Orlando Convention Center
Submitted to the Test of Public Scrutiny
Text and photos by Chris Myer
We were honored by the many visitors and kind words showered upon the EPMiata.Com race car. For those who many not be aware, the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, is just what the name implies. Folks at this show know racing, and they know race cars. Of course, not everyone who goes to PRI is interested in production-style road race cars, but of those who were few walked past the car without stopping, admiring the finish work, and sharing their encouragement.
The EPMiata.Com race car was set up in the booth of long-time supporter FJO Racing Electronics. As many know, we run the FJO 341B2 in the car and couldn't be happier with the performance it provides. Both Wayne and Chris attended all three days and answered technical questions about FJO Racing Products. Corbeau was kind enough to ship over some seats for the booth so that we could occasionally "take a load off". What a welcome relief.
While it would be impossible to mention everyone who visited the booth, a few are especially noteworthy (in random order):
- Jesse Prather, Prather Racing, 2007 FP / 2008 EP National Champion (Miata)
- Marc Cefalo, Planet Miata
- Paul Spruell, Spruell Motorsport, EP Alfa
- Bob Scheid, Fidanza, Vice President
- Gary Adams, Fuel Safe Racing Cells
- Chris Jewel, Competition Clutch, President
- Bill Cardell, Flyin' Miata, President
- Mike Van Steenburg, ISC Racing Services, Owner
- Alan Davis, Eagle Specialty Products, Inc.
- Jim Henderson, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Director of Sales and Marketing
Advanced Racing Products (ARP) visited the site with their camera and filmed a short feature of the car. They interviewed Wayne who discussed why we use ARP bolts on every part of the car. That video was aired in the ARP booth at PRI. We hope to link to that video as soon as it is published on the ARP website.