Track: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Car:2014 Subaru BRZ Limited
Mods: WORKS Stage 1 Turbo Kit, OEM FR-S Springs, WRX "Crash Bolts", Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Matte Black 17x8 +42, Michelin Primacy HP tires.
Notes: The downside of the tire swap was the 5-year-old nearly bald rear tires which severely compromised rear grip. Had to be very delicate with throttle inputs as any little bit could put the car into a slide. It’s fun, but not very fast or safe.

Video:
[ame]http://youtu.be/9hwclNPK9Jc[/ame]

Track: Road Atlanta

Car:2013 Subaru BRZ

Mods: Listed in the OP

Full 25 minute session. Fastest of the weekend. I burned through 8 gallons of E85 in this session!

[ame]http://youtu.be/UP-osQvKzMY[/ame]




Edited down my fastest 1:46.7 lap featuring a fun battle with a 968.

[ame]http://youtu.be/AyJNDQXdnR0[/ame]



5 passes in 4 minutes. In order: 964, 968, C5 Vette, Cayman R, early 911

[ame]http://youtu.be/esE7NqB69Gk[/ame]

Track: Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT
Car: BRZ
Mods: NA, RCE yellows, Eibach sways, alignment goodies, track pads and fluid, Maxis RC1s, FT 86 Speed Factory Race Splitter, Driveway Labs Diffuser

Notes: See my YouTube channel for multiple track videos

Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyw...c_aYQ1sAVjY-pQ

Track: INDE Motorsports Ranch Willcox, AZ
Car: Scion FR-S
Mods: 17X9 Enkei RPF1, Hoosier 225/45/17 A6, RCE Tarmac 2, A/C Delete, K&N Filter, ACT Lightweight Flywheel and Racing Clutch, KartBoy Short Shifter, Upgraded Bushings throughout, Hawk DTC 70 Brake pads, Stop Tech rotors, stock calipers, SS Brake Lines, C/F Driveshaft, 100% Strock Exhaust, Perrin Oil Cooler, Dual catch cans, Race Tech drivers seat, lightened interior, Optima Yellow Top in trunk, N/A E85 Tune by Ecutek/Delicious Tuning, Raceeng camber plates, Front & Rear support braces, and I am sure some other things I have forgotten.
Notes: 2014 NASA Arizona TTD Championship Winner!

Video:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_he66LkF3A"]Scion FRS at INDE Motorsports Ranch on October 12th, 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

Video:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw2rGpElCEA"]Scion FRS at INDE Motorsports Ranch - YouTube[/ame]

Track: NJMP Thunderbolt

Car: 2014 Scion FR-S Manual

Mods:
- Ferodo DS2500 front and rear brake pads,
- Michelin Pilot SuperSports (actually not so good for the track as they don't last long - especially the front ones due to a very soft sidewall),
- Brake fluid

Notes:
Group 3 with NASA on October 24, 2014. Final session of the day. Some traffic in the beginning of the session. Best time 1:41.99 in lap 10.

Feedback welcome!

Video:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyHGTrg3CpA"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyHGTrg3CpA[/ame]

Watch this pro's video starting with the last two laps at 25:27, and notice where he places the car when other cars are not interfering with his line: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCdR8xD6B8w"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCdR8xD6B8w[/ame].

That's the line around that race track. IIRC, he hits the T1 apex curb on one lap, and it upsets the car to no useful purpose. That curb is to be avoided unless you're in a race and you need it while defending.

Notice especially that he doesn't track all the way out after T4 apex, nor track all the way right prior to T5 turn-in; this is so that he's set up to use as much curb as possible in T5, enabling him to come out of T5 harder because he's placing his right-side tires down where the most camber is available.

Also, notice his braking prior to turn-in to T9. At 26:28 and again at 27:57, he's all the way to the right at the curb that's between T8 and T9, and then he straightens out so that he's straight-line braking. This allows him to carry his speed further, brake in a straight line, which gives him better control and asks much less of his left front tire (because he's not braking and turning right at the same time), and makes it much easier to make any minor adjustments at turn-in. It also makes it easier to move the car towards the right-side T9 apex curbing prior to moving over to the T10 curbing at its beginning.

The reason to get way down on the curb in T10 is the same as it is in T5: that's where the camber is for your loaded tires; in both cases, you put your unloaded tires way up on the curbing (or even further inside on the dirt if you want), and that will enable the loaded tires to use the most camber the turn has to offer. It's also what will make you fastest going through and coming out of those corners. You do the same thing in T2 - not for the camber (there isn't any), but because it's the fastest route between T1 and T2 track-outs. Anywhere on that track that you see red dirt on the inside of the apex curbing is where the fast drivers are placing their inside tires.

This short clip by the same driver explains the rationale for the straight-line braking sequence prior to T9:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGCVV9ZxTs"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGCVV9ZxTs[/ame]


This one will explain why you're using as much T1 track-out curbing as possible:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgIM6r7NpqE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgIM6r7NpqE[/ame]


Notice how much more curb he's using in some spots; for example, the T2 apex and track-out, and the T12 track-out onto the main straight.

The turn numbers are the ones on this map which are not enclosed by red squares:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...4.jpg~original

Yes, I have yet to figure out T9 and T10. Could probably shave off another 2-3 seconds by doing it the right way and setting it properly for T11-12 and the main straight.

:thanks:

I was there as well that weekend in the Red FR-S in TTD. Along with what @dradernh said about the line and using the curbs, I would pushing harder in some of the corners, especially in 3 and 12 (the fastest corners on the track). Below should be a graph of my GPS speed from the one session I did on street tires (235/40R17 ZII's):

http://i.imgur.com/MytFn7b.png

This lap ended up being a 1:37.7, and I was still taking it relatively easy for most of the course as I was still adjusting to the vast difference in grip between my Hoosier's and the Dunlops. Pretty sure that I could be in the 1:36's on the street tires if I were to work on it.

Anyways, you should be able to see from my data that I have about 5mph on you in turn 3 (93 vs 88) and again 5-8mph through turn 12. For turn 12 you should be able to go flat out through the turn. Don't be afraid to take some extra curbing on the inside to give you more room to track out in both turns.

The other thing I would recommend is to not shift into 3rd so much. I would stay in 4th through turn 1 and 2, and only downshift into 4th for turn 4 and then downshift into 3rd for turn 5.

Unfortunately, my GoPro's battery died when I went out for my session on street tires, but here's a video of my best lap on the Hoosier's. I think my line is pretty good, but I'm still fairly new to the track as it was only my second time there. I was also over driving the car (typically carrying too much speed into the turn) a bit in some of the turns, which I need to work on. The idea of going slower to go faster has been a tough one for my simple brain to get around. Plus, managing oversteer in all the turns is fun! I was experimenting with trying to stay flat in 4th gear over turn 2 with the Hoosier's, but can't quite do it and was getting a lot of oversteer and dropped 2 wheels off a few times, which ended up freaking out the ABS system a few times, turning it off which was not cool.

[ame]http://youtu.be/cPJOTbInzb4[/ame]

Track: Barber Motorsports Park

Car: 2013 Subaru BRZ

Mods:
- JDL UEL Headers
- JDL Overpipe
- OpenFlash Tablet Stage 2 (off the shelf map)
- KW V3 Coilovers
- BFG Rivals 245/40/17
- Raybestos ST43 Pads (do not recommend on street tires)
- StopTech BBK kit (front only)
- Motul RBF600 Fluid

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxcsMTHMDNM"]Barber Motorsports Park - Rezoom - Subaru BRZ - 11/1/2014 - YouTube[/ame]

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Pretty cool video, thank you! Any suspension or performance mods on the car? If you can you share the data in any standard format, i would love to overlay and compare it to mine.

Also worth a separate discussion re Pilot SuperSports vs ZII's. After driving a few track days on Pilot SuperSports I can say though the grip is decent, and I really like how the car slides very predictably, these are NOT good track tires. Side wall is too soft so gets ruined pretty quickly on the front. Any feedback on ZII's?

ZII's have been great for me, very communicative and predictable at the limit. Supposedly the Star Spec version is even better and I am planning on getting a set of those when my current ones are worn out. Mine have held up pretty good and haven't had any issues with the fronts wearing out too fast, I just make sure to rotate them to the rear after each event.

As for the data, I'll send you a PM to figure out what sort of format would work for you.

Track: NJMP Lighting
Car: Scion FRS
Mods: RCE Yellows, 17x8 wheels, 245 ZIIs, K&N drop in, Berk Muffler delete, stock brakes


Notes: First time ever on a track by myself, critique away. Not sure if I should've downshifted to third on the first turn.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQuRLAo-Qbw"]FR-S at NJMP Lighting with EMRA - YouTube[/ame]

Track: Knockhill
Car: GT86
Mods: kw clubsports, whiteline bump steer correction kit, ap formula bbk, ds2500 pads, 17x9 rota titan, 235/45R17 nankang ns2r
Notes: TC etc off, but still have a light flashing occasionally- must pedal dance next time out

[ame]http://youtu.be/cku_sLfUO8w[/ame]

As Above, just a longer video
[ame]http://youtu.be/hOOopZc3cDU[/ame]

Track: Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch 2.8 mile Hunter course w/ bowl
Car: BRZ
Mods: 245/40 R-S3s, 17x9 Titans, HC+800, G-four fluid, OFT e85, RCE Yellows, Porsche 993 ducts, 22mm fsb.
Notes/Comments: Novice group as this is only my 2nd track event. Mobius dash cam w/ HLT overly.

Video: [ame]http://youtu.be/Zw9E9GSPTRo[/ame]

Track: Atlanta Motorsports Park


Car: FRS


Mods: JDL EL header, HRI Tune, HC+800 pads, G-four fluid, Redline Performance oil


Notes/Comments: Novice group as this is only my 1st track event. I got to run 7 sessions over the course of the day and I'd have to say consistency was my biggest challenge at the end of the day. The videos below are of my afternoon sessions.


Videos: [ame]http://youtu.be/3ySRdxTgyJA[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/WZbgAOhAot0[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/N8Do5IiieBE[/ame]

Any input of what I can strive for next time? @CSG Mike @King Tut @ATL BRZ

BRZ @ Sebring
 

Track: Sebring International - Full Course (12/13/14)
Car: BRZ (N/A)
Mods: 235/40 R17 Direzza II's, Swift Springs/Stock Dampers, Cobalt XR2's with RBF600, Nameless Exhaust System.

Notes/Comments: 3rd HPDE attended
Video: [ame]http://youtu.be/LlfDRv20pJs[/ame]


Got a few clean laps. Lap 5 according to Larry's Lap Timer was the fastest.
It looks as though the speed has a bit of a delay, tired to sync them as best as possible, but looks like a 1/2 sec. delay for the speed and g-force gauge...

T1, T13, T16 & T17 I think are areas that I can improve on.
T1(still a bit timid about T1 & T17)

Track - High Plains Raceway HPR

Car-BRZ

Mods- Feals coilovers, ZII tires on 17x9 RPF1, muffler delete

[ame]http://youtu.be/oiWFlvFjhIE[/ame]

Track: Memphis International Raceway
Car: FR-S
Mods: K&N Drop-in Air Filter
Notes/Comments: My 1st weekend with a full Time Trial license.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_fQd4AsNg"]2014 NASA-MS MIR Dec Time Trial - Fastest Lap - YouTube[/ame]

Le Circuit Mont Tremblant in Quebec Canada
 

TRACK: Le Circuit Mont Tremblant Quebec Canada
Car: FRS
Mods: All Stock with HP + and brake fluid
Havin some fun at Tremblant

Video 1: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENS08cLunOQ"]Tremblant 3 - YouTube[/ame]
Video 2: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyT2KYtW3XM"]Tremblant 2 - YouTube[/ame]
Video 3: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iByGDQmOyEM"]Tremblant - YouTube[/ame]

Video 1 has some fun and I find another stock FRS to play with
Video 2 Has some nice chases and I switch with new FRS buddy at 4:20
Video 3 1 clean lap at Tremblant

Watkins Glen Stock FRS Fun
 

Watkins Glen International
Stock 2013 FRS HP+ pads and fluid
Don't need to warm up street tires :)

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ROPnGXUGc"]Watkins Glen stock frs - YouTube[/ame]

:w00t: Hi Alex--I have to say, the closest I've gotten to Mont Tremblant is on racing sims or TV. But I've always loved this track and hope to drive it one day. It has such a wonderful flow. And goodness, that triple, down hill right hander just looks so dangerous. Fast and scary. What group did you run with?

I'm also running HP+ and fluid but I also have an exhaust and header. And you were about a second faster than me at Watkins. But it was my first time there. :cheers:

Well if you can get to the glen you can get to Tremblant :) I'm not sure what group I was in, I instruct and get out when I can. Hot lap, at the Glen, with this setup and a 5 day old car was 2.26.44 with harry's lap timer.

I'm still figuring out the lap timer and camera functions and I'm pretty sure I have more footage from last year somewhere... I'll post what I have in the FRS. If you want to see other cars and tracks, I have a bunch of my race footage.

BTW I'll post the schedule of events I run around here and I have room, a lift and accommodations for anybody willing to make the trip.

Alex

A 2.26? Whoa. OK, then you're more than 1 second quicker. That's about 5-6 full seconds faster. And were you on the stock Michelin tires or upgraded street rubber? I feel almost ashamed. But if you're an instructor I don't feel So bad as I'm still very inexperienced.

I would love to drive both Mont Tremblant and Mosport one day, although I'm not sure I'd be able to do it this year. But yes, by all means, let us know the MT schedules. Perhaps I can work something out.

Yup Stock primacy HP, they were almost 2 seconds faster new than after 14 track days though. I've got over a 100 days there and been doing it for 16 years, you'll get there. Even though my best friend is always usually faster than me in any car I consider it a decent time to shoot for.

I'll also be in your neighborhood this year with SCDA which is a great club to run with. Check out the site www.SCDA1.com

Back at Watkins you mean? I ran Lime Rock with SCDA last year and will probably go with them for Watkins in July. Hope to see you up there.

Track: Heartland Park, Topeka, KS
Date: October 15th, 2014
Car: 2013 FR-S
Best lap: 1:58.31
Mods: KW V3s, Strano Front Sway Bar, SPC Rear LCAs, 245/40R17 BFG Rivals, 17x9 Enkei RPF1s, Stoptech OEM Size Slotted Rotors, Stoptech Street Peformance Brake Pads, Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, Perrin Brake Master Cylinder Brace, Injen Intake, Nameless Peformance Longtube Header, Motiv overpipe, Motiv Catpipe, GReddy CS GTS Ver. 2 Catback, Perrin Underdrive pullies, ECUtek FT86Speedfactory Tune
Notes/Comments: Spent some time chasing around a Ferrari F430. Don't know the driver, so I'm unsure of how hard he was pushing. I've spent a fair amount of time at this track as it's the closest to home. Lap timer failed in the afternoon, but the best timed lap I got of the day was a 1:58.3.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTImpJguWSE"]2014-10-15 - Scion FR-S chases Ferrari F430 around Heartland Park - YouTube[/ame]

(Here is another video of Heartland Park from October 9th, 2013)

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye74r6UwIu0"]2013-10-09 - Scion FR-S - Heartland Park Touring Club Track Day - Last Intermediate Session - YouTube[/ame]


Track: High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO
Date: September 26th, 2014
Notes: This was my first time @ High Plains, but man, what a track. It was an absolute blast here and they had open passing, which was pretty interesting. No point bys, no passing zones, just pass wherever. Still hesitated on occasion as I didn't know any of the drivers (as evident in the second video when I'm stuck behind the 911). Great track!
Best Lap: 2:14.01

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfJzZhcdzlw"]2014-09-26 - Scion FR-S - High Plains Raceway - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-0wP6G2KoA"]2014-09-26 - Scion FR-S - High Plains Raceway 2 - YouTube[/ame]


Track: Mid America Motorplex, Pacific Junction, IA
Date: September 20th, 2013
Mods (at the time): KW V3s, Strano front sway bar, SPC rear LCAs, Braille Battery, Stoptech slotted rotors, Stoptech street performance pads, SS Brake Lines, Motul 600, 17x9 Enkei RPF1s, 245/40R17 BFG Rivals, Injen Intake, Crawford Performance Axleback

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnkNPASQfpU"]2013-09-20 - Scion FR-S - Mid America Motorplex - Afternoon Session - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIbDduZLEuo"]2013-09-20 - Scion FR-S - Mid America Motorplex Fast Fridays - In Car View - YouTube[/ame]

Track: Sebring Int'l Raceway
Car: 2013 BRZ
Mods: RCE T2s, TF Brake Cooling kit, Cobalt XR2 pads, 215 Nitto NT-01 (on cords!) on 17x7 Motegi MR125, RevWorks UEL header, DC catless front pipe, OEM mid-pipe, Nameless muffled track pipe, customized OpenFlash tune by Doug @ DBW Motorsports in Atlanta.

Lap time: 2:35.98 (via AIM Solo II)

[ame]http://youtu.be/z5ScFqY8JTQ[/ame]

@Dave-ROR how 'bout an update to the initial post? ;)

Track: Road Atlanta
Car: FR-S
Mods: In video description
Notes/Comments: Skip to 3:20 if you want to watch after the Mustang gets out of the way, or skip to 4:40 for the start of my fastest lap (1:43.789). Timed by AMB Transponder.

Video:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C05CvZ3j-A"]Road Atlanta - NASA SE - TTD - 3/15/15 - YouTube[/ame]

Nice Raul! Good times! If I read the description right, you're just mainly running power mods and 245 RS3's. No coilovers or anything else crazy? Definitely gave me some motivation to get after it next time I'm there. :burnrubber:

Coilovers are Feal 441s, but yeah, nothing crazy. Forgot to add those in the description (updated). Our cars handle fine, spend all the points you can in power, then the rest on suspension, but power helps this car the most out in stock form. So a good exhaust system and e85 goes a long way.

Cool! Are you maxing out the 19 points possible before you're bumped a class or do you still have a fee points to play with? Any thoughts on moving to r comps and downsizing tire size to compensate for points?


Cool! Are you maxing out the 19 points possible before you're bumped a class or do you still have a fee points to play with? Any thoughts on moving to r comps and downsizing tire size to compensate for points?

I'm currently at 19 but 4 of that is my 5AD lip spoiler so I'm truly at 15. I've thought about downsizing the tire and going to an R-Compound, yes. But with a brand new set of RS3s I'll end up doing that later in the season.

nice drive

Track: Summit Point WV, Shenandoah Circuit

Car: BRZ

Mods: 17x9 Rota Titan w/ RE-11a, H-Sport Springs, UEL Header w/ Tune, CAI

Notes/Comments: Go-Pro zip tied to bottom front of bumper, first time in HPDE on early morning cold track in September


Video: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MEEeCN1hU8"]2 - YouTube[/ame]

Track: Buttonwillow
Car: 2013 BRZ
Mods: Tein StreetFlex/SPL LCA/Alignment/Wedsport TC-105N+Hankook RS-3/Setrab Oil Cooler

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDviOw5GOkA"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDviOw5GOkA[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyI-yj3lcpY"]Vuelta rapida GT86 Turbo - YouTube[/ame]

Fast Lap at Rosamonte Track at Posadas-Argentina. Sorry for the crappy video, camera got too much light and had to edit the video (poorly edit eheh).

Car has FullBlown Stg1 kit with GTX2871, 1000cc injector, every cooling mode i could think of. No suspension mods, Ferodo DS2500 brake pads with stainless lines and brake fluid. Running full slick tires (argentinian made, CarrerasN i think its the brand) on 17x7.5 wheels.

A short clip which any true-blue 86'er should enjoy.
It's always fun to put a Porsche GT3 to bed. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGiV0vE6-8M