Joe McGuigan is an amateur racing driver with 66 recorded laps across 19 vehicles on LapMeta, averaging 3.5 laps per car. This balanced ratio suggests methodical track day participation where each platform receives meaningful attention while maintaining diversity enabling comparative understanding. Over three laps per vehicle allows progression beyond initial familiarization—first lap establishes basic characteristics, middle laps build confidence approaching limits, final laps reveal nuanced behaviors requiring extended exposure to discover.
His LapMeta data shows distributed testing with 15 laps at East 3 Mile w/ Bypass configuration, 11 laps at Current layout, and 10 laps at West circuit. The varied venue preference across three different configurations indicates systematic exploration methodology—testing vehicles across varying layouts to understand how platform characteristics respond to different circuit demands. This approach provides comprehensive education spanning both vehicle dynamics understanding and circuit-specific technique development. The 19-vehicle portfolio represents substantial automotive exposure providing comparative education across different engineering philosophies. With 66 laps across 19 vehicles at multiple configurations, Joe McGuigan demonstrates balanced approach valuing both comparative vehicle knowledge and diverse circuit experience supporting well-rounded track day participation and comprehensive performance driving education.
First outing for the MR2 after getting Annex Suspension CSP coilovers installed and ready for testing. We ended up going almost 2 seconds faster than this video, but the GoPro freaked out during recording. More content to come as we get the car more dialed. The FRS is currently waiting for some refresh parts and maybe some boost, but you will have to wait and see!
Modifications:
Bone Stock 1ZZFE
IMS 15x9 +39 Wheels with 225/40/15 Maxxis RC1 R1 Compound
Annex Suspension CSP Coilovers
Whiteline Front Swaybar
TwosRUs Front & Rear Endlinks
EBC Yellow Pads (Waiting for Winmax)
TRD Front Strut Bar
TRD Front Underbrace
TRD Rear Arm Braces
Battle Version Complete Rear Arm Setup