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Herndon, Virginia

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Herndon balances tech corridor affluence with accessible motorsport geography: Northern Virginia town (24,700 population, Fairfax County, Dulles Technology Corridor epicenter—AOL headquarters historically, data center concentration, median household income $125,000+, diverse tech workforce 40%+ foreign-born, international tech talent) positioned 65-70 miles southeast Summit Point creating 1h15-1h30 drives weekend commitment tech schedules complicate despite income enabling participation determined pursue maintaining. Summit Point (Jefferson County WV approximately 65-70 miles west, 1h15-1h30 via VA-267/US-50/US-340) represents primary destination: four circuits—Main 2.0-mile, Shenandoah 2.2-mile 22-turn Karussell technical masterpiece, Jefferson 1.1-mile tight, Washington beginner circuit—variety single facility provides. Organizations: NASA Mid-Atlantic, SCCA, BMW CCA National Capital Chapter, Chin Track Days, tech employee car clubs (startups/data centers organizing groups, corporate culture supporting hobby networking provides), creating opportunities. Demographics create interesting dynamic: tech industry concentration (data centers, software companies, cybersecurity firms, startup culture), $125k median income enabling hobbies, 40%+ foreign-born creating international automotive perspectives (European performance appreciation, Japanese import culture, diverse paddock representation tech workforce reflects), yet demanding schedules limiting (60+ hour weeks, on-call responsibilities 24/7 data centers, weekend work product launches, career advancement overwhelming hobby pursuits). Vehicle choices reflect tech diversity: Tesla track-prepped examples (tech culture embracing electric, Model 3 Performance builds), European performance (Porsche/BMW German engineering tech salaries enable), Japanese imports (modified WRX/STI, Type R Civics younger tech workers), creating diverse paddocks international tech community represents. Track costs: $300-500 Summit Point, minimal fuel (65 miles), annual $8,000-12,000 serious participants manageable tech incomes requiring priority amid Northern Virginia expenses (housing extreme, cost-of-living high despite salaries). Alternative outlets: autocross (SCCA DC region affordable entry), simracing (tech workers embracing iRacing naturally, younger generation, practice between real track commitments), spectator racing (Summit Point occasional entertainment). Result: Herndon supporting modest community, tech corridor wealth enabling participation demanding schedules limit frequency, data center capital discovering Summit Point 1h15 access determined tech workers schedule permits leverage maintaining.

Track Days

Name
Track
Organization
Date
Name: Track Attack
Track: Dominion Raceway
Organization: Dominion Raceway
track.date: 2025-12-28
Tracks
Track
Location
Length km
Laps
Avg Time
Avg
kph
P/W Avg
Distance km
Track: Summit Point Motorsports Park
Location: Summit Point, United States
Length km: 3.2
Laps: 364
Avg Time: 1:23.7
Avg kph: 139
P/W Avg: 0.24
Distance: 94.9
Track: Dominion Raceway
Location: Woodford, United States
Length km: 3.2
Laps: 118
Avg Time: 1:34.6
Avg kph: 122
P/W Avg: 0.24
Distance: 149.5
Track: New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP
Location: Millville, United States
Length km: 3.62
Laps: 456
Avg Time: 1:32.2
Avg kph: 144
P/W Avg: 0.26
Distance: 329.5
Track: New Jersey Motorsports Park Thunderbolt Repaved
Location: Millville, United States
Length km: 3.62
Laps: 7
Avg Time: 1:30.7
Avg kph: 144
P/W Avg: 0.26
Distance: 334.1

Organizations

Drivers

Randyc151

dadasracecar

Jet One

pimanracing

Zach Augustine

BOBDOG

Age 65

cjd92

cjd92 is an amateur racing driver with 55 recorded laps across 14 different vehicles on LapMeta, averaging approximately 4 laps per car. This ratio suggests methodical approach to track driving—sufficient laps in each vehicle to progress beyond initial familiarization and begin optimizing technique, but not the deep vehicle-specific mastery that comes from dozens of sessions in identical equipment.

The username-based identity is common among amateur track day participants who value privacy or simply haven't established professional motorsport presence requiring formal branding. Many serious enthusiasts maintain anonymity online while accumulating significant track experience, documenting their progression through lap times rather than public personas. This approach contrasts with professional drivers and influencers who leverage social media for sponsorship and audience development.

With 14 different vehicles tested, cjd92 has likely participated in driving experiences, rental programs, or manufacturer track days that provide access to various performance cars. The diversity suggests curiosity about different vehicle dynamics—how front-wheel drive compares to rear-wheel drive, turbocharged versus naturally aspirated power delivery, different chassis philosophies and weight distributions. This sampling approach helps drivers understand what vehicle characteristics they prefer and informs future purchase decisions.

The 55-lap total indicates regular but not obsessive track participation—perhaps 3-6 track days annually over several years. This frequency represents sustainable enthusiasm that balances motorsport passion with budget constraints, family obligations, and other life commitments. Many amateur drivers maintain exactly this level of involvement: enough to continuously improve and stay engaged, but not so much that it dominates their lives or finances. With 55 laps across 14 vehicles, cjd92 represents the engaged amateur enthusiast who approaches track driving as serious hobby rather than casual recreation, steadily accumulating experience and knowledge across diverse performance machinery.

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BronsonF

Driving Nut. Want to archive the progress with driving between cars and setups.

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