[1]The invention and adaptation of the internet has connected humanity in ways never before imagined. This has led to the rise of online gaming, eBay-style auction websites, and of course, lots and lots of porn. But there are a lot of interesting websites on the internet that don’t feature naked ladies…like Kickstarter, a sort-of grassroots fundraising solution for some really cool (and weird) projects.
Jalopnik [2] came across this particular project, a Chevy V8-powered Miata owned by the famed Flyin’ Miata [3] team. They need to raise money to get their V8 Miata to Newfoundland in time for the Targa Newfoundland race, and so they have turned to Kickstarter [4].
In case you are unfamiliar with Kickstarter, the premise is simple; you have to convince people to pledge money to your particular cause or project, but there’s a catch. You have to set a goal, and if you don’t meet that goal, then you don’t get a single dime. But if you do, you get all your money and then some. As for Flyin’ Miata, they are a well-known aftermarket tuner of Miatas, offering everything from V8 swaps to turbo kits. Sure, it may not be a muscle car…but with the right V8 under the hood, those little corner carvers can fly down the track. Hence, the name. The Flyin’ Miata has an estimated 400 rear-wheel horsepower in a car that weighs only around a ton. That should be some serious fun.
For the Flyin’ Miata team, this will be their last trip to the Targa Newfoundland, and they aim to win. Their 5.3 liter V8-powered Miata is light, fast, and powerful, and its owners are no strangers to racing. As of this writing the Fylin’ Miata has another 25 days and $1,700 to go to meet their $5,000 goal. Got a few bucks bangin’ around in your PayPal account? Why not hit up their Kickstarter page [5]and flip them a few dollars to help get them to their goal.