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2018 Civic Type R - Raceway Park of the Midlands 1:48.5 lap
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Paul Chin is an amateur racing driver with 29 recorded laps across 13 different vehicles on LapMeta, averaging 2.2 laps per car. This balanced ratio suggests systematic vehicle evaluation approach where comparative experience across diverse platforms takes priority over deep development with any single car. The 13-vehicle portfolio represents substantial automotive exposure spanning diverse performance categories, likely through rental-based track day programs or access to varied machinery enabling broad comparative testing.

His LapMeta data shows concentrated venue familiarity with 12 laps at Current configuration, 6 laps CCW, and 2 laps CCW at different circuit. Despite testing 13 different vehicles, Chin consistently returns to preferred track—suggesting systematic comparison methodology where evaluating diverse platforms at identical familiar venue provides directly comparable performance data. This approach enables authoritative assessment eliminating circuit familiarity variables, revealing pure vehicle characteristic differences.

The 13-vehicle portfolio with two-plus laps per vehicle allows basic but meaningful assessment: first lap establishes fundamental characteristics, second lap builds confidence approaching limits, revealing essential performance envelope without requiring extended development investment. This sampling methodology enables broad comparative understanding across vehicle categories, informing knowledge of how different engineering approaches affect both objective capability and subjective driving experience.

Track day enthusiasts accumulating broad vehicle experience often pursue deliberate comparative education: systematically testing competing platforms within specific performance categories to inform future decisions, or sampling diverse vehicle types to discover which performance philosophy aligns with personal preferences. With 29 laps across 13 vehicles concentrated at familiar venue, Paul Chin's profile reflects systematic automotive sampling methodology supporting comprehensive comparative evaluation, leveraging venue expertise to enable meaningful performance assessments across diverse machinery.

Location:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Level:
Amateur
ChinTrack
Lap Date : 11 May, 2018
1min 48.5sec (+1.07s)
Outside Temp: 19 ° C
Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW)
Honda Civic Type R FK8
Stock
Tire: 240 SportContact 6
Tire Size: 245/30/20
Published on 19 Jul, 2021

Car fully stock. Filmed using TrackAddict on iPhone.

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