Civic R
Civic R
This is the first Civic R that I've seen actually competing at an autocross (Solo). This photo was taken at the Central Kentucky Region's (SCCA) Solo in Lexington, KY on 1 October 2017.
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I'm a bit put-off by the styling, but the car is very capable of setting some fast times. This one is running in D Street, which means that the drivetrain has to be virtually stock and it's limited to DOT spec tires with a UTQG of 200 or higher. Its best time was 34.193 seconds in a 57-car field. The Fast Time of the Day was 33.091 seconds, set by a BSP Honda S2000 that had some serious mods and was running on very sticky tires. That's only a bit over a 3% difference...
Back story: Why was I there if I wasn't competing? I'm an SCCA Solo Safety Steward/Instructor and I need to work at least two events per year to keep my license. The region I belong to has lost its Solo sites, so I have to volunteer at other regions' events to get my work credits. Also - the fact that SCCA has put the Civic R in DS is a bit of a worry for me... This particular class has been 'owned' by WRXs for the last couple of years, and that's where my car runs. (It's still waiting for its turn at the paint shop and I didn't want to take it to this event looking as scruffy as it does now!)
And, I got a ride in a car that really took me back:
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I've owned three 2002s over the years and used to autocross one of them. This car is really fun and has some good modifications, but REALLY needs a cage to get rid of the flex! In any case, I'm glad the owner was kind enough to give me a ride!
There was also a new Fiat 124 at the event, but I wasn't able to get a photo of it. The region's photographer said that she was going to post her photos on-line and that I was welcome to use them on forums, but that hasn't happened yet. So, I thought I'd put this out here before it gets to be 'old news'.
SL