Lap Time Thread

[Bill Pemberton]

Nice lap and it was cool at Topeka this past weekend. There were quite a few Mustangs running over the weekend with NASA and you would have been doing quite well with the fast HPDE drivers. Consider signing up with them next year, you would have a riot.

 

[Duane Black]

I took 3 seconds off my previois best on VIR grand.

I participated in the Car and Driver Lightning Lap TT program, and won the LL1 street car category, which is just street cars that MSRP under $35k.

275/30R18 RE71r were up to the task... I even dropped 2 tires trying to milk a sub 3 minutes out of it... but I just couldnt do it.

3:00.791, official nasa time...
2013 V6 Mustang
275/30R18 tires, 18x10 wheels
Boss 302 suspension, 50 lbs reduces

 

[Apex3V]

Rockingham Speedway
1:07.390
NASA Spec Iron Racecar, stock sway bars, 100lbs ballast, cycled out toyo RR

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Duane, you always do so much with so little ----- little motor, little tires, little ole automatic!! Great run Mr. Black!

 

[Boone]

I took 3 seconds off my previois best on VIR grand.

I participated in the Car and Driver Lightning Lap TT program, and won the LL1 street car category, which is just street cars that MSRP under $35k.

275/30R18 RE71r were up to the task... I even dropped 2 tires trying to milk a sub 3 minutes out of it... but I just couldnt do it.

3:00.791, official nasa time...
2013 V6 Mustang
275/30R18 tires, 18x10 wheels
Boss 302 suspension, 50 lbs reduces

That's getting it done Duane!!! I'm hoping THSCC runs Grand at the end of February again. Would love to try that layout again.

 

[Egparson202]

That's getting it done Duane!!! I'm hoping THSCC runs Grand at the end of February again. Would love to try that layout again.

I’d be interested in a THSCC/VIR Grand course event as well. It’s been a minute since I’ve run that configuration.

 

[JP X]

Road Atlanta 10/23/2022
2017 GT, Ohlins coil-overs, Apex EC-7 wheels w/ BFG Rival 1.5S
1:41.51

 

[SMGDHG]

Sonoma Raceway: 1:52.7

2009 Bullitt:
290WHP
Rear Aero
295/30/18 Continental ECF (7 Events on Tires)

 

[Boone]

Carolina Motorsports Park
Boone--'05 GT, 5.3BBB w/ 2.6L Kenne Bell, H&R coilovers & stuff, Pirelli 295/680/19, --1:42.700

 

[Egparson202]

Carolina Motorsports Park
Boone--'05 GT, 5.3BBB w/ 2.6L Kenne Bell, H&R coilovers & stuff, Pirelli 295/680/19, --1:42.700

In the session where we connected, you were definitely quick. Quicker than I was. I think if your brakes had lasted you’d have been in the low 1:42’s or even better. Good run.

 

[Boone]

Thanks for the comment, and I hope we meet up again. You're spot on that I have some work to do on the brakes. I'm going to be as good as I can be on the 4P Brembo setup next year (rebuilt calipers, fresh pads and rotors), and then I'll determine if a move to 6P is warranted. Lots of work to do on the nut behind the wheel as well. I think the high 1:30s are possible with a more predictable brake pedal and some fresher tires.

 

[Egparson202]

Thanks for the comment, and I hope we meet up again. You're spot on that I have some work to do on the brakes. I'm going to be as good as I can be on the 4P Brembo setup next year (rebuilt calipers, fresh pads and rotors), and then I'll determine if a move to 6P is warranted. Lots of work to do on the nut behind the wheel as well. I think the high 1:30s are possible with a more predictable brake pedal and some fresher tires.

Brakes + tires + driver tuning = 1:39.nnn? I can see it.

 

[67GTA]

Streets of Willow (CCW): 1:23.316

2014 GT, Cortex/Penske coilovers, 305/30/19 Goodyear SuperCar 3R’s

 

[Ron McCall]

Here's my best lap from VIR yesterday. Not going to be getting any calls to drive a pro team any time soon but I did manage to go faster each session. The lap after this one , I was 1.83 seconds ahead of this one and missed a downshift going into Oak Tree and spun the car.
Oh well. I think the car will go 1:55 or better with some more time and a better performenmce from the driver. I'm giving up way too much time in some of these corners. Maybe next time.

Ron

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Love the video Ron, and brings back memories of my old Boss , Bob Woodhouse , running his red mist Pantera ( it was red and he succumbed to the mist occasionally , ha ) ! Talented driver and though he went on to race Vipers and even holds a track record of two today, he still has a soft spot for the Ford Pantera. Thanks for posting!!!

 

[JP X]

Here's my best lap from VIR yesterday. Not going to be getting any calls to drive a pro team any time soon but I did manage to go faster each session. The lap after this one , I was 1.83 seconds ahead of this one and missed a downshift going into Oak Tree and spun the car.
Oh well. I think the car will go 1:55 or better with some more time and a better performenmce from the driver. I'm giving up way too much time in some of these corners. Maybe next time.

Ron

What a treat to see someone drive their Pantera!

 

[Jet One]

New PB. VIR Full Course. 2:08.30
Goodyear F1 Supercar 3R, 305 30 19 square. Had a great time with SCMC/Track Club USA

 

[rhino5oh]

I was able to squeeze out a 2:09 at VIR full course
Stock GT350 save for some Apex wheels and Goodyear Supercar 3Rs.

 

[CodyAW21]

Here's my best lap from VIR yesterday. Not going to be getting any calls to drive a pro team any time soon but I did manage to go faster each session. The lap after this one , I was 1.83 seconds ahead of this one and missed a downshift going into Oak Tree and spun the car.
Oh well. I think the car will go 1:55 or better with some more time and a better performenmce from the driver. I'm giving up way too much time in some of these corners. Maybe next time.

Ron

I was there on Saturday and was drooling over your car all day. So so sick. Easily my favorite car to show up. Cool to see you here.

 

[ChipG]

A few new PB times to add here, including one new NASA TT3 track record!

For all runs:

2020 GT350, suspension work, 325/30/r19 Goodyear SC3s all around.

First, Barber back in July. Wasn't able to break into the 1:3x range as I wanted due to boiling the brake fluid (yike!) but managed a new PB 1:40.259

Then, NCM Motorsports Park in October. Knocked a second off of my PB, but still need to get comfortable pushing the car harder. Got crushed by Ryan, another member here, in a stock GT350 by several seconds - nice driving! 2:23.627

Finally, the most exciting one for me at my home track Nashville Superspeedway. I got a new PB by nearly 2 seconds and set a new NASA TT3 track record at 1:05.691 (the official transponder time - Track Addict shows 1:05.694).