What's a good lap time for an FD at Laguna Seca?
02-03-05, 02:28 PM
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Very nice times, but those "less than fast" cars are what it is all about. For clear flying laps, you really need to look at time trialers, not wheel to wheel events. If you are looking for times to compare to look at the S2000s at LS for Speed Ventures. Those guys(DRtone, and David Kennedy are in the 1:42-1:43 range. John Dearing is fastest in his Viper at 1:38. That car runs DOT-R compounds, and probably has a similar power to weight ratio, same with the S2000s. Granted these guys are the cream of the crop as far as open track events go, but even they are not that fastest open trackers to run there. Anyone know offhand what the fastest OTC guys ran last year? Regards, and see you at the track, Carl Byck
02-03-05, 02:32 PM
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I always thought it was Castroneves in an Indy car that has the record at 57.xx?
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02-03-05, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
Wow... a 1:43 with street tires... that FD must have had a lot of power!
I was at the all Mazda Track day that Brian Goodwin was at. I used to buy Miata parts from him. I guess he must have had a hot lap timer or something since no timing was set up at that event. He could also probably get a better lap time with less traffic... there were a lot of less than fast Miata drivers there holding up traffic.
I was at the all Mazda Track day that Brian Goodwin was at. I used to buy Miata parts from him. I guess he must have had a hot lap timer or something since no timing was set up at that event. He could also probably get a better lap time with less traffic... there were a lot of less than fast Miata drivers there holding up traffic.
John, I met you at the AMTD. I do remember you running strong. And yes unfortunately there were a few in the advanced groups that shouldn't have been there. I'd really love to put on another WWW event.
Ted, I thought that you were at both WWW events? How time flies eh?
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02-03-05, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl Byck
Very nice times, but those "less than fast" cars are what it is all about. For clear flying laps, you really need to look at time trialers, not wheel to wheel events. If you are looking for times to compare to look at the S2000s at LS for Speed Ventures. Those guys(DRtone, and David Kennedy are in the 1:42-1:43 range. John Dearing is fastest in his Viper at 1:38. That car runs DOT-R compounds, and probably has a similar power to weight ratio, same with the S2000s. Granted these guys are the cream of the crop as far as open track events go, but even they are not that fastest open trackers to run there. Anyone know offhand what the fastest OTC guys ran last year? Regards, and see you at the track, Carl Byck
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02-03-05, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
Interesting. My last track day there was a 1:47 so I guess that's pretty good for a mostly stock FD!
Laguna Seca is a beautiful track! It's fairly straightforward to drive... pretty much just follow the line in most parts... but I really enjoy it. You all need to make the drive out to it!
Laguna Seca is a beautiful track! It's fairly straightforward to drive... pretty much just follow the line in most parts... but I really enjoy it. You all need to make the drive out to it!
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Originally Posted by RX-Heven
What ever happened to thw winter wankel wonderland events? I always loved how it just rolled off the tounge.
I'd really like to do another. I have recently hooked-up with Mazda and did the All Mazda Track Day which was pretty cool. I'm hoping to get another date this year at Laguna for part 2.
In the mean time, look soon for details on the latest event I'm involved with, MazFest 2005, a track festival at Buttonwillow on May 7th this year. Should be fun. I'll let you all know as soon as I have the details up. Track spots will be limited, so you are going to have to act fast when announced.
Cheers,
-Bern
02-03-05, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bern
John, I met you at the AMTD. I do remember you running strong. And yes unfortunately there were a few in the advanced groups that shouldn't have been there. I'd really love to put on another WWW event.
Ted, I thought that you were at both WWW events? How time flies eh?
-Bern
Ted, I thought that you were at both WWW events? How time flies eh?
-Bern
I probably shouldn't have been in the advanced group either... but it was the only group still open when I registered.
I really enjoy the All Mazda Track Day and the price was great. Thanks for organizing it! It sold out fast! My pic in my avator is from that track day.
The car was acting kinda squirley at the event and I found out later that it was because the left rear sway bar endlink had become totally detached. Oops!
Please keep me posted about the Buttonwillow or any future Laguna Seca AMTD events so I can be sure to sign up before they sell out!
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
What car were you driving? I'm horrible with names but I'm sure I'll remember your face.
I probably shouldn't have been in the advanced group either... but it was the only group still open when I registered.
I really enjoy the All Mazda Track Day and the price was great. Thanks for organizing it! It sold out fast! My pic in my avator is from that track day.
The car was acting kinda squirley at the event and I found out later that it was because the left rear sway bar endlink had become totally detached. Oops!
Please keep me posted about the Buttonwillow or any future Laguna Seca AMTD events so I can be sure to sign up before they sell out!
I probably shouldn't have been in the advanced group either... but it was the only group still open when I registered.
I really enjoy the All Mazda Track Day and the price was great. Thanks for organizing it! It sold out fast! My pic in my avator is from that track day.
The car was acting kinda squirley at the event and I found out later that it was because the left rear sway bar endlink had become totally detached. Oops!
Please keep me posted about the Buttonwillow or any future Laguna Seca AMTD events so I can be sure to sign up before they sell out!
-Bern
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just trolling and saw this thread.....
i couldn't remember the context that the 1:45 lap time came from. i seem to recall having done better than that at some point but just couldn't remember.....so i dug up some of my old setup notes on the old yellow beast and found that about a month before damian bought the car i was messing with camber settings/tire temps and getting some one-on-one coaching from a friend of mine..... we recorded a single 1:43.9, several 1:44's and a lot of 1:45's. (was using a hot lap timer back then, with the fancy pencil and paper downloading system
when i originally put the car up for sale, i was still in the 1:45's. goes to show what some good instruction can do......still the most important part of car prep!!
regardless, if you're doing 1:47's, you're doing great!!! congrats!!!
fabian
i couldn't remember the context that the 1:45 lap time came from. i seem to recall having done better than that at some point but just couldn't remember.....so i dug up some of my old setup notes on the old yellow beast and found that about a month before damian bought the car i was messing with camber settings/tire temps and getting some one-on-one coaching from a friend of mine..... we recorded a single 1:43.9, several 1:44's and a lot of 1:45's. (was using a hot lap timer back then, with the fancy pencil and paper downloading system
when i originally put the car up for sale, i was still in the 1:45's. goes to show what some good instruction can do......still the most important part of car prep!!
regardless, if you're doing 1:47's, you're doing great!!! congrats!!!
fabian
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