Running in 4th place during a Spec Miata race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, I was chasing a podium and possibly even a win. The car balance and handling was on the money and I was able to put the hammer down. On this lap, I set a 1:46.6, nearly 4 tenths faster than the 2nd fastest driver. This was also my overall personal best lap at Laguna Seca across the two weekends I have raced there.

On the next lap after the video ends, I moved into 2nd place and backed up the 1:46.6 with a 1:46.7. I would eventually finish 2nd, 2.8 seconds behind the winner.

A 1:46.6 is a decent lap time at Laguna Seca, but certainly not scorching fast. I'm leaving time on the table at the Corkscrew and at Turn 6.

Enjoy!

2024 San Francisco Region Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Regional Race 13 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Saturday Race, 9/14/24
Start: P5, Finish: P2 out of 19
Driver: Jeremy Rutter
Car: #37 Spec Miata