Don’t take anything away from the driver of the R32, he is one of the best and talented drivers I’ve race against! That is why I had the confidence to run the outside line beside him. My car is no normal Mx5, I built it with the intention of taking on some serious cars. It is a Gokart on steroids and so much more lighter and nimble than the R32. It is powered by the original Mazda Bp engine, turbocharged on e85 fuel. Thanks to everyone for the positive comments👍 it means a lot! Cheers
So happy to hear it's running original engine, must be a lot more satisfying to build up the original engine rather than source and try and fit a different engine, with all the associated fabrications that come with engine swaps. Great driving!!!
@@dmcharlestt4945 place in my town called chevron Motorsport has a time attack Impreza that laps quicker than big power skylines/evos with 350bhp, look em up, I'm all about grip over power, anyone can drive a car in a straight line 🤣🤣
One thing I noticed is how many cool races Australia is giving the rest of the world. I still remember that Cox guy with his Honda Civic passing BMWs, Mercedes and what nots while fightint for first place against an AE86, and now this. These are the races I want to watch on TV.
We do have some great racing down here, Jordan's moved on to TCR now but his Honda is still having great battles in IPRA with it's new owner. We recently posted a video of that fight, check it out: ua-cam.com/video/JRkThpfAtBA/v-deo.html
I think it's a culture thing most Americans think fast in a straight line = fast car good race. All the time I tell "car guys" that I own a TT supra, awd bmw, 3000gt but i only race my JRSC d16 civic. They become the most bewildered and ask "why do you race your slowest car?" never mind that my civic can get through the tail of the dragon a full min faster than all the other cars I own.
Agreed very much. There are so many cool sportsman level racing events the world should see. It would open up motorsports to a lot more of the next generation.
@@kbnzr1609 yeah, there's reasons why car enthusiasts would strip away or delete parts from their car for weight reduction so that it can make a slight difference especially with aftermarket carbon fiber parts.
Oh yes it did. But the Miata driver understood his car, the course, those corners far better. They weren't miles apart performance wise. Racecraft made more difference here than anything else
I've had both cars. Mx5 with a hard top was always a made track monster, but the r32 gtr for an all rounder is a monster. Mine was a 1.8 turbo too, but that was 18 years ago. 180rwkw in one of those things is insane. Miss it so much. The driver of the mx5 showed how much potential is really in those cars good on him, very well done. Great to see the advan r32 still chopping laps even after a decade on from Mark Berry's days.
That Mazda MX5 is much newer than the R32 in this video also. I could be wrong. But, the R32 looks like it's an 08 and the Mazda looks like a 2012-15...
@@DJBillionator 1993 r32 gtr, and 1998 mx5. Not much to sperate them, and 2 very different chassis built for 2 very different purposes. Affectively the R chassis was pretty much had very little change from 1989 to 2002, and the MX5 was not really that much different starting with the NA platform to the NB, very similar chassis, however that R32 in particular has had a solid 2 decades of development under it, and even went to Tsukuba in Japan and did a sub 1 min.
You're an insightful legend mate, and your tale reminds me of a bloke 'who saw' - over 15 years ago and featured in Zoom' magazine - Buy Used MX5, rebuild BP motor for strength, strap on the very newest Garrett GT25 turbo at the time, add Ohlins coilovers and AP racing brakes - have everything corner weighted. Destroy everyone on the track.
Thank u guys for sharing these local races from Australia. I used to be a big fan watching FIA touring car races especially the stuff at Macau Guia every November. But I gave up ever since WTCC started.
Great pass! Not only did he hold the position after diving into the inside of that corner, but he gave it just as much effort to keep it together going around the outside of the next corner! That takes balls! I'll bet the other driver's ass puckered up when he saw the Mazda alongside him. I don't know who the driver of the Mazda is, but he's got a little bit of Gilles Villeneuve in him. That entire race looks like it would be fun to watch.
One of the funnest cars I've ever drove and lots of potential, out of all the high horsepower cars I've had and driven the Miata is by far one of the funnest cars to drive on the curves period.
Totally makes sense to me MIata's are known for their handling and in the right hands if you can keep a powerhouse in your sights you always have a chance. Good Running by both drivers.
“It’s physics. You can’t make up for light weight. You can add horsepower or take off weight. Taking off weight is better.” - Jay Leno (talking about his Miata)
@@brandongomez3278 i dont track i live in the philippines, there is like 1 track in the whole country and i dont live anywhere near there + i cant drive yet. also if you actually looked at the video after the gtr was overtaken he couldnt even get the pos back and kept falling behind, if you call being 0.300-0.400 seconds behind and still widening as "stood his ground" then you definitely dont watch enough motorsports
Colin Chapman famously said, "Adding power means you'll go faster in a straight line. Adding lightness means you'll go faster everywhere." And so it was proved.
Blend line is by far the best racing channel on UA-cam. Their content never ceases to amaze 💯 Amazing driving from both lads, that Miata though. What a car
Thanks LaxZah, that's so awesome to read! We just love showcasing the best racing we can film, so hopefully plenty more to come! We're working on as many videos as we can!
To this day, Nissans GTR is still being used as a comparison to prove performance of other JDM vehicles. Makes me proud to be an owner of one. When you drive one others always try to prove something against you.. but there is always respect and awe there.
I'm planning on buying a 2022 Mazda Miata sport edition. I took a manual 2022 club edition for a 30 minute test drive last weekend, and it was a hell of a lot of fun.
Another day it could go another way. You brilliantly held on to each inch you gained. I would not talk about "superiority" here. You got it together and won. All my respect. I had an MX-5 1800 cc. We all loved it.
The mazda’s racing line is impeccable. So much lighter and faster in the corners too. Hits brakes way later. R driver amazing skill and vehicle. Put em in a straight line and you have an entirely different race.
Awesome battle and overtake! Would love to see this take on the Red Eg Civic of Jordan Cox (NA built) at the Bathurst Improved Production Championship race category.
Thanks mate!!! I would love to put it up against Jordan Cox civic!! Though Looking at the times on natsoft, he is about 2-3 seconds a lap slower than my lap times on the tracks he has done in his civic. I have a video of my car going around Bathurst if you want to have a look 👍 look up Herring Racing on here. Cheers
I do laugh that any fast car has to have a Honda engine in 🤣 most engines with enough money thrown at them can out perform many honda engines. It could be a fully built mx5 engine with a hell of a suspension set up. The skyline seemed around 400bhp ish, so the Mazda would prob need 300bhp and a decent set up track suspension to do what he just did.
The Skylines like - “Am I joke to you”. Skyline fanboys left chat Meanwhile Mazda owners are trying to decipher what engine and setup this guy’s using like Alan Turing
Sometimes I wish a was not 6'3" so I could enjoy an MX5. I drove one once and it made my balls do this weird painful dance every time I pushed the clutch in.
Don’t take anything away from the driver of the R32, he is one of the best and talented drivers I’ve race against! That is why I had the confidence to run the outside line beside him. My car is no normal Mx5, I built it with the intention of taking on some serious cars. It is a Gokart on steroids and so much more lighter and nimble than the R32. It is powered by the original Mazda Bp engine, turbocharged on e85 fuel. Thanks to everyone for the positive comments👍 it means a lot! Cheers
thats impressive. i thought u were using a motor swap of some sort. Running the original engine and maing that kinda power and grip...perfect combo
Like i said. Talented driver is reason why car are famous. Mark Skaife back then is reason why R32 got Godzilla title
So happy to hear it's running original engine, must be a lot more satisfying to build up the original engine rather than source and try and fit a different engine, with all the associated fabrications that come with engine swaps. Great driving!!!
Can we have some details on your build? I'd love to build a miata, mostly to corner like yours!
@@dmcharlestt4945 place in my town called chevron Motorsport has a time attack Impreza that laps quicker than big power skylines/evos with 350bhp, look em up, I'm all about grip over power, anyone can drive a car in a straight line 🤣🤣
One thing I noticed is how many cool races Australia is giving the rest of the world.
I still remember that Cox guy with his Honda Civic passing BMWs, Mercedes and what nots while fightint for first place against an AE86, and now this.
These are the races I want to watch on TV.
We do have some great racing down here, Jordan's moved on to TCR now but his Honda is still having great battles in IPRA with it's new owner. We recently posted a video of that fight, check it out:
ua-cam.com/video/JRkThpfAtBA/v-deo.html
man you can say that again.
Yep, but I really wish they weren't so strict for our street cars 😭
I think it's a culture thing most Americans think fast in a straight line = fast car good race. All the time I tell "car guys" that I own a TT supra, awd bmw, 3000gt but i only race my JRSC d16 civic. They become the most bewildered and ask "why do you race your slowest car?" never mind that my civic can get through the tail of the dragon a full min faster than all the other cars I own.
Agreed very much. There are so many cool sportsman level racing events the world should see. It would open up motorsports to a lot more of the next generation.
Whoever’s behind the wheel of that Miata is an absolute weapon. Great driving by both guys 🤘
He’s a comment above you’res
@@Legend-lc9bv thanks, Shout-Out to Herring Racing! 💪🏼
You comment shows your ignorance about physics and your desire for acceptance.
@@Legend-lc9bv Yours*. You're = "you are"
@@yutub561 ok
That r32 had little chance, the power to weight ratio of that mx5 must be insane.
Don't forget how good the Miata is in on tight turns
@@tensazangetsu465 yeah but the R32 is AWD and AWD have advantage on tight turns
@@StudentDriverBR not over a car that's far lighter than itself. The heavier and longer 32 is still slower around corners than a miata or ae86
@@kbnzr1609 yeah, there's reasons why car enthusiasts would strip away or delete parts from their car for weight reduction so that it can make a slight difference especially with aftermarket carbon fiber parts.
@@StudentDriverBR that's not true at all. There's a reason why some of the fastest cars in the world are rwd only.
That little m5 has some grip. Great driving from both of them.
Probably on a 15x10” wheels and super wide tires
The Skyline didn't stand a chance with all those turns lol. The Miata's just too nimble.
Oh yes it did. But the Miata driver understood his car, the course, those corners far better. They weren't miles apart performance wise. Racecraft made more difference here than anything else
Thank you for calling it what is name is. Skyline.
This one here is NOT A GTR it's RWD. GTR is not RWD. It's a GTS but ultimately a Skyline.
@@amelamee4940 that is definitely not a r32 gts-t. nobody tracks them because they are slow and can't turn. the gts is just a normal commuter car
@@bruce_son right arm👍
This is the best and most entertaining racing I’ve seen in years!
Great to hear mate!
There's plenty more on our channel if you're keen to see more!
I've had both cars. Mx5 with a hard top was always a made track monster, but the r32 gtr for an all rounder is a monster. Mine was a 1.8 turbo too, but that was 18 years ago. 180rwkw in one of those things is insane. Miss it so much. The driver of the mx5 showed how much potential is really in those cars good on him, very well done. Great to see the advan r32 still chopping laps even after a decade on from Mark Berry's days.
That Mazda MX5 is much newer than the R32 in this video also. I could be wrong. But, the R32 looks like it's an 08 and the Mazda looks like a 2012-15...
@@DJBillionator 08 R32? thats a far fetch considering the last year of R34 was 02, last year of R32 was 94
@@DJBillionator you know nothing about cars lmao. 2008 R32 🤡
@@DJBillionator 1993 r32 gtr, and 1998 mx5. Not much to sperate them, and 2 very different chassis built for 2 very different purposes. Affectively the R chassis was pretty much had very little change from 1989 to 2002, and the MX5 was not really that much different starting with the NA platform to the NB, very similar chassis, however that R32 in particular has had a solid 2 decades of development under it, and even went to Tsukuba in Japan and did a sub 1 min.
@@DJBillionator 08???? The R32 was produced from 1989 to 1994 LMAO
Mmm yeah. Gonna need the deets on that little fucking beast. Gonna want the MX5's build out too. Got anymore footage? This was fantastic. Another!
This video really shows the skill necessary and how close all the great drivers are.
You're an insightful legend mate, and your tale reminds me of a bloke 'who saw' - over 15 years ago and featured in Zoom' magazine - Buy Used MX5, rebuild BP motor for strength, strap on the very newest Garrett GT25 turbo at the time, add Ohlins coilovers and AP racing brakes - have everything corner weighted. Destroy everyone on the track.
sounds badass. most I know about miatas is watching donut media work on his. lots of potential in such a little package
Cheers mate!!! 👍
that was the dream...but you are up againest really good drivers, up for it, aye?
Thank u guys for sharing these local races from Australia.
I used to be a big fan watching FIA touring car races especially the stuff at Macau Guia every November. But I gave up ever since WTCC started.
Being on the track and pairing off like that is so much fun, well not immediately on the track, but in the pits and watching the video...all smiles!
I love it when small, nimble cars do this to more powerful beasts. Although that R32 sound is otherworldly good
Great pass! Not only did he hold the position after diving into the inside of that corner, but he gave it just as much effort to keep it together going around the outside of the next corner! That takes balls!
I'll bet the other driver's ass puckered up when he saw the Mazda alongside him. I don't know who the driver of the Mazda is, but he's got a little bit of Gilles Villeneuve in him.
That entire race looks like it would be fun to watch.
yeah that corner sneak & get away was ballsy; he must of had his fingers crossed. great driving from both, really fun race to watch!
We need details on both cars because that was insane
What details? It´s called different weight league.
@@Big1_ maybe build details lol
@@charmcitysk8er the owner commented above check the comments
You could probably find most of that miata build in forums
One of the funnest cars I've ever drove and lots of potential, out of all the high horsepower cars I've had and driven the Miata is by far one of the funnest cars to drive on the curves period.
The Miata on turns it's a monster it's basically on its natural habitat
Totally makes sense to me MIata's are known for their handling and in the right hands if you can keep a powerhouse in your sights you always have a chance. Good Running by both drivers.
Hooweeee, that moment when you overtook him from the inside at 0:25 was like a scene taken straight out out Initial D lol😲
“It’s physics. You can’t make up for light weight. You can add horsepower or take off weight. Taking off weight is better.” - Jay Leno (talking about his Miata)
Nice clean racing. Reminded me of minis vs camaros in touring car races. Hats off to both drivers!
Awsome to watch, great driving by both....the best dance I've seen in this class 👏
The cornering speed on that miata. holy shit the R32 didnt stand a chance and that was a very nice overtake through the outside
He was on the mx5 the whole time after he def stood his ground 😂 can tell someone doesn’t track
@@brandongomez3278 i dont track i live in the philippines, there is like 1 track in the whole country and i dont live anywhere near there + i cant drive yet. also if you actually looked at the video after the gtr was overtaken he couldnt even get the pos back and kept falling behind, if you call being 0.300-0.400 seconds behind and still widening as "stood his ground" then you definitely dont watch enough motorsports
@@RapidTank45321 well spoken
Colin Chapman famously said, "Adding power means you'll go faster in a straight line. Adding lightness means you'll go faster everywhere."
And so it was proved.
'Adding lightness' lolol
Yes well, let's see the MX5 against GT500 R32's then, and you can really test your stupid quote.
Miata racing with no ABS like a Chad.
Love it when the tiny Miata takes on the big boys.
Blend line is by far the best racing channel on UA-cam. Their content never ceases to amaze 💯 Amazing driving from both lads, that Miata though. What a car
Thanks LaxZah, that's so awesome to read!
We just love showcasing the best racing we can film, so hopefully plenty more to come! We're working on as many videos as we can!
Top tier driving from the Miata driver. That outside line take was ballsy.
skylines and gtr's are pretty to look at but after spending time working at a Mazda dealership I come to appreciate those miata's a lot more.
That came along way...classic race. Gtr gotta make a comeback back with more lightness, boost & better ballast distribution with better setup.
To this day, Nissans GTR is still being used as a comparison to prove performance of other JDM vehicles. Makes me proud to be an owner of one. When you drive one others always try to prove something against you.. but there is always respect and awe there.
Thats how much of a monster the R32 and R34 are. The bench from which JDM is measured.
You own a GTR? Damn you must be rich
Incredibly nimble and agile. Excellent footage... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Savage on the edge driving from both.
That was awesome side by side racing!!! Skill galore!!
yeah those guys are good! really exciting, gripping sh&t there, fighting for every inch...
Miata, my favourite car in Need For Speed Underground2! It truly does carry speed through corners! A real weapon with enough power!
It was the only car for streetx. I just bought one, btw. Bone stock it's one of the most fun cars i have ever driven.
I'm planning on buying a 2022 Mazda Miata sport edition. I took a manual 2022 club edition for a 30 minute test drive last weekend, and it was a hell of a lot of fun.
the ND Miatas are awesome,really they've improved the car so much that they're on the cusp of tricking out & making something small,light & deadly
Another day it could go another way. You brilliantly held on to each inch you gained. I would not talk about "superiority" here.
You got it together and won. All my respect. I had an MX-5 1800 cc. We all loved it.
"had...." the mantra of all rotary engine owners lol
@@lordjaashin its a 1.8L 4 cylinder...
That gtr got spanked, miata is superior
@@willtrautman6243 * Miata driver
@@marcusclarkson2657 What
That's one serious track weapon, well done, and great driving as well.
i wish i could driver like that. Salute to both drivers, that fight was beautiful.
One of the best moments in racing… love it. Worth every second.. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Kinda hate this because of how good the R32 sounds and how good skilled of a driver it has behind its wheel. Awesome little kart that Miata tho.
This made my Sundy morning! Superb driving.
It's not the car, it's the driver that makes the car and how well it will take you around the track.
The beauty of power to wight ratios along with some STELLAR wheeling!
The mazda’s racing line is impeccable. So much lighter and faster in the corners too. Hits brakes way later. R driver amazing skill and vehicle. Put em in a straight line and you have an entirely different race.
Respect is earned if it was a video
Omg, the lines they took were absolutely PURE ART IN MOTION!!
(the music wasn't bad either)
Great driving by both these drivers, I could watch them go head to head for the whole run and then some more
"It's not what You driving, it's how You driving it."
Horsepower to weight ratio is the key
Miata is always the answer. Mazda really knows how to make light weight platform cars.
Proof that line and skill can take everything
as fast as the mx is the driving skill was beautiful
Awesome racing there, super quick mx5
I hit “like” before I hit play 😂😂😂. Was not disappointed 😬😬😬 🔥
Mazda mx-5 . What alittle weapon. Carry its speed into and through the corners very nice. Oh and sounds 👌
The way the car was leaning, you can tell it was on the cusp of losing traction. Mans was driving it hard with precision. Restecpah
When Godzilla gets taken down by a hairdresser in a rush 😂
Awesome battle and overtake!
Would love to see this take on the Red Eg Civic of Jordan Cox (NA built) at the Bathurst Improved Production Championship race category.
Thanks mate!!! I would love to put it up against Jordan Cox civic!! Though Looking at the times on natsoft, he is about 2-3 seconds a lap slower than my lap times on the tracks he has done in his civic. I have a video of my car going around Bathurst if you want to have a look 👍 look up Herring Racing on here. Cheers
@@herringracing9775 Wow so cool!
Yes, I would like to check your video out.
Thanks for the video!
That power to weight distribution goes crazy
Man that Miata must be dialed in! Pure mechanical grip
damn, this is a cool ass video. thanks for posting it. the sound is so good.
Glad you enjoyed it! We love showcasing great racing!
Super satisfying!! Made my day
THAT is why we like build diversity in motorsports.
Top notch racing. There is some real talent in this class.
This is what it's like to have an annoying little brother lol
THE MIATA DESTROYS!!!! HOLY SMOKES
Neva seen that type od sheer destruction lol. Kudos to 77 he is a beast!
He's here, there and gone!
It’s like a cheetah and a gazelle. One is faster and one turns better. Amazing battle
it’s not the car , it’s the driver which counts.
Nice balance from the NB.
Thats what light weight and good handling will get you. Slick driving.
Nice, not even close !
That's quiet a weapon you have built there.
Great driving, fine line between precision and aggression. Any details on the suspension setup, wheels, etc?
And in todays physics lesson : Why weight and handling > power
Great job
From Argentina 🇦🇷
Keep it up
Cheers Lg Lg!
The Miata driver is driving out of his pants.
Any details on the MX5?
Gut feeling says K20/K24 Turbo swap with a hell of a lot of suspension work. But I'd be interested to find out the actual specs.
@@absolutezero7344 yeah my guess too
I do laugh that any fast car has to have a Honda engine in 🤣 most engines with enough money thrown at them can out perform many honda engines. It could be a fully built mx5 engine with a hell of a suspension set up. The skyline seemed around 400bhp ish, so the Mazda would prob need 300bhp and a decent set up track suspension to do what he just did.
@@hongkongstuey It's just that the K series is the LS swap of the 4 cylinder world. I'm simply using Occam's razor.
It’s Mazda powered. BP motor 1.8 turbo on e85
Love the miata content. Amazing driving!
The Skylines like - “Am I joke to you”.
Skyline fanboys left chat
Meanwhile Mazda owners are trying to decipher what engine and setup this guy’s using like Alan Turing
Hopped up Miata + Curves = Success.
mx5 too floppy for ultimate grip because no roof they say. not even a cage will fix it they say. mx5 driver says "yes, you keep thinking that"
Great chassis. But the engine is not that fast.
To me, here, the engine sounds more like a sr20det than a bp.
@@ZDEVIL74 Yes I thought sr20det too, seems we have our answer below.
@@ZDEVIL74 its a bp
Now that's puttin' in the work
My hats off to both of those fellas
Yeah, it's great driving from both. We've seen some pretty cool battles from the pair of them at multiple events, lets hope for many more!
Keep the content coming!!!!
We will be! Glad you're enjoying!
I was smiling like an idiot throughout the whole vid. That is one mad MX-5 and one mad driver!
We're glad to hear it Rahul. Thanks for watching!
Sounds like a syncro box in the mx5 ! Mega impressive speed with a sync box!
I wish they had more cameras film from this angle in F1. You can really see the speed of these two here. Also, amazing drive from both!
Wow absolutely beautiful racing; that is all parties included. Bro needs to hit his headlights tho. Lol
If there is a Miata behind you, he didn't get there by accident.
Our turbo bbr 2.0 is limited to 155mph and gets to 60 just under 5 secs….Great fun
Y’all remember the Mazda Protégé that used to take on the Realtime Acura Integra back in the day?
Yeah the MX-5 miata is the light beast
that. is impressive. remember, folks. it's not always the car that wins the race.
Got him in the braking zone like a Miata is supposed to!
power to weigh ratio is an underestimated weapon
Sometimes I wish a was not 6'3" so I could enjoy an MX5. I drove one once and it made my balls do this weird painful dance every time I pushed the clutch in.
I’m 6’3 mate, I custom built the car so I would fit in it, I dropped the floor pan and changed steering column position. 👍
Eastern Creek is awesome, love this track!
Solid performance
So good!
You were a lot quicker than that R32
Remarkable driving from both of you!
Now this is beautiful! Almost like Initial D, David beats the Goliath.