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  Sept. 13, 2011 10:00 p.m. TurboDogsDad New Reader

  In case anybody has wondered why Keith hasn't been posting to this forum lately, he's up running the Targa Newfoundland. Keith and Janel are leading the Open class after two days and Brandon and Zach are in a three way tie for first in GT class. Keith is keeping the fm site updated, as well as Flyin' Miata at Targa Newfoundland on FB. Brandon's navigator Zach is a writer for Autoblog, so updates there most days, too.

  Bill

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  Sept. 13, 2011 10:19 p.m. Javelin SuperDork

  I've been following them on the Targa site and Autoblog, way cool! I'm wearing my sponsor shirt all week

  Michael Pinto - 73 AMC Javelin 360 / GoKart / 86 944 Sport / 01 Grand Prix GT / 06 Mazda5 M5

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  Sept. 13, 2011 10:48 p.m. TurboDogsDad New Reader

  In reply to Javelin: we appreciate the support, we couldn't have made it there without support from you guys.

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  Sept. 14, 2011 12:25 a.m. Jim Pettengill HalfDork

  Go Keith, go Brandon!!

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  Sept. 14, 2011 8:35 a.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork

  I have been wearing my Targa T alot this week also, even at the NASA run offs last weekend. Keep up the good work.

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  Sept. 14, 2011 9:30 a.m. nderwater Dork

  I love the autoblog updates - with any luck, you guys will see an uptick in business after this adventure.

  Auto photo blog: http://motomania.tumblr.com

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  Sept. 14, 2011 9:30 p.m. TurboDogsDad New Reader

  After three days, Keith/Janel lead Open by 21 seconds, Brandon/Zach still in three way tie for first in GT.

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  Sept. 14, 2011 9:35 p.m. mndsm SuperDork

  Hooray! Go miatas!

  Go fast or go broke.

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  Sept. 14, 2011 10:45 p.m. nderwater Dork

  Killer news! What happened to the exotics?

  Auto photo blog: http://motomania.tumblr.com

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  Sept. 14, 2011 11:13 p.m. ckosacranoid Dork

  someone got links? and good luck guys and keep it safe.

  Otuka Racing and Photography- need photos, just ask!

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  Sept. 15, 2011 10:18 a.m. Javelin SuperDork

  ckosacranoid wrote: someone got links? and good luck guys and keep it safe.

  http://www.targanewfoundland.com/results/

  Michael Pinto - 73 AMC Javelin 360 / GoKart / 86 944 Sport / 01 Grand Prix GT / 06 Mazda5 M5

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  Sept. 15, 2011 4:40 p.m. skrzastek Reader

  A couple pictures from today.....

  #1

  #2

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  Sept. 15, 2011 4:50 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork

  skrzastek wrote: A couple pictures from today..... #1 #2

  Makes Keith's signature seem VERY appropriate.

  Just one zuccinni as i get there property Vibram all 5 ring finger shoes and boots anticipating everyone uncover.

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  Sept. 15, 2011 5:24 p.m. pigeon Dork

  Uh oh, I see a DNF on the last stage today - what happened?

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  Sept. 15, 2011 5:37 p.m. f86sabjf Reader

  pigeon wrote: Uh oh, I see a DNF on the last stage today - what happened?

  thats what has me skeered ??????

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  Sept. 15, 2011 7:09 p.m. f86sabjf Reader

  I found this i hope everyones ok

  http://vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=16922

  this was posted on FM's facebook

  Some bad news today. On the ninth and last stage of the day,, while leading the Open class, the main injection relay failed in Keith's car, causing a DNF. Brandon, Zach and almost everybody else in GT took penalties today, leaving only one car with no penalties. Brandon and Zach are now in fifth, 14 seconds off first place. Still in the hunt for sure!

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  Sept. 15, 2011 7:55 p.m. mndsm SuperDork

  Uh oh.... that's no good. Good on ya for what you've been able to do so far though.

  Go fast or go broke.

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  Sept. 15, 2011 7:58 p.m. kevlarcorolla Reader

  Man what a heatbreaker,congrats for doing so well as that is one tough event.

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  Sept. 15, 2011 8:56 p.m. HiTempguy Dork

  The nice thing is that afaik, Keith will be able to continue if they can fix it. At least they then can get the experience without the pressure.

  Hopefully they return next year....

  Rallying; It's like skydiving, except you have to dodge trees on your way down!

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  Sept. 16, 2011 3:59 a.m. Keith SuperDork

  I could have fixed the car right there on the side of the road if I'd diagnosed it in time - I even had a spare with me. Argh.

  But it's just one stage, and we'll be back in the running today. It's not the worst thing that could have happened, it was a simple failure of a stock Miata part, not a big off. We were leading when it failed, and according to my math we're still in 3rd.

  Here are my updates: http://targamiata.com/diary.php?start=933

  Square left in 50 caution ocean!

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  Sept. 16, 2011 6:49 a.m. DeadSkunk Dork

  Hurricane Maria is bearing down on Newfoundland. It might make the driving entertaining.

  '99 Miata,'03 CooperS,'91 GTI 16V, '96 Astro (deceased),06 Scion Xb

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  Sept. 16, 2011 9:53 a.m. TurboDogsDad New Reader

  Keith's most recent updates here: diary work your way backwards. Gordon Sleigh (official event photog) caught a highly modified Enzo taking a swim: Oops Start at picture five for the Ferrari. As you will see in Keith's journal, the main injection relay failed in the last stage yesterday, causing a DNF while leading the class. Brandon and Zach are currently fifth. Fingers crossed!

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  Sept. 19, 2011 8:41 a.m. Ian F SuperDork

  nderwater wrote: Killer news! What happened to the exotics?

  They've apparently taken up swimming:

  http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/ferrari-enzo-edo-competition-crash-newfoundland-t...

  Oops.

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  Sept. 19, 2011 9:07 a.m. Javelin SuperDork

  3rd for Keith and 5th for the GT crew! Congrats FM!!

  Michael Pinto - 73 AMC Javelin 360 / GoKart / 86 944 Sport / 01 Grand Prix GT / 06 Mazda5 M5

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  Sept. 19, 2011 9:34 a.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork

  Great news, good job Keith.

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