The RX8 sustained some minor damage after going off at T4. It also lost some time after a close encounter with a certain bright yellow Kodak DP car. There were a few other problems, but the biggest killer was a failed oil pump shaft which cost several hours to repair. All in all, it was a successful first outing. Look to see the 08 back on the track at Homestead next month.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by with words of confidence and support.

Jim

 

The Story

http://www.speedarena.com/news/publi...cle_5602.shtml

 

mmm carbon fiiiibre!

 

Any update on this car? I looked a few weeks ago and didn't it racing grand am...

 

any updates or new pictures on this or any other GT team using RX-8?

 

When I saw them last, the 08 Goldin Bro's team was planning the Homestead test days in December. They have had the car on track several times since Daytona working on set-up, engine management, and testing for reliability.

Write MazdaComp. Tell them how much we would all love to see a full on "supported" effort.

 

^^good idea! ^^

 

hey guys im new 2 this site but i helped build tht car and was the for the 24 @ daytona...and also when the oil pump failed.....i was reading on here tht some ppl were disapointed about the lack of performance the car has......but wht most ppl dont know is the the motor tht was in the car for the 24 had over 100hours on the motor....so there fore lack of power....as far as where the car is at now....the motors are being rebuilt and couple of little things tryin 2 get finished up....thts all it is now a bunch of liitle stuff.....we will be goin to moroso sometime in decmeber for testing....if anyone would like to know anymore info please feel free to ask thanks....
Rene

 

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/roadracing/20824/

 

At least point to a Rotary-centric website: http://rotarynews.com/node/view/729

 

THANKS DAN, next year racing season is goin to be great for rotary fans specially daytona.

THANKS MAZDA and everyone involve.

 

That rx8 must sound great with its 20b 3rotor engine

 

For everyones information the Goldin 8 and the new Mazdaspeed/Speedsource 8 are two different things.