The final video clip in this Mazda3 MPS series answers a few questions. In May 2007 Mazda UK sent three cars to the Ring to see how the hot hatch, in full factory trim, would handle the Nordschleife. Sent over to drive, among others, were Mark Ticehurst, Mazda Racing Driver and Martin Donnelly, ex-Formula 1 […]
We’ve seen the Mazda 3 MPS lapping the Ring on a Touristenfahrten day in part 1 of this series, but what about a full flying lap? 8 minutes, 39 seconds—very respectable indeed. The lap was set late in the afternoon and you get a great feel for the way the track moves in and out […]
Here’s a not so authorised clip of a Mazda3 MPS lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife on a regular Touristenfahrten day. It’s a good example of how bikes and cars hold their speed in different sections of the track. It’s also a good example of why cars and bikes sometimes don’t mix too well on TF days. […]
I recently saw this clip on bridgetogantry.com and not only is the time very tidy for a near stock, two-week old, NC Mazda MX-5, but it is also a great reference clip. Inset into the clip are two extra images, one of the speedo (unfortunately not as well positioned as it could be) and another […]