Hi All,
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Just thought I'd let you know that the MR2 Roadster
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/ MR-S will be introduced into the 750MC MR2 championship in 2009.
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The first car
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- my own
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- is currently being built with two others scheduled for over the winter.
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It's likely that my car will get it's first shakedown race at Mallory Park on 26th December.
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The minimum weight for the Roadster will be 1000kgs including fuel and driver, giving it a power to weight ratio of 138bhp/ton.
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This compares favourably with the mk2 class at 143bhp/ton and it is anticipated that given the Roadster has a limited slip differential and the other classes do not, they will be very close on track.
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The 750MC MR2 Championship is open to all normally aspirated iterations of the Toyota MR2, and enjoyed packed grids during the 2008 season.
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In 2009 the intention is to split the entrants by class across two grids, with the mk1s and mk2s racing separately and the mk3 initially joining the mk2 race.
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The MR2 Championship is also very keen to involve MR2 clubs in it's activities, so if IMOC-UK is interested in organising a presence at race meetings then please do get in touch.
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Maybe you could even consider marshalling at MR2 Championship rounds to gain free entry to the circuit and some of the best viewing seats available!
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For more information, have a look at the MR2 Championship website:
http://www.mr2championship.com
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Cheers,
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Patrick