap in Race 1 at Lydden Hill)
Std 4AGE as per regs
Regular oil & filter changes
New Leads
New Plugs (NGK)
New Cap & Rotor arm
New Water Pump
New Timing Belt
New timing Belt Tensioner
Pipercross Air Filter with effective cold air ducting
Lightweight
Battery
Custom Stainless Steel Exhaust, noise never an issue at visited tracks (usually 93db)
Suspension
Lowered Uprated Springs
Recent KYB Gas inserts
While Line Adjustable ARB’s
Poly Bushed
Refurbished Rear Toe Bars
Recent Ball Joints Front & Rear
Brakes
Goodridge Braided Flex Pipes
Recent Brake Discs
Carbotech XP8 Brake Pads (£150 per set, but they are excellent and they last over a season at a time)
DOT5.1 regularly changed through the season
Wheels
Lightweight TSW 5 spoke alloys (& spare)
To avoid any confusion, this is not a tired out old beater, this is a front running car that is ready to go.
Reliable (only ever 1 DNF !)
Well balanced and predicatable.
Smart & Presentable.
Many pictures have appeared in MR2 Only magazine, including the MR2 Only Calender in 2008 !
If you have any questions, please email me
or call
07894 089959
Car can be viewed here in Stockport
Priced at £3000
or
£3495 Including Spares
It's a great way to join the series and know that you have a car that is capable of running at the front without further investment.
Silverstone Tyres - MR2 Racing is a very cost effective ways of getting into Motor Racing
With minimal modifications a front running car can be built for a lower budget than some spend on engines alone in other race series, the grid is very close and encompasses drivers of all ages & abilities.
There are drivers such as myself who have never raced before 2008, others who have come up through Karting or found other racing classes too expensive to be a contender.
There is a very helpful and knowledgeable Paddock atmosphere, with competitors willing to jump in and assist with problems to make sure your out for the next race.
Gareth Newton is in his second year of racing the Mk1 MR2 in the MR2 Racing series, after making his race debut at Silverstone in April 2008 at the back of the grid he has improved his race craft and can often be found running toward the front of the grid, this was enough to land Gareth the 1st runner up overall in 2008 and Highest Placed Newcomer Award 2008
MR2 racing & MR2 Championship race at Oulton Park, Pembrey, Anglesey Trac Mon, Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Snetterton, Mallory Park, Cadwell Park
Using the word budget racing devalues what the racing is about, it benefits from using currently inexpensive Toyota Mk1 MR2's (AW11) fitted with the 4AGE 16valve engine, as modifications are limited the result is very close racing with only seconds splitting the grid.
Seasons racing budget will vary but generally entry fees for a double header race are MR2 Racing £250 & MR2 Championship £210 for 2x15 minute races & qualifying
MR2 Challenge, Roadsports, MR2 race, racing, competition, motorsport, feeder series, novice, MR2 racing.
Using the word budget racing devalues what the racing is about, it benefits from using currently inexpensive Toyota Mk1 MR2's (AW11) fitted with the 4AGE 16valve engine, as modifications are limited the result is very close racing with only seconds splitting the grid.
Seasons racing budget will vary but generally entry fees for a double header race are MR2 Racing £250 & MR2 Championship £210 for 2x15 minute races & qualifying
MR2 Challenge, Roadsports, MR2 race, racing, competition, motorsport, feeder series, novice, MR2 racing.