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2012 WTAC
Eric Hsu posted on January 22, 2013 00:00
Story by Eric Hsu, Photos by Jeff Naeyaert and Josh Coote at MCA Suspension
The MCA S13 finished in 3rd place overall at the 2012 World Time Attack Challenge which is pretty amazing considering it's rear wheel drive. That's no simple feat in an event dominated by all wheel drive cars, big budgets, and world famous JDM tuners. What got the MCA S13 there was a great build by Murray and Josh Coote and their crew of friends with attention to detail exactly where it was needed. Of course great driving by ex-A1 GP Kiwi driving ace, Earl Bamber, doesn't hurt either. You've seen how crazy this thing looks and you've heard how fast it is. Now come and check out what's underneath the skin of the MCA S13 as I walk you through the car in detail. Best of all, IT DOESN'T HAVE AN LS ENGINE IN IT!
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Posted in: Magazine, Columns, Beyond the Dyno, Tech, Features, Motorsports, Nissan, 200SX, Race Cars, Races & Shows, Time Attack, Time Attack Cars, 2012 WTAC, 240SX
Eric Hsu posted on December 26, 2012 00:00
Text by Eric Hsu, MotoIQ Photos by Jeff Naeyaert, all other photos by NEMO Racing
Unless you've been living under a Time Attack rock, there's no doubt you've heard of the amazing NEMO Racing EVO. At the recent 2012 World Time Attack Challenge in Sydney, Australia, the NEMO EVO piloted by Aussie V8 Supercars driver Warren Luff, did it's best lap time of 1:25.020 which effectively destroyed the CyberEVO's record lap time of 1:28.851. That's 3.831 seconds faster than what was previously the fastest Time Attack car in the world. After the jump I break down exactly why this beautifully constructed EVO is the fastest Time Attack car in the world.
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Posted in: Magazine, Columns, Beyond the Dyno, Tech, Features, Feature Vehicles, Motorsports, Mitsubishi, EVO IX, Race Cars, Time Attack, Time Attack Cars, 2012 WTAC
Eric Hsu posted on December 03, 2012 05:14
by Eric Hsu
I realize it's been a long ass time since I've published an update, but they'll start rolling out again somewhat regularly after the new year. The car arrived safely back to Design Craft in September from the giant shipping mishap to China. Progress has been slow with Team American members busy with the remainder of the Formula D season, SEMA, the holidays, and new jobs (for several of us ex-Cosworth people). I never did completely finish the coverage on what happened up until we rolled into the shipping container so part 9 will continue directly from part 8.
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Posted in: Magazine, Columns, Beyond the Dyno, Tech, Project Cars, Features, Motorsports, Nissan, Engines & ECUs, Race Cars, Parts, XS Engineering BNR32 GT-R, Cosworth, KW Suspensions, Borg Warner, Vibrant Performance, Time Attack, Time Attack Cars, Skyline GT-R, 2012 WTAC, Project Nissan BNR32 Time Attack Skyline GT-R, ARK Design BNR32
Justin Banner posted on September 18, 2012 23:38
MotoIQ Radio: AEM's Paul St. Clair, Playboy MX-5 Cup Driver Beth Chryst, and Global Time Attack's John Naderi
By Justin Banner & Kerryann De La Cruz
AEM's Paul St. Clair will join us once again to give his background in Automotive Racing, AEM talk, and the future of AEM. Beth Chryst who races in the Playboy MX-5 Cup will come on after him to discuss the MX-5 Cup, a little about her career, and we'll get into a discussion about Mazda and its involvement in motorsports. Then, a man who needs no introduction, but I'll give him one anyway! From the Global Time Attack series, John "Nads" Naderi will join us to close out the show. We'll talk about the recent controversy on Nemo, the GTA season to this point, and what we can look towards for 2013 in GTA and Time Attack in general. We'll probably even discuss cutlery and the perfect steak knife to have in your kitchen!
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Posted in: Magazine, Tech, Features, The Industry, Motorsports, Mazda, Race Cars, Races & Shows, Parts, Miata, AEM Electronics, Time Attack, Time Attack Cars, 2012 WTAC
Eric Hsu posted on September 18, 2012 06:40
Story by Eric Hsu, MotoIQ photos by Jeff Naeyaert, other photos by NEMO Racing
In Part 1 we covered a little of the history behind Chris Eaton and the NEMO Racing EVO, some of the build process, and the car's exterior features including the balls out aero. This time in Part 2, we'll cover what's going on inside and some of the awesome details that makes this EVO the fastest Time Attack EVO in the world.
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Posted in: Magazine, Columns, Beyond the Dyno, Tech, Features, Feature Vehicles, Motorsports, Mitsubishi, EVO IX, EVO VIII, Race Cars, Races & Shows, Borg Warner, Time Attack, Time Attack Cars, 2012 WTAC
willscarcast posted on August 21, 2012 23:00
MotoIQ Radio: Joon Maeng, Nacho Speed Garage, World Time Attack Challenge and Your New Hosts
By Will Cannady
Guest packed show tonight! Joon Maeng will be giving us updates on his new FD build, Nacho Speed Garage drops the latest on their show and all things Honda/Acura, Greg Lysien and Chris Diggles from down under will give us the low down on the World Time Attack Challenge and we introduce your new hosts of MotoIQ Radio.
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Martin Gonzales posted on August 14, 2012 02:20
World Time Attack Challenge 2012 - Final Competition Day
By Martin Gonzales
The Australian teams kicked ass and took names on the first day of World Time Attack competition. Nemo racing oblitirated Cyber Evo's 2011 championship time and Tilton Racing was not far behind. Would anyone be able to catch Nemo Racing? Better yet, would Cyber Evo make it on track and defend it's title against the Aussie power houses?
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Martin Gonzales posted on August 11, 2012 10:00
World Time Attack Challenge 2012 - Competition Day 1
By Martin Gonzales
After one day of competition the 2012 World Time Attack Challenge is more than living up to all expectations. Yes it's unfortunate Team America ended up on the wrong continent, but that has not slowed the fierce competition and there is still plenty to talk about. Track records are continuously falling as teams in all classes have stepped their games up.
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Martin Gonzales posted on August 09, 2012 23:00
World Time Attack Challenge 2012 - Practice Day
By Martin Gonzales
We are coming to you LIVE from down-under once again this year to keep you updated on what has come to be one of the mosts anticipated motorsport events of the year - the World Time Attack Challenge! Team America's BNR32 may be on the wrong continent, but Emirates managed to get your small MotoIQ reporting staff to the right place.
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Eric Hsu posted on August 09, 2012 00:15
By Eric Hsu
The team and I have been waiting patiently for the past three weeks since we first received news of the mis-shipment of the ARK BNR32 Skyline GT-R to China. Yes, you read that right: China. Unfortunately last night, I finally received the final word this week there would be no way in hell the car would make it to Sydney in time. A letter from Ian Baker, CEO of Superlap Australia, after the jump.
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Posted in: Columns, Beyond the Dyno, Project Cars, Features, Events, The Industry, Motorsports, Race Cars, XS Engineering BNR32 GT-R, Time Attack, Time Attack Cars, 2012 WTAC, Project Nissan BNR32 Time Attack Skyline GT-R, ARK Design BNR32
 
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