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lmcgrew79 · 11-25-2014, 09:26 PM

Going for a last min. one day event on the VIR Grand Course Saturday, same as the lightning lap track. Couldn't wait till next spring to get this car on track so i'm super excited to see how it does. I was just there 2 weeks ago on the grand in my 2008 viper, and turned about a half second faster than the z28 car and driver time and a half second slower than the viper ta. Those guys with car and driver are really putting down some fast laps, 2:50 is not easy to get. One thing you have to deal with on a "trackday" is traffic, and not knowing when your gonna be able to get a clean lap.

Here is a comparison video i did, will def have plenty more when i get back.

Destructo09 · 11-25-2014, 09:37 PM

I take you your a member of the VIR Club then. Sounds like that will be a blast, my club runs HPDEs there and it's a huge amount of fun.

You're certainly right about the track day traffic, hopefully with the VIR club there's fewer cars out on track.

lmcgrew79 · 11-26-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo09

I take you your a member of the VIR Club then. Sounds like that will be a blast, my club runs HPDEs there and it's a huge amount of fun.

You're certainly right about the track day traffic, hopefully with the VIR club there's fewer cars out on track.

Not a member going as a guest of a member. Looks to be only 15 in our run group though. What club do you run with?

tw78911sc · 11-26-2014, 01:31 AM

Who can I call to see if I can squeeze in? Last time I went it was soaked, love to hit one more event before the spring. Sat shows cool but sunny.

lmcgrew79 · 11-26-2014, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tw78911sc

Who can I call to see if I can squeeze in? Last time I went it was soaked, love to hit one more event before the spring. Sat shows cool but sunny.

The registration is on motorsportreg.com. Not sure who to contact i just signed up and added the name of my buddy that is a member, thats what he told me to do. If you know someone thats a member, you may ask them if you can do that.

Z/28Dan · 11-27-2014, 09:09 AM

I was on the Grand Course for the first time on Nov 11 with TrackDaze. All I can say is, wow. That is a difficult course to get comfortable on. There are so many turns on the infield portion, it'll make your head spin! It was a blast and I can't wait to try it again next year.

I'm a huge fan of the long course at VIR. I've run it a couple of times and it reminds you over and over again why it is in the top 5 of road courses in the world.

What a great video. The Z/28 driver was on a nice line. Really good at keeping the revvs up in the downshifting as well. That's something I aim to improve on in 2015.

Have fun Saturday! I wish I could join you!

lmcgrew79 · 11-27-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

I was on the Grand Course for the first time on Nov 11 with TrackDaze. All I can say is, wow. That is a difficult course to get comfortable on. There are so many turns on the infield portion, it'll make your head spin! It was a blast and I can't wait to try it again next year.

I'm a huge fan of the long course at VIR. I've run it a couple of times and it reminds you over and over again why it is in the top 5 of road courses in the world.

What a great video. The Z/28 driver was on a nice line. Really good at keeping the revvs up in the downshifting as well. That's something I aim to improve on in 2015.

Have fun Saturday! I wish I could join you!

Yep its a great track, i was there November 10/11 with trackdaze as well in my viper. Between track time and my student i didnt have much free time to roam the paddock.

11-25-2014, 09:37 PM	#2
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I take you your a member of the VIR Club then. Sounds like that will be a blast, my club runs HPDEs there and it's a huge amount of fun. You're certainly right about the track day traffic, hopefully with the VIR club there's fewer cars out on track. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

11-27-2014, 09:09 AM	#6
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	I was on the Grand Course for the first time on Nov 11 with TrackDaze. All I can say is, wow. That is a difficult course to get comfortable on. There are so many turns on the infield portion, it'll make your head spin! It was a blast and I can't wait to try it again next year. I'm a huge fan of the long course at VIR. I've run it a couple of times and it reminds you over and over again why it is in the top 5 of road courses in the world. What a great video. The Z/28 driver was on a nice line. Really good at keeping the revvs up in the downshifting as well. That's something I aim to improve on in 2015. Have fun Saturday! I wish I could join you! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

11-26-2014, 01:31 AM	#4
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	Who can I call to see if I can squeeze in? Last time I went it was soaked, love to hit one more event before the spring. Sat shows cool but sunny.