Hi everyone,
I'm a (board) member of the Flanders MX-5 Club in Belgium. I registered myself on this forum because I'm going to drive the NC500 next year with a friend. I know you've all been driving these roads way before they put a nametag on it. I'm looking for tips, do's & don'ts, and perhaps even meet some of the local MX-5 guys on the way.
First, I'm aware the NC500 (and the whole of Scotland for that matter) isn't a known for its excellent weather conditions. Yet I would like to maximize my chances. It look like the months of May and June have the most sun (and less rain) statistically. I know this doens't mean a thing, but I would like to have the odds on my side. I also think this time of year, the NC500 wouldn't be too crowed (yet). What do you guys think? Is this a good period to drive the NC500?
Secondly, for those of you who already drove (parts of) the NC500 in an MX-5: how was it? Are the roads in good condition? Should I expect a lot of potholes? If campers can do it, I assume Bealach na Ba isn't a problem for these tiny cars? Anything else I should be aware of?
With kind regards,
Steven Spits
Flanders MX-5 Club