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Classic Mk1 MR2 Racing

            

 

Front Running MR2 For Sale

Race Winner, Multiple Class Wins, Podium Finishes, handful of Poles and Fastest Lap holder at Silverstone !

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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

Gareth@NewtonRacing.co.uk 

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.