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TJR172 · 01-19-2016, 12:39 AM

Was out at Fontana on Sunday. Still figuring out how to drive this thing, but managed a 1:46.752 That was position 5 out of hundreds of cars. My favorite part of the day was passing Viper ACR's, Porsche GT'2 and World challenge mustangs. Im not saying Im fast. This was only the 12th time I have ever been on a race track. Just saying we drive fast cars. Stop washing your cars and get to the track gents. These cars are amazing out there! [ATTACH] Name: T-Z.jpg
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Stephen12ZL1 · 01-19-2016, 05:51 AM

1:53 for the other Z/28. You are getting some great lap times! Definitely drive!

Z/28Dan · 01-19-2016, 07:41 AM

Definitely drive. I hate polishing and boring car shows. That's the main reason I got out of 1st gen Camaros.

My grandson can take my Z/28 to car shows in 30-40 years when gas is too expensive to drive it.

SlowMoe · 01-19-2016, 09:15 AM

I went to the track in Fontana on Saturday to see some a friend of mine, I had never been before and it really seemed like a cool experience. I was able to meet 2 other Z/28 owners who were enjoying their cars as well as lots of other people. Wish I could have gone Sunday as well it would have been nice to meet you. Your times are damn impressive by the way....you running the trofeos? Also what club was hosting the track day over the weekend? Heard of some guys spinning out and what not but I guess there were a couple accidents Saturday, I saw the aftermath of one and some guy's new Cayman GT4 had a very bad introduction a wall, entire drivers side was garbage....driver hung out must of the day after that and didnt seem to upset, I would have been devastated

backtotintops · 01-19-2016, 09:26 AM

just got back from 1400 miles to the midwest and back trying to avoid snow squalls...this car was very scary in light snow on the bridgestones.

ps...there is still race rubber under all this mess from the last track day...she's a dirty girl that likes to step out anytime anywhere.

Z/28Dan · 01-19-2016, 10:43 AM

^^^^

Wow.

Mikebrinda · 01-19-2016, 11:39 AM

What was Markone driving?

HuskerZ28 · 01-19-2016, 11:56 AM

Drive it! You can't take it with you.

chimazo · 01-19-2016, 05:18 PM

Shhhhhh!! My garage queen is sleeping!

Crushinator · 01-19-2016, 05:54 PM

ummm, so far it's been a garage queen. Not intentionally, I just haven't had time to drive it. Leaving for work at 545 am, getting home at 600 pm and on street parking at work means Mr. Z/28 stays home. If we had a freaking parking lot at work, I'd probably drive it 3 days per week..but I ain't about to let this car sit on the street all day. No way, no how. Sucks, because I want to drive it.

You guys that live close to tracks are very lucky!

Crushinator · 01-19-2016, 05:55 PM

Chimazo, where'd you get the Z/28 garage art? Is that a fathead?

chimazo · 01-19-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushinator

Chimazo, where'd you get the Z/28 garage art? Is that a fathead?

Indeed it is.

JUSTIFIED · 01-19-2016, 08:31 PM

Mine is a daily driver (2700 miles in 6 weeks) and I enjoy the hell out of it. Haven't been to the track. I can't fit in the car with a helmet. I do wash it myself after rainy weather (lots of that this time of year), but am not overly anal about keeping it spotless.

URBAN LEGEND · 01-19-2016, 09:43 PM

I do both and dd when it's his turn.

01-19-2016, 12:39 AM	#1
TJR172 Drives: 2015 Z/28 HPE650 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: LA Posts: 73	do you polish or drive? Was out at Fontana on Sunday. Still figuring out how to drive this thing, but managed a 1:46.752 That was position 5 out of hundreds of cars. My favorite part of the day was passing Viper ACR's, Porsche GT'2 and World challenge mustangs. Im not saying Im fast. This was only the 12th time I have ever been on a race track. Just saying we drive fast cars. Stop washing your cars and get to the track gents. These cars are amazing out there! [ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

01-19-2016, 05:51 AM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,814	1:53 for the other Z/28. You are getting some great lap times! Definitely drive! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-19-2016, 07:41 AM	#3
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Definitely drive. I hate polishing and boring car shows. That's the main reason I got out of 1st gen Camaros. My grandson can take my Z/28 to car shows in 30-40 years when gas is too expensive to drive it. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

01-19-2016, 09:26 AM	#5
backtotintops Drives: 14 Z/28 0# Join Date: May 2013 Location: NY Posts: 773	just got back from 1400 miles to the midwest and back trying to avoid snow squalls...this car was very scary in light snow on the bridgestones. ps...there is still race rubber under all this mess from the last track day...she's a dirty girl that likes to step out anytime anywhere. Attached Images __________________ "PTM11" Search & Destroy

01-19-2016, 10:43 AM	#6
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	^^^^ Wow. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

01-19-2016, 09:15 AM	#4
SlowMoe Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 129	I went to the track in Fontana on Saturday to see some a friend of mine, I had never been before and it really seemed like a cool experience. I was able to meet 2 other Z/28 owners who were enjoying their cars as well as lots of other people. Wish I could have gone Sunday as well it would have been nice to meet you. Your times are damn impressive by the way....you running the trofeos? Also what club was hosting the track day over the weekend? Heard of some guys spinning out and what not but I guess there were a couple accidents Saturday, I saw the aftermath of one and some guy's new Cayman GT4 had a very bad introduction a wall, entire drivers side was garbage....driver hung out must of the day after that and didnt seem to upset, I would have been devastated

01-19-2016, 11:39 AM	#7
Mikebrinda Drives: Ferrari F430 Spider F1 Azzurro Arge Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 858 View My Garage	What was Markone driving?

01-19-2016, 11:56 AM	#8
HuskerZ28 Drives: 2015 White Z/28 #633 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 75	Drive it! You can't take it with you.

01-19-2016, 05:18 PM	#9
chimazo Drives: 2016 Ram Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 243	Shhhhhh!! My garage queen is sleeping!

01-19-2016, 05:54 PM	#10
Crushinator Drives: '15 Z/28 #783 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: PA Posts: 456 View My Garage	ummm, so far it's been a garage queen. Not intentionally, I just haven't had time to drive it. Leaving for work at 545 am, getting home at 600 pm and on street parking at work means Mr. Z/28 stays home. If we had a freaking parking lot at work, I'd probably drive it 3 days per week..but I ain't about to let this car sit on the street all day. No way, no how. Sucks, because I want to drive it. You guys that live close to tracks are very lucky! __________________ 2015 Z/28 A/C and audio

01-19-2016, 05:55 PM	#11
Crushinator Drives: '15 Z/28 #783 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: PA Posts: 456 View My Garage	Chimazo, where'd you get the Z/28 garage art? Is that a fathead?

01-19-2016, 08:31 PM	#13
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	Mine is a daily driver (2700 miles in 6 weeks) and I enjoy the hell out of it. Haven't been to the track. I can't fit in the car with a helmet. I do wash it myself after rainy weather (lots of that this time of year), but am not overly anal about keeping it spotless.

01-19-2016, 09:43 PM	#14
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	I do both and dd when it's his turn. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid