MSCW/MADS SPRING DRIVER’S SCHOOL AT VIR, May 20-21, 2000

		BRMC Members lined up with their cars in the North Paddock of Virginia International Raceway for the Spring MADS event (Left-to-Right): Joe and Elizabeth Barnette (’95 ), Connie Shealor (’95 M), President Roger Huffman (‘91B – Nice Shine!), and John Kuykendall (’95 R, I’m behind the camera). Also attending, but not shown, were Gordon Miller (’99 Sport) and Tom Oddo (’95 M).
		Another shot showing Joel, Elizabeth and Connie (and Roger with his head in the trunk). John Kuykendall’s Red R-package with hardtop and tire trailer, ready to attack the track and autocross pad. Some other attending Miatae in the background. The MADS event put on by the Mazda Sportscar Club of Washington, included a car show, autocross, on-track driver’s education, technical sessions and door prize giveaways. Several Mazda and Miata vendors were present to sell their goodies.
		A long shot showing the very nice and large North Course Paddock area, and some other MADS particants. The MSCW event attracted many RX7’s and Miata from all over the east coast, as the West Penn RX7 club banner indicates. The red barn-like structure in the background is the Starter’s tower and Administration Building located along the front straightaway.
		An in-car shot during the "Parade Laps" held at lunch, following an RX7 Twin-Turbo into the braking zone before Turn #1, at the end of the long main straight. I’m just about to pass him under hard braking (yeah, right!).
		Artistic mirror shot of Roger Huffman (with Glenn Thompson, BRRSCCA Regional Exec. riding shotgun) following me too closely (objects in mirror are closer than they appear!) during the parade laps. I understand that Roger was trying to pass me on the inside using a "creative" line, but I shut the door on him!
		Coming into the sharp, uphill Turn #11 (or was it #10?), which leads into the esses at the top of the hill. Still trying to pass that RX7! I’ll get him on the straight (yeah, sure!). Seriously, the RX7 TT’s were awesome, but the Miata’s were surprisingly capable of keeping up in the twisty sections!
		MSCW arranged for a group photo session on course, at the end of our parade laps. Shown is Connie Shealor in her ’95 M. Nice Sunburst Yellow Miata, too! Look for the group picture on the MSCW site (http://www.mscw.com), when they get around to putting it up.
		Another view of the group shot underway. Note all of the RX7 TT’s with their hoods up. Those bad boys run very hot at the track. Miata’s always seem to run cool – score one for the Miata’s!
		Yet another shot of the photo session festivities. William Kuykendall is in the middle of the shoot, trying to hide his identity (white t-shirt, khaki shorts – we know who you are!). The group included a nice mix of tricked-out Miata and RX7’s of all vintages.
		A track map of the new VIR North Course. MSCW plans to run the entire 3+ mile course (North and South combined) at their fall MADS event September 2-3, 2000. Be there, or be, uh, slow!