OFFICIAL ROAD TRACK TIMES:

[kartracer]

Clocked a 1:55.2 during the SCCA practice day at Texas World Speedway running the 2.9 mile configuration.

[X25]

Second time at the Oregon Raceway park with my '14 1LE. Lap time was 1:57.25.

[MTCobra]

Originally Posted by kartracer

Clocked a 1:55.2 during the SCCA practice day at Texas World Speedway running the 2.9 mile configuration.

What were you driving?


2014 ZL1

[kartracer]

Driving a 2015 Z28

[Stephen12ZL1]

11/9/14- VIR Full Course-2:13.59 Toyo Proxes R888-dry 60 degrees

[MTCobra]

Originally Posted by kartracer

Driving a 2015 Z28

Damn...that's fast. What run group are you in and when are you going back? I could probably learn quite a bit.


2014 ZL1

[kartracer]

Thanks, I actually race a Spec Racer Ford with the SCCA. It's an open cockpit single seater but I got the Camaro to run during occasional track days as I only see my race car at the races, and that's only 6-7 weekends per year.

I did however get the pole and win the race in it this past Sat at TWS. I'd be happy to give you some pointers anytime, just email me at: garyg@fitcorpusa.com and I'll give you my cell.

[MTCobra]

Originally Posted by kartracer

Thanks, I actually race a Spec Racer Ford with the SCCA. It's an open cockpit single seater but I got the Camaro to run during occasional track days as I only see my race car at the races, and that's only 6-7 weekends per year.

I did however get the pole and win the race in it this past Sat at TWS. I'd be happy to give you some pointers anytime, just email me at: garyg@fitcorpusa.com and I'll give you my cell.

Thanks for the offer. I'll take you up on the assistance.


2014 ZL1

[Jenner]

My first time on a road course last Sunday.

11-09-14 Fontana roval my best was 2:12.74 on Goodyear Supercars g2 dry.

[Norm Peterson]

November 16, 2014, NJMP/Thunderbolt, Millville NJ / 1:38 / 2008 GT - Michelin Pilot Super Sports / Dry . . . air and track temps ~48°F, new pb.

Hookedup - seems I still need to find about 3 more seconds somewhere


Norm

[hookdup]

[QUOTE=Norm Peterson;8067294]November 16, 2014, NJMP/Thunderbolt, Millville NJ / 1:38 / 2008 GT - Michelin Pilot Super Sports / Dry . . . air and track temps ~48°F, new pb.

Hookedup - seems I still need to find about 3 more seconds somewhere

Norm,
after about 15-20+ mixed track days with both cars, I have retired the 1LE!!!!!!! ( Unless the T/A breaks again!!!!!)
Lots of new stuff in the T/A, (Trans/clutch/rearend/rotors/calipers/TIRES/and misc safety gear!

Either way..

I sincerely learned the capabilities of the 1LE, do I appreciate the safety of a fully caged "track only" car, YES...

I would have enjoyed bringing the 1LE to the next level,
but..
better focus was to "be safe, be happy driving at 7/10th's,
and bring home , in full running condition, what you started the event with!

This winter will suck,
looking forward to many more track days come spring...

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by hookdup

Norm,
after about 15-20+ mixed track days with both cars, I have retired the 1LE!!!!!!! ( Unless the T/A breaks again!!!!!)
Lots of new stuff in the T/A, (Trans/clutch/rearend/rotors/calipers/TIRES/and misc safety gear!

I'd like to see that T/A. I drove one at autocross once, about ten years ago when my own car broke. Seemed like an easy car to jump into and drive quickly.

I sincerely learned the capabilities of the 1LE, do I appreciate the safety of a fully caged "track only" car, YES...

You're echoing what Terry Fair of Vorshlag has just posted elsewhere. He had an 'off' at Road Atlanta earlier in the year resulting in injuries and has been re-thinking this sort of thing. This is a very experienced driver and fast car combination that's been setting lap records in whatever TT class it runs in over both of the past two seasons.

I would have enjoyed bringing the 1LE to the next level,
but..
better focus was to "be safe, be happy driving at 7/10th's,
and bring home , in full running condition, what you started the event with!

I'd have enjoyed trying to keep you in sight, still hope to even if it's the T/A I'm chasing (and reminding myself of the potential red mist in doing so).

7/10ths seems to be the point that Hooked On Driving has people shooting for, so that some margin remains for coping with the unexpected. I suspect that I step a little past 7/10the on occasion, though not so far that I get bit by it. Had to catch a little tail looseness exiting T1 in session 1 last week (following a fairly late off-line pass).

This winter will suck,
looking forward to many more track days come spring...

NJMP has scheduled a T-bolt track day for December 27th and as of right now there are 8 people registered (mostly for the 'hot laps instructed' group). I haven't committed to going (yet), but it isn't completely out of the question either. FWIW.


Norm

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I'd like to see that T/A. I drove one at autocross once, about ten years ago when my own car broke. Seemed like an easy car to jump into and drive quickly.



You're echoing what Terry Fair of Vorshlag has just posted elsewhere. He had an 'off' at Road Atlanta earlier in the year resulting in injuries and has been re-thinking this sort of thing. This is a very experienced driver and fast car combination that's been setting lap records in whatever TT class it runs in over both of the past two seasons.



I'd have enjoyed trying to keep you in sight, still hope to even if it's the T/A I'm chasing (and reminding myself of the potential red mist in doing so).

7/10ths seems to be the point that Hooked On Driving has people shooting for, so that some margin remains for coping with the unexpected. I suspect that I step a little past 7/10the on occasion, though not so far that I get bit by it. Had to catch a little tail looseness exiting T1 in session 1 last week (following a fairly late off-line pass).



NJMP has scheduled a T-bolt track day for December 27th and as of right now there are 8 people registered (mostly for the 'hot laps instructed' group). I haven't committed to going (yet), but it isn't completely out of the question either. FWIW.


Norm

Wow. I thought the season would've ended these sessions by now.

[Norm Peterson]

NJMP tried to get a couple of winter dates to work last year but the weather was completely uncooperative for one and the majority of the entrants guessed wrong for a reschedule date for the other. This is the track itself putting the events on, rather than NASA-NE, HOD, PCA, BMWCCA, etc.


Norm