ZR1 Track Session with Driver's Edge (www.thedriversedge.net), bone stock down to PS2 tires besides Motul brake fluid. Check out a crazy slide at 10:45. I couldn't figure out how I lost control there until I looked at the track surface. It appears to be a trail of oil splatter right where my right tires drove over. Not good. Luckily, car was undamaged.
2007 E63 AMG - Mercedes Club / Audi Club Track Day - Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX
First time tracking the E63.
Track comms were down and didn't know the other E63 had spun until I came up on him...Will do this again.
Gopro mounted near fog light, with external mic pointed at Exhaust.
Thanks to tbal and ssonss1 for placement tips, I think I still have some work to do. Turn up the bass.
Z06 C6 Corvette Pfadt GMPP Featherlight DA vs Stock suspension Nurburgring Nordschleife test
Cars:
Identical Z06 C6 Corvettes without power, weight, aero and with similar brake mods.
Suspension:
Car #1 - Stock Z06 2006 specs leaf springs suspension
Car #2 - Pfadt Featherlight GMPP dual adjustable suspension (http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/28_40/products_id/236) in Nurburgring setup with 1300 lbs (228 N) springs front and rear. According to vendor this setup was tested and proven on Nurburgring, works properly and have correct specs and valving. Suspension was then properly adjusted and settings used in video shows lowest lap time available for it.
Both cars have same poly bushings and alignment kits installed. Wheel alignment was checked and matched also on both cars. Stock suspension is worn, Pfadt is new.
Tires:
Car #1 - Michelin Pilot Sport 2, Max Performance type, 50% wear (fastest car on video with stock suspension)
Car #2 - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, Track & Competition DOT type, 10% wear (the car with Pfadt GMPP)
Both cars have same tire sizes, 295x35R18 front \ 345x30R19 rear and wheels.Tire pressures were adjusted to tire specific optimal hot temperatures.
Procedure:
Cars were tested by same driver with more than 1000 laps Nurburgring experience. In sequence, in one hour gap during closed session with same temp and weather. Best lap times shown.
Corvette ZR1 vs Patriots L39 Jet - epic feature
The complete epic 4-part ZR1 Vette vs L39 Jet race feature including: Teaser, Intro, Race-1, and Race-2.
The race was held at Castle Airport (formerly the Castle Air Force Base) in Atwater, CA near Merced in the heart of the California Central Valley. The race itself happened in July 2010 with the intro shot at the Byron Airport in the south delta region of the of the California Bay Area.
http://www.da-lesautobody.com - The feature segment was sponsored by Da-Les Auto Body in Sunnyvale, CA, owned by Vette driver Dave Ressa.
http://www.PatriotsJetTeam.com - The Patriots Jet Team is the only civilian full aerobatic jet demonstration team in the U.S. Randy Howell, owner of the Patriots Jet Team, is veteran professional airshow piloting the Jet.
http://www.TopFlight.TV - Vette vs. Jet was produced by TopFlight.TV in our ongoing vision to produce and deliver exciting aviation video features.
7/30/11 The Drivers Edge, MSR Cresson, S2000 Spin in Big Bend
Slowly but surely gaining ground on the S2000 when in Big Bend he lifts and the rear frees up. Based on his rotation I was expecting him to come across the track but I saw him look at me then lock the brakes so I had a pretty good idea at that point it was safe to go outside.
July 30 & 31 2011, The Drivers Edge, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson Texas, 1.7mi track Counter-Clockwise. 4th weekend at the track, 2nd weekend in Blue Run Group, 1st weekend on full suspension mods & new brakes. Daily Driver 2002 Z28 Black #39. Bolt-on engine mods (338rwhp), subframe connectors, UMI lower a-arms, Strano springs, Koni yellow shocks, UMI rear-lower control arms, UMI torque arm w/tranny mount relocation kit, Fays2 Watts link, Strano sway bars front & rear, C6 Corvette brake upgrade, StopTech 2-piece AeroRotors, Hawk pads HP+ front/HPS rear, 18x9.5 SSR GT-10 wheels, 275/35R18 Nitto NT555s.
Aprilia RSV4 at Motorsports Ranch Cresson, Texas
AF1 Racing competes in the CMRA Superstock A race on the 1.7 mile course. A less than ideal suspension/tire setup prevented the bike from being competitive but this video shows its potential once the kinks are worked out.
Corvette ZR1 Track Day Grandsport Oct30 '11
Highlights of trackday At Grandsport Speedway Houston. Beautiful october day, lots of nice cars, some spinouts. Sorry for the wind noise. Any advice on how to handle this on a GoPro Hero HD welcome. (used the non waterproof cover with the LCD attachment. Roof Mount. Best time 1:07.56 Clockwise with horseshoe. 3rd gear only....
3/25/12 The Drivers Edge, MSR Cresson 3.1, Blue, Last Session, Z28 & Corvettes
March 25 2012, The Drivers Edge, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson Texas, 3.1mi track Counter-Clockwise. 5th weekend at the track but 1st time running the big 3.1mi track, Soloed every session Sunday in Blue Run Group. Didn't plan on it but was sent out directly behind 2 Vettes. Turns out I was able to tag along, and had fun doing it!
Daily Driver 2002 Camaro Z28, Black, #39. Bolt-on engine mods (338rwhp), subframe connectors, UMI lower a-arms, Strano springs, Koni yellow shocks, UMI rear-lower control arms, UMI torque arm w/tranny mount relocation kit, Fays2 Watts link, Strano sway bars front & rear, C6 Corvette brake upgrade, StopTech 2-piece AeroRotors, Hawk pads HP+ front/HPS rear, 18x10 Fikse wheels, 285/35R18 Nitto NT05s.
MSR Cresson 3.1 2:26.73 Quick Lap
My quickest timed lap (2:26.73s) at MSR Cresson 3.1 CCW Drivers Edge HPDE. Four of us went out together. Me in GTR with my brother (also GTR owner) as passenger, friend in another GTR, instructor in Porsche GT3, and friend in Porsche 996TT - a we went after it. Great fun! Two of the quickest straights had water running across them, which made it extra exciting on slicks!
