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LRJet35 · 10-10-2013, 10:34 AM

A couple weekends ago I did a track day up at Watkins Glen in the 1LE. I got a GoPro set up to record the last couple runs, the video is a little shaky but I managed to get it oriented to get a descent view. I was taking it pretty easy all day since it was the first time on the track with this car, it def had a lot more left. I'm hoping to get it back up there in the spring and push it a little harder

Intermediate run group (HPDE 3) 3rd run of the day...

Watkins Glen Video

Mikamaro · 10-10-2013, 11:00 AM

I love that track! thanks for sharing.
Good video, it's not too shaky.

td195f · 10-10-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LRJet35

A couple weekends ago I did a track day up at Watkins Glen in the 1LE. I got a GoPro set up to record the last couple runs, the video is a little shaky but I managed to get it oriented to get a descent view. I was taking it pretty easy all day since it was the first time on the track with this car, it def had a lot more left. I'm hoping to get it back up there in the spring and push it a little harder

Intermediate run group (HPDE 3) 3rd run of the day...

Watkins Glen Video

What group were you there with? I've been twice with Trackmasters and I've been the only Camaro in a bunch of imports with a couple of Corvettes and Mustangs mixed in, next year looking to get there with some other groups?

willc1980 · 10-10-2013, 02:41 PM

what were u mounted to??

LRJet35 · 10-10-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by td195f

What group were you there with? I've been twice with Trackmasters and I've been the only Camaro in a bunch of imports with a couple of Corvettes and Mustangs mixed in, next year looking to get there with some other groups?

I was with NASA northeast. It's usually a good mix of cars, usually a good showing of corvettes with a few Camaros and mustangs in there. I think I was the only camaro there on my day though...

LRJet35 · 10-10-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by willc1980

what were u mounted to??

Was the suction cup GoPro mount with a couple extensions on it mounted to the quarter glass by the rear seats. The vibration was probably because the camera was extended so far out to clear the seat belt attachment and door frame.

PYROLYSIS · 10-10-2013, 10:22 PM

LRJet35 · 10-12-2013, 09:34 AM

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Thanks, I couldn't get the video to embed, I tried everything

Michael2000 · 10-12-2013, 08:52 PM

I noticed a lot of people have their windows open. Is that a requirement at the track?

Michael

Mikamaro · 10-13-2013, 07:34 AM

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I noticed a lot of people have their windows open. Is that a requirement at the track?

Michael

Yes. Safety.

LRJet35 · 10-13-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael2000

I noticed a lot of people have their windows open. Is that a requirement at the track?

Michael

Yep, track rule. As long as someone is in the seat, that window needs to be open. It's a safety consideration in the event of something ugly happening and you need to get out/get taken out quickly...

LRJet35 · 10-13-2013, 09:52 AM

Would be cool to get a group together to hit one of the track days up there together sometime. Would be sweet to have a group of 3 or 4 1LE's out on the track at once

td195f · 10-13-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LRJet35

Would be cool to get a group together to hit one of the track days up there together sometime. Would be sweet to have a group of 3 or 4 1LE's out on the track at once

I would be up for that. I'm tired of being the only Camaro out there when I go.
I could probably get a ZL1 and a 10 SS with Pedders suspension mods to go next season. They've been asking me about getting out to WGI for a track day.

flyinlow · 10-13-2013, 08:37 PM

I understand the reason for the windows being down, but I think there is also an argument for having them up. In case of a rollover it would prevent arms from hanging out the window.

10-10-2013, 10:34 AM	#1
LRJet35 Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 251	Track Day at Watkins Glen A couple weekends ago I did a track day up at Watkins Glen in the 1LE. I got a GoPro set up to record the last couple runs, the video is a little shaky but I managed to get it oriented to get a descent view. I was taking it pretty easy all day since it was the first time on the track with this car, it def had a lot more left. I'm hoping to get it back up there in the spring and push it a little harder Intermediate run group (HPDE 3) 3rd run of the day... Watkins Glen Video Last edited by LRJet35; 10-10-2013 at 10:59 AM.

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Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I love that track! thanks for sharing. Good video, it's not too shaky. __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

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willc1980 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyandotte, MI Posts: 157	what were u mounted to??

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Michael2000 Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 467	I noticed a lot of people have their windows open. Is that a requirement at the track? Michael

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LRJet35 Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 251	Would be cool to get a group together to hit one of the track days up there together sometime. Would be sweet to have a group of 3 or 4 1LE's out on the track at once

10-13-2013, 08:37 PM	#14
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	I understand the reason for the windows being down, but I think there is also an argument for having them up. In case of a rollover it would prevent arms from hanging out the window.