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Originally Posted by Deep Six
You might want to check the TTD track records for Sebring and Roebling before making a blanket statement like that. And if Sebring isn't considered bumpy then all tracks are smooth as glass. The real value in the high end products is in the durability and multi tasking capability moreso than their ability to reduce lap times.
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I'm not inclined to use NASA TT records as a benchmark. I know a LOT of drivers who can break the TT record of the class they fall into, but choose not to because they have zero desire to go do it.
Here's an example; compare this to our WSIR video (car falls into TTC, with a HUGE margin):
Willow Springs International Raceway Class No. Name Vehicle Time Date TTU 4 Bart Carter 05 Radical SR8 1:20.27 5/25/08 TT1 548 Terry Free 07 Corvette Z06 1:25.83 2/7/10 TT2 32 Team Cashin In 01 Corvette Z06 1:27.71 5/22/10 TT3 212 Patrick Lindsey 01 Audi S4 1:29.48 2/11/06 TTB 717 David Jodoin 99 BMW M3 1:32.77 5/23/10 TTC 49 Emilio Cervantes 04 Mazda Miata 1:32.72 5/26/12 TTD 777 Shawn Dolan 01 Pontiac Firebird 1:35.20 7/12/08 TTE 93 Emilio Cervantes 01 Mazda Miata 1:35.45 5/5/13 TTF 321 Dan Gardner 91 Nissan NX2000 1:41.21 5/7/06