March 21, 2018. I’m fairly certain we can all agree that the Honda S2000 is an excellent car. In 1999, the S2000 was exactly what the automotive world was waiting for. The naturally aspirated 2.0L is a quick and high-revving little powerhouse at speed, and the car handles like an absolute dream. More importantly, when you start to push the S2000 beyond its limit it behaves predictably and reliably, making it a perfect base for a track car or backroads cruiser. The fact that used examples with 50,000 miles on the clock today can cost the same as an AP1 did straight from the dealership in 2000 is a bit insane, and proof in itself that Honda had something great in the S2000. The track tax is real, and everyone seems to want a proper analog-feel drivers car these days.
Head to any track event and you’ll spot at least a dozen S2Ks cruising around in various run groups. The FR layout makes it a perfect car to learn in, without relying on huge power to go fast, and it’s a great chassis for an experienced driver to push themselves in. It’s no surprise that you’d find a couple tucked in at Trackspec Autosports, a shop that specializes in track prep and maintenance....