Posts from ‘April, 2006’

A few weeks ago, we reported here about the upcoming “Wake the Dragon Run”, well, the event was, as always, a huge success. Here’s an account by Raul Alvarez, WTD coordinator:   Another Spring brings another Dragon event and this year’s Wake the Dragon was the 4th annual event for Honda S2000s. Folks from as [...]

Pahrump, Nevada: Here in the middle of nowhere, in a city where gambling and prostitution are legal, some members of S2ki found something even better to do, they hit the racetrack.   The newly expanded Spring Mountain Raceway just outside of Pahrump Nevada proved a formidable challenge. At 3.8 miles in length, the full road [...]

We recently asked S2000 owners about the various objects they’ve been pelted with while driving with the top down. The idea was inspired by the story of the flying burrito. Here it is in the words of the victim, Phil (Sideways):   I was sitting at the stoplight and all of a sudden WHAM. A [...]

Over the Easter holiday, a group of S2000 owners from the UK, Jersey, the USA, Sweden, and Luxembourg drove across Northern Europe to gather together with S2K’s from Germany, Italy and The Netherlands at the world famous Nurburgring in Germany. The event was organized by S2ki member Ben Hampton who did this write up of the [...]

It’s been three years since that first weekend at Willow Springs, and I’ve got my red wristband. Now that I’m a committed track junkie (or at least I should be committed) I’m reminded of an expression that sums up the overall experience:   “Auto Racing is a lot like standing in a wind tunnel tearing [...]

Yesterday was the intro.. today’s little tale is how a a nervous rookie survived his first weekend at the track.   I arrived at the Rosamond track early that Saturday morning. I had brought enough painters’ tape to cover the Queen Mary, and I wanted to make sure I had time to use it all [...]

We talk a lot about racing and tracking the S2000 at this site, and we know many of you are thinking that it looks fun, but that it’s probably beyond anything you’ll ever try in your S2k. Our hope with this little account is to take away any excuses/concerns that might be keeping you and [...]

Many of you are aware of the recent passing of S2ki site moderator Travis Hunt (dreamcation) and have responded with an international outpouring of truly kind words and very thoughtful donations for his widow and young children. The support has been wonderful and so very much appreciated. It is truly a tribute to the wonderful [...]

Yep that’s right… it’s time to take the S2000 out of the garage, put the top down, and head out on the highways for a spirited drive. Before you do, there’s a few things you’ll want to inspect/change. Our resident maintenance expert Dave (xviper) has written up a list of things for you to do [...]

The following article was written by an S2ki member back in 2001. While the S2000 has changed a bit since then, its essence and history remain the same. Many of us at S2ki thought this little homage was so well written that it deserved repeating here on the front page.   Enjoy…   Yes I [...]

The SCCA Honda Cup held its second race weekend of the year at Phoenix International Raceway last weekend. With only one S2000 entered to this event, (The semi-legendary Grey Ghost driven by owner Richard Laifatt (rlaifatt) the lone S2k) the field was wide open for the FWD cars to gain some momentum in the points [...]

May 25th, a truly international contingent of S2ki enthusiasts from throughout Europe will join together for a five day tour over some  thrilling roads and the most beautiful countryside France has to offer. Their five day, 1495 mile, itinerary starts and ends in the port city of Calais.   The event was inspired by an episode of [...]

Sunday night, April 2, 2006, the S2000 community lost one of its most beloved members. Travis Hunt (Dreamcation) flipped his S2k on the Pacific Coast Highway and tragically died from his injuries.   To say that many of us on S2ki are beyond distraught is a decided understatement. Travis wasn’t just loved here, he was [...]

In an effort to further illuminate our readers, we at S2ki wish to elaborate on why our car is better than everything on earth. We’re really really serious about this, and anyone who disagrees with anything we say is a big poopy-pants!   Sure… puppies are cute, but are they really as adorable as a [...]