Learning Why Miata is Always the Answer at Autocross

John was kind enough to offer me a chance to autocross his Miata, and of course I said yes. The car was a blast to drive on the roads, so it could only be more fun in an empty parking lot. He was a great instructor through the whole thing, showing me there's no reason to feel intimidated. You only learn by doing, so if you have the chance, autocross your car to learn what it can do.
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“Altek” intro animation and video thumbnail by Gary Doodles.
“Altek” intro music by Tommy Sica
Thanks to John for letting me beat the crap out of his Miata
Equipment Used:
Video - Nikon D5600\GoPro 3+ and 8
Audio - Zoom H4N Pro
Video Editing Software - Adobe Premiere CC
Who am I?
I’ve been an IT guy for the last 15 years with a serious passion for tech and all things automotive. From motherboards to combustion engines, I find happiness in anything that powers on or throws you back in your seat with the fierceness of a Greek god.

[@JV-Projects]

That red mustang mid video... doing mustang things, hahaha. Nice Video! This truly shows the experience of someone's first autocross event. Introducing car people to autoX is a great experience for all involved.

[@angelocafaro6867]

LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, STRAIGHT, RIGHT !! LOL - such control! Awesome job.

[@Altek1]

Hah ANGIE BABY! Always hitting me up in the comments section and always appreciated. John was a damn good instructor. He gave me the itch to get my cars out there, and I'm gonna do it. Let's see what I can break this time 😁

[@jerradcampbell74]

Please keep up with this awesome content. You are going to be the next KZbin Automotive Superstar I know it.

[@Altek1]

Thanks so much! Fingers crossed, I hope you're right buddy.

[@jerradcampbell74]

@@Altek1 I have an 06 Acura RL with SH-AWD that I'm thinking of autocrossing next year and would love for you to review this car. If you're interested please contact me and check out my son's videos. :))

[@johntwyghyde9712]

By the way, figured out that check engine light. The O2 was fine, where it was placed wasn't. Gotta put it after the catalytic in order to have it recognize the catalytic converter is installed. (derp...)

[@whiterex06]

I miss autox, I've was running subaru's for the longest time and I am about to stuff my 6'6 frame into a miata! It will work!

[@Altek1]

This is one of my less watched videos so thanks for checking it out! The owner is picking up a fresh new Miata soon, hoping to take a swing at it in that but I say put the top down, look over the windshield and enjoy bro! Haha.

[@origtwyg]

btw, this dude still owes me lunch!

[@g65_]

Your videos have been plaayed over 650k times, you probably don't do this for a living (more like fun), but a little more consistency with the uploads might get you more subscribers and some buck. Keep it up!

[@Altek1]

I'm happy with the overall views I've had on my channel, but when you consider the fact that only about 8300 people subscribed, those figures seem less impressive. I do this just for fun, but boy would I love it to be a full time thing, fingers crossed for the future. I'd like to be more consistent with uploads but the types of videos I put together make that tricky. Open to ideas if you got any!

[@g65_]

@@Altek1 well I'd suggest having a separate social media account for the channel. I'm sure that would drive some traffic to your KZbin channel and would create a stronger bond between subscriber/creator. That way, even if you don't upload content that often to KZbin, at least people get to know what you're up to. Plus, if you have a social media account, say Instagram for example, you could upload quick short 15-30 seconds of old videos that can drive traffic to youtube generating potential new subscribers.

[@g65_]

and I say separate because I know you have your personal Instagram account, I do follow you there. But it's a combination of personal and youtube, which to the eyes of the subscriber may be a bit confusing. BTW, 650k views is a lot for a 8k+ channel, most channels with that amount of subscribers don't even equal their 8000 subscribers in views. Your content is A+, I think, in my humble opinion, that you just need to promote your channel a little more, reach more audience.

[@basithph8958]

Miata is always the answer

[@Altek1]

Especially when it comes to autocross

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

Only for shorter folks. I love the cars but they’re too small for 6’4” @ 240lbs

[@Altek1]

This is true. As Chuk demonstrated in the video, steering isn't possible if you're a larger human, but it does look hilarious.

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

@@Altek1 a friend has a turbocharged 1st gen Miata that is scary fast! When I squeeze myself into it it’s a intense thrill ride. But one 50sec ride is enough to cause me to walk hunched over for a week. But damn it’s worth it

[@jleadbetter29]

Is that techno viking?

[@FitLabb]

What’s a Maita?

[@Altek1]

Hah, I just fixed it bro!

[@FitLabb]

Btw, I agree that Miatas are some of the best track cars to learn on and to use in general. I’ve driven one up at Lime Rock Park on the main track and on the auto cross and they are amazing “momentum cars” to learn how to properly handle the track.

[@rahmansetiawan6052]

when i read autocross i thought you gonna jump it 3 meters high in motocross track 😑

[@Altek1]

Haha, that would be an epic way to destroy the chassis of a Miata. Sorry to disappoint sir.

[@Yelzabub]

Is that a girl car? I can fit it in the back of my pickup truck hurdurhurhurdurhurdurrrrrr🤤

[@Altek1]

The stigma about the car is real. If you knock it, you probably haven't driven it, but yes, it can mostly fit in the back of a moderately sized pickup truck 😁

[@johntwyghyde9712]

Dude, I considerably save on trailer registration, insurance and costs by folding it into my purse and putting it in a 3/4 bed of a pickup. I have lots of pics of this (pre lowered and post). It's a full defensive driving experience in this car since large SUVs and trucks literally cannot see me.

[@Yelzabub]

@@johntwyghyde9712 o yeah? When I drunk drive in my Miata & cops pull me over I just boof it & say 'just going for a walk ociffer' 😎