Stephen Ellis is an amateur racing driver with 38 recorded laps across 5 vehicles on LapMeta, averaging 7.6 laps per car—high concentration ratio indicating focused commitment to mastering five specific platforms. Over seven laps per vehicle builds profound knowledge transcending typical driver-vehicle relationships, revealing nuances impossible to discover through brief exposure. This exceptional focus demonstrates specialist philosophy prioritizing depth over superficial breadth.
His LapMeta data shows testing with 7 laps at 13CW configuration, 6 laps at Streets, and 5 laps at Streets-CCW. The selective 5-vehicle portfolio suggests curated testing balancing comparative education against deep platform understanding. Each car received over seven sessions revealing how tire performance evolves, how brake feel changes with temperature, optimal techniques for specific chassis characteristics, and extracting maximum capability as conditions vary. This depth often allows dedicated amateurs to outperform professionals conducting brief evaluations through intimate vehicle-specific knowledge. With 38 laps concentrated across five vehicles averaging nearly 8 laps each, Stephen Ellis exemplifies the focused specialist who treats motorsport as pursuit of perfection through systematic development and intimate platform expertise.
New Setup shakedown weekend with SDC!
It's been a while since I posted a video; mostly due to how hot it gets in California for the summer.... I decided to focus on changes that would have my car go under the knife at @ConceptIIIPerformance.
New Mods:
- Shaftworks USA Bilanx 1Way Coilovers
- OS Giken Superlock LSD
- CSG Spec OS Giken Single Clutch
- MFacotry 0.861 Ratio 6th Gear Set
- MFactory 4.67 Final Drive
Socal Drivers Club had Chuckwalla for this weekend, they put on the best open track events in the state, this format allowed me the time to dial in my dampers, learn new shifting points , and just reacquaint myself with the car after drastic changes. The net result was a PB with a predicted 1:59 lap in the car now....
SDC was hosting their friendly competition on Sunday as well and I nabbed 2nd place after a sensational dogfight with @dustiinw taking P1 with his Civic Type R; He's amazing driver and enthusiast. Definitely had a blast!
Time to get the car corner balanced and adjust the ride height and alignment a little as I was getting some slight rub from the 255/40/17 Nankangs.
Next stop is Buttonwillow GR Movement and 86Cup weekend. Hope to see some of you there!