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toehead93 · 04-16-2013, 07:07 AM

Well, this SCCA PDX event last Saturday at Daytona was my first track day ever and it was a completely awesome experience. I went in having no idea what to expect as far as how capable my car or I was on the track. The day consisted of 4 20 minute sessions which followed several parade laps to familiarize ourselves with the track. My instructor drove the parade lap so I can learn the proper lines and as I saw from several youtube video as I watched beforehand the breaking zones were indicated as well as the apex and passing zones.

After the second session they signed me off for solo driving so the afternoon was very fun by myself. I was actually one of the fastest cars there, only a newer Porsche 911, modded Impreza, and RX7 were faster than me. It was a lot of fun passing the others, I thought at the beginning of the day that I would be doing point bys all day long, but even the handful of cars that matched me or slightly exceeded me in the corners I hauled in at the straights.

By the end of the second session I felt comfortable that I knew the limits of the car and now I can't stop thinking about the 1LE which I will be upgrading to once they are released with Recaros (I was flying all around at 85-90 mph slight turn with uneven pavement). Not to mention the additional handling capabilities. I plan on doing the next PDX in Sebring July 20th and my instructor wants me to make a trip to Roebling October 18, hopefully the 1LE is in my garage by October, we shall see. My wife and her cousin were jealous so I might have a few friends with me at Sebring.

04-16-2013, 07:07 AM	#1
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	My first PDX track day experience! Well, this SCCA PDX event last Saturday at Daytona was my first track day ever and it was a completely awesome experience. I went in having no idea what to expect as far as how capable my car or I was on the track. The day consisted of 4 20 minute sessions which followed several parade laps to familiarize ourselves with the track. My instructor drove the parade lap so I can learn the proper lines and as I saw from several youtube video as I watched beforehand the breaking zones were indicated as well as the apex and passing zones. After the second session they signed me off for solo driving so the afternoon was very fun by myself. I was actually one of the fastest cars there, only a newer Porsche 911, modded Impreza, and RX7 were faster than me. It was a lot of fun passing the others, I thought at the beginning of the day that I would be doing point bys all day long, but even the handful of cars that matched me or slightly exceeded me in the corners I hauled in at the straights. By the end of the second session I felt comfortable that I knew the limits of the car and now I can't stop thinking about the 1LE which I will be upgrading to once they are released with Recaros (I was flying all around at 85-90 mph slight turn with uneven pavement). Not to mention the additional handling capabilities. I plan on doing the next PDX in Sebring July 20th and my instructor wants me to make a trip to Roebling October 18, hopefully the 1LE is in my garage by October, we shall see. My wife and her cousin were jealous so I might have a few friends with me at Sebring. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.