Binky has a little brother coming.

I see they have Spec Pinata as well.

No cartwheels amongst The Hive at the result?

Race video was fantastic. You can feel how proud they were about something that really doesn't matter to anyone but them. Amateur racing at it's core. Good stuff. 

Also, a great example of crafty racing. The start had me cracked up, I thought the car in front had stalled but no, nobody has any acceleration. 

stroker said:

No cartwheels amongst The Hive at the result?

Not enough brackets or bip-bip-bip-bip for engaging commentary.

Pete. (l33t FS) said:

stroker said:

No cartwheels amongst The Hive at the result?

Not enough brackets or bip-bip-bip-bip for engaging commentary.

Keith Tanner said:

Also, a great example of crafty racing. The start had me cracked up, I thought the car in front had stalled but no, nobody has any acceleration. 

I keep laughing every time the car gets dusted by a Miata like they're not even moving. 68 hp!

The comment about "I was driving it like it had power" goes right back to our momentum car discussion. I think we can all agree that this is a momentum car :)

Keith Tanner said:

Also, a great example of crafty racing. The start had me cracked up, I thought the car in front had stalled but no, nobody has any acceleration. 

This! So much this! I thought the same thing on both of the race videos - "wait did his car break?? Wheel spin!?" and then realized it was just that slow. 

Also SUPER-LOL at the fact that he was flat under full course caution. Ha! 

had to remove the brackets.  Got pit maneuvered. 

I did my first track days and autocrossing in a 68 HP car  (1981 Mazda GLC). I can empathize.

When I started autocross, the only thing with less horsepower than me, was the generator running the concession stand.

In reply to SkinnyG (Forum Supporter) :

Damn, you had a concession stand!?!!? berkeleying swanky!

No matter how I try, I can never make myself follow and enjoy any sporting event. Actual sports, silly sports, popular sports, any of it. Whether it's a ball, puck, car, whatever. I'll gladly play, but I just don't care enough to follow. 
 

Im not sure if im changing as I age or it's just the presentation, but this last episode had me on the edge of my seat. These guys are racing a stupid little slow car. And they're doing it most of a continent and an entire ocean away. And I can't get enough. Eagerly awaiting the next episode. And hoping they do as well documenting binky racing when they finally finish that. 

Favorite quote:

"The driver is nothing more than the fleshy gasket between the steering wheel and the seat."

barefootskater (Shaun) said:

And hoping they do as well documenting binky racing when they finally finish that. 

Binky is not a race car. It's a ridiculous street car. 

Keith Tanner said:

barefootskater (Shaun) said:

And hoping they do as well documenting binky racing when they finally finish that. 

Binky is not a race car. It's a ridiculous street car. 

Somewhere I recall them mentioning the possibility of track days.  Not racing, but datalogs would be fascinating.

In the first or second episode, they mention going to a track day "next year" with Binky. The schedule is a bit off :)

Stampie (FS) said:

An older guy just parked his race car in front of me. 

Yaris?  that's actually a significantly heavier, larger, more powerful car...

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

But it's the closest in concept that's available over here. 
This is my next door neighbors kids/spare/pisses of his wife car. 280,000 miles and going, err, strong. Only two pedals thought. It would be great for rallycross. 

In reply to Adrian_Thompson (Forum Supporter) :

Exactly, closest in concept is still a big musclecar in comparison 

What amuses me is that the Aygo engine is also the base model engine in the Vitz (ROW Yaris).  and you could get a Diesel engine in the Aygo if 67hp is just too much.

And Toyota swapped a turbocharged Celica engine into an Aygo show car.  Nik are you listening?? 

"Most racing is primarily an excuse to hang out with like-minded individuals and drink beer."

Okay, score one for real life racing.

A good final episode, including a useful discussion about the budget.