MKII Supra SCCA Road Racing In-Car Video Footage

[WebbRacing.com]

I finally got around to uploading some of my old in-car racing videos, and among them are a few from the cockpit of my first road racing car - a 1984 Toyota Supra. The car competed in the SCCA's Improved Touring S category with me behind the wheel in 1992 and 1993. It took me to two championships in '92, with support from Toyo Tires, HKS, Technosquare (then America HMR), Toysport, Toyota Motorsports, St. Andre's, etc. My main competitors in this class were the Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z, 1st Gen Mazda RX-7 13B, 2nd Gen RX-7 and Porsche 944.

I thought some of you might enjoy seeing an MKII in action! Let me know what you think.

1st Lap Melee - SCCA ITS Toyota Supra @ Holtville - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsYGigg09R4

ITS Battle-Toyota Supra -vs- Datsun 240Z @ Willow Springs #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jPnsSF6zMc

ITS Battle-Toyota Supra -vs- Datsun 240Z @ Willow Springs #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy1Nv3OWOaA

SCCA ITS Toyota Supra (footage from behind) - Willow Springs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQYKqYMVJRs

[bgrieger]

Very cool. Thanks for the footage! I have seen very few who made a genuine effort and tracked their supras over the years. We have someone locally that has picked up an 82 (I believe) that was ITS prepared and run here, but that's the first I've seen of one heading around the circuit! I take it you've moved on from the supra since the vids were taken?

Bob

[WebbRacing.com]

Yeah, I sold the Supra in late '93 and bought an SCCA Spec Racer. I ran it for a year or two as a Renault and then converted it to a Ford. After that, I had a Spec Miata for a few seasons. Now I drive for an endurance team that runs a 1998 RX-7.

[Eye8Pussies]

that is some neat stuff

[Nick 95 6sp]

wow, very cool "old school" stuff that I've never seen. Thanks.

[raptorracing]

Scott;

those are the hottest MK2 Video's I've seen ever; thank you so much for sharing. What other information can you tell us about the car: mods; suspension etc. Do you have any other pictures; some high resolution shots would be absolutely amazing. What about the car? Where is it now; does it still compete at all or has she been retired.

Thanks again for sharing this piece of history with us

[WebbRacing.com]

Originally Posted by raptorracing

Scott;

those are the hottest MK2 Video's I've seen ever; thank you so much for sharing. What other information can you tell us about the car: mods; suspension etc. Do you have any other pictures; some high resolution shots would be absolutely amazing. What about the car? Where is it now; does it still compete at all or has she been retired.

Thanks again for sharing this piece of history with us

Thanks for the positive comments! I believe the car is still in Southern California, but it is no longer being raced. I'll contact the current owner and see if there is any more news.

When I owned the car, it was equipped as follows (that I can recall):

Autopower Roll Cage
TRD Springs, Shocks & Anti-roll Bars
TRD Limited Slip Differential
TRD Header
TRD Plug Wires
TRD Clutch
HKS Power Flow Air Filter
HKS Twin Power Ignition
HKS Spark Plugs
SuperTrapp Muffler
Technosquare/America HMR Built Engine
Momo Steering Wheel
??? Racing Seat
??? 15" Wheels
Toyo Proxes RA-1 Tires
??? Front Strut Tower Bar
??? Front Camber Plates

Here's a link to a couple of more photos:
http://www.webbracing.com/more_supra_pics.htm

I don't seem to have any high-res images - just some prints (it was '92 and '93 after all!).

[raptorracing]

That would be so awesome if you could find out if the car is still around. As Bob mentioned we have a local member of our club who 'inherited' such a vehicle and it's such a beautiful piece of history. It would be a shame if these cars were just lost and forgotten.

BTW...those pictures give me goosebumps!!

[shaeff]

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for posting those!

[Nick 95 6sp]

I hope you don't mind, I thought this was so cool and rare that I posted it at supraforums.com in the road race section. It was quite well received and appreciated. Thanks.

[WebbRacing.com]

Originally Posted by Nick 95 6sp

I hope you don't mind, I thought this was so cool and rare that I posted it at supraforums.com in the road race section. It was quite well received and appreciated. Thanks.

No problem at all - that's great! I should have thought of that myself. I'll have to check in over there too.

[WebbRacing.com]

I thought I'd upload one of the victories from '92 as well. In this one I had a quick fight with a 240Z at the beginning of the race, only to watch him drive straight off the track in Turn 2. I fell off the pavement in the same turn a few laps later when another competitor lost a radiator in front of me. So many cars left the track and spun it caused a full-course yellow. After the restart I had a bit of fun following a Mustang through lapped traffic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQYYtIelPDg

I also tried to post on SupraForums.com, but the administrator has turned off new registrations - so I can't.

[Nick 95 6sp]

Scott,
wow, you were boogying right along in that one. Was that an older Celica you passed near the end?

I know the registration at SF is on hold/limbo ...I have no idea on that stuff. But I'll post your update there since I'm sure there is always a lot of interest in these great historic pics/stories/achievements. Thanks.

PS: one of the mods at SF asked "What is his account name?" so he might be able to do the required magic. Let me know. I told him your s/n here.

[WebbRacing.com]

Just added the oval track race from Phoenix International Raceway. The trusty Supra was on pole and won the race.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVLadDlyC_M

[samarai912]

that looks fun! those are some level to level tracks. good stuff right there.

" Like a fat kid in a Candy store !!"

-samarai912