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We took Dark Helmet out to play at the Global Time Attack Finals at Buttonwillow Raceway. The car remained unchanged from our Pikes Peak 2022 spec. The hefty 4,898lb weight with driver puts it into a class of one. Ladies and gentlemen, the heavyweight champ is here!
We went into the event while still holding the previous EV track record of 1:47.8. Our driver @FromWhereICharge went out and shattered our previous record with a 1:43.2 run at Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW).
This is in the ballpark of 20 seconds faster than a stock Model S Plaid.
Dark Helmet reached a record time using UP's customer product offerings. The only pure race items on the car not for sale on our website are the lower diffusers and rear wing, which were added onto our existing S-APEX carbon widebody package.
Tire inventory has been scarce this year, and we utilized some of our used @YokohamaMotorsports A005 slicks for the event mounted on our UP-03 race wheels. Thankfully our used slick inventory got us through the weekend with multiple low 1:43 second runs. This car still has more in it, but we're already beyond pleased with the results of a fun weekend!
Mods:
Stock Power, Stock Tesla Track Mode Software, 4,898lbs with driver
UP Full Suspension: UP x Ohlins TTX 4 Way Coilovers, UP billet adjustable front upper control arms, all 5 UP rear billet arms, UP adjustable rear sway bar
UP Full carbon ceramic front & rear brake package with UP race competition pads & UP brake lines
UP S-APEX carbon widebody
UP Long Tail Trunk Spoiler
UP-03 Race Wheels PPIHC 2022 Spec 19x13 with 330/710-19 Yokohama A005 Slicks
UP Lexan Rear Windshield and Side Windows
UP Racing Lower Diffusers and BFW
UP Pikes Peak Roll Cage
Thanks to Tesla, Yokohama Tires, Casa Bonita, Global Time Attack