Took my GT350R out to Laguna Seca [vid]

[gmookher]

any logic in running a square tire size setup on a R so I can run R7 hoosiers?
Wish we had more track day tire options: trofeo, dsrm, 888 etc

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[sk8erord]

Thanks for posting that! Nice driving!

 

[tyshenry]

Wheres the heel-toe blips? ;)

 

[Nylesw]

What a treat. Thank you for sharing.

 

[65sohc]

Depends on the group. NCRC is relatively inexpensive, Hooked On Driving costs more, but also provides more extras. I really like both groups. I've also run with Speed Ventures, but that was quite a while ago so I am not as familiar with how they run things now.

NCRC = $200
HOD = $360

That's for a single day, usually consisting of five 20-minute sessions.

-T

I thought it might have been Speed Ventures since I received an email recently saying they had a day scheduled at Laguna Seca but only about 20 cars were signed up so they needed more drivers.

 

[MaverickGT]

Enjoyed the video Nice driving. Car is smooth, especially through the corkscrew.

Laguna Seca is definitely on my to-do list in my GT. Had the opportunity 35 years ago to run it with a superbike school at a total beginner. Keith Code lapped me twice in 10 laps. Ya I know I was slow.

 

[treynor]

Wheres the heel-toe blips? ;)

You mean like the ones at 1:19, 2:29, 3:18 etc.?

The 3-2 shift entering T11 gave me trouble until the later sessions of the day.

 

[Tomster]

You mean like the ones at 1:19, 2:29, 3:18 etc.?

The 3-2 shift entering T11 gave me trouble until the later sessions of the day.

I have a hard time believing that. (and that was a compliment). Your pass on the back stretch at Tooele was impressive.

Again, thanks for sharing the experience.

 

[raiderjatt02]

Damn, this actually makes me feel like I can go to LS in the Shelby and still have fun! I was afraid of the sound restrictions but you only had to lift up during a small part of it and were full on the rest of the track. Awesome video! Thank you for re-igniting one of my bucket list items.

 

[2morrow]

Amazing vid, thanks for sharing! Both my son and I loved it.

I loved that the Porsche wanted to get some too.

 

[treynor]

Damn, this actually makes me feel like I can go to LS in the Shelby and still have fun! I was afraid of the sound restrictions but you only had to lift up during a small part of it and were full on the rest of the track. Awesome video! Thank you for re-igniting one of my bucket list items.

Yup. Put the car in track mode, switch the exhaust back to quiet, and neutral throttle in 4th exiting turn 5. I clocked the laptime delta at 3 seconds when reviewing my Boss 302S vs GT350R footage, so you can adjust your laptime post-facto.

 

[TheDeadCow]

Excellent video and smooth driving!! Thanks for posting.

So how much damage is the splitter taking at the bottom of the corkscrew?

 

[treynor]

Excellent video and smooth driving!! Thanks for posting.

So how much damage is the splitter taking at the bottom of the corkscrew?

Minimal. It has visible marks, but not as bad as I've gotten just driving around town. I don't think I could wear it out in a week of driving at Laguna.

 

[mustangfanatic]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. Loved the Porsche trying (and failing) to keep up

 

[uglygun]

Another forum I am on has a rule...

You mention a wife you have to post pictures of the wife...

As for the car collection, lucky guy. As for the wife doing track days with you, even luckier guy. As for wife getting to drive the Ferrari, lucky gal.

You sir have a pretty awesome recreational life.

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