Mazda MX5 184 on Track - Too Slow? Will it Slide? Cost of Track Brakes? 

I never thought I'd see a driving instructor getting in trouble for powersliding around a track 😂 I love these videos

Coolest driving instructor on the block, definitely stay tuned to this channel at least after I pass my test

I took my ND2 to a track for the first time 2 weeks ago, and it was awesome! Slower than other cars in the straights but faster in the corners, and lots, lots of fun. I love how well balanced the chassis is and how you can play with under and oversteer as you wish. Car was completely stock except for DS2500 brake pads, Cup 2 tyres, and alignment. Thank you for your great videos and for sharing your happy moments in a Miata!

Loving the track video's. Keep it up ❤

I loved this video Richard very well done around the track, i really want to do one one day, you've made me more and more keen with each video!

I wonder how many of your students do not realize that they are being taught by not just any instructor, but secretly the British Keiichi 'Drift King' Tsuchiya. 🤣I find it wonderful to see your driving technique and enthusiasm, and I am really glad I have come across your channel!

Very awesome with car videos. I’m learning a lot from you.

Man... Your place is on the track! I always enjoy watching you racing.

Great video. Totally understand the fun over fast point, too many people don't get the difference between a track day and a race day.

Just gotta say richard, Iv been learning through your videos on "assetto corsa" for a good year now with the added gear stick an clutch on my "logitech g29". I know its just a simulator but i was just fumbling over myself, and found myself just randomly hiting brake, accel and clutch or wrong gears, i've slowely built up some confidence i never knew i needed which in turn has just helped me slowely smooth out and improve my driving experience overall. Im 26 an iv always wanted too drive but had this fear of other drivers or being responsible for a life death situation. I can now happily say im booking myself into learn in march and i cant wait too just go through all your videos again, honestly thank you so much.

The engine note reminds me of the ford puma 1.7 vct. That car loved to rev

Love the track content, keep them coming! And it's safe to say Bedford is your favourite circuit then? Seen you on here a couple of times now. Any tips on how to keep the cost down for track days? (like special websites you use for example)

Great video

I haven’t used them in an MX5 but have really liked EBC Yellow pads in other cars I’ve used on track and fast road

I always used to enjoy my ND on track, especially Castle Combe. Looking forward to trying my GR86 there. Get a test drive in a GR86!

you can use the wet line "meaning avoiding the regular line" because all the rubber left off on the roadfrom tyres make it extra sliperry with water

I don’t think it is a slow car, It accelarates 0-100 in 6.5seconds, yes it is not a super sports but not slow either. And everyones knows that it even has not been designed for acceleration, rather than handling.

I know this isn't something you usually do, but if you get a chance to drive an NC I'd love to know how they compare. If the video did well, maybe you could look at the NA and NB too 🤔

I'm thinking of going on a track day to Bedford Autodrome in a few months, is a helmet required if you don't have a convertible? I don't have one at the moment and I can't find anything on their website about it. I also don't want to drive 50 miles only to find I can't go on track because I don't have one.

Hey going on my first track day in my mx5 next year when it warms up! Just wondering what the rules are around helmets - can you use a full face motorcycle helmet or does it need to meet certain standards? At Oulton Park if it matters.

Bedford 'drome is super greasy in the wet!

hey Richard, In your track videos i see that you quite often break with your left foot, what is the reason behind it? i assume for being able to press the gas quickly after

I have an E36 bmw it’s my summer only road car but I’ve owned it for years and in that time I’ve got it dialled in perfectly and I no what it will and Well not do But it’s not fast (at best 220 bhp) and I’ve just given up with track days now I can hold my own with much faster cars on track that are just not driven as well as they could be so it’s so frustrating to be held up in the corners and just get left behind as soon as it straightens up to then be held up again two corners later so I’m lapping quicker overall but just getting held up where I can go faster End result is i just can’t be bothered anymore I can break the rules by out braking them or cutting them up but it’s just a waste of time because they just come past me in the next straight or I get black flagged

Do you fit and change the brake pads/discs yourself and if you don't, how much do you roughly spend getting them changed and back again?

I’m so torn. Wanna get a 30th anniversary RF next year but don’t want to get rid of my MRS… and if I spend that new car money on my mk3 for tuning and intake/exhaust upgrade etc, it will surely faster than a ND2, but then I need to stick with near zero trunk space…😅

Do you normally turn off traction control on track day?

Hey! I'm wondering how i can contact you?

Got my driving test on the 13th, I really hope I pass want to get on the roaddddd

Are tracks that let you drift rare?

Not sure in what universe this would be considered affordable but, everything is relative I suppose.

Why don't they let you drift?