Benjamin Sloss is an amateur racing driver with 50 recorded laps across 15 different vehicles on LapMeta, averaging 3.3 laps per car. This balanced ratio suggests methodical track day participation where each vehicle receives multiple laps for meaningful evaluation while maintaining variety across different platforms. The 15-vehicle portfolio indicates systematic exploration of performance car landscape through rental programs, manufacturer track days, or progression through multiple personal vehicles.
With 3.3 average laps per vehicle, Sloss demonstrates commitment beyond single-lap sampling. Multiple laps allow experimentation with different techniques, line choices, and approaches to identify optimal strategies for specific vehicles. This methodical development distinguishes engaged enthusiasts from casual participants who may complete one exploratory lap and move on without pursuing improvement.
The 50-lap total represents several years of sustainable track participation—likely 2-4 track days annually, rotating through different vehicles to compare characteristics and performance. This frequency balances continuous skill development against budget constraints and scheduling limitations. Most amateur drivers find this rhythm optimal: regular enough to maintain progress and muscle memory, but manageable within typical work and family obligations.
Fifteen different vehicles provide valuable comparative education. Experiencing various drivetrain layouts, power delivery characteristics, chassis philosophies, and weight distributions helps drivers understand fundamental principles governing vehicle dynamics. This knowledge informs vehicle selection, setup decisions, and technique modifications. Understanding how a mid-engine Cayman differs from a rear-engine 911, or how turbocharged power delivery affects corner exit strategy compared to naturally aspirated engines, creates better drivers regardless of what they ultimately choose to own and track. With 50 laps across 15 vehicles, Benjamin Sloss represents the engaged amateur enthusiast building comprehensive automotive knowledge through diverse, methodical track experience.
Ride onboard for my three quickest laps of Laguna Seca in the Ford GT MK IV at the Multimatic OnTrack event in November 2024
Interesting note: the final lap was a 1:17.995, though I didn't know it until I looked at the frame-by-frame and found I was foot further over the start/finish line in the frame at 78 seconds in. Since the VBOX records times in 30 frames per second, a displayed time of 1:18.00 could be also be 1:17.99 or a 1:18.01 . Step through the footage of the last lap yourself if you are curious what I mean. Normally this hundredth-of-a-second error bar is not a big deal, but when it means the difference between "18 flat" and "in the 17s" ... then it is :)