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.
So I did something I never thought I would do, and that is own a BMW, especially an E46 M3. Fellow track buddy was selling at too good a deal to pass up. He originally built it for his Dad, but his Dad got injured and can't comfortably drive it, so here she is with me now. This weekend was the first real shakedown with the car. Definitely have some minor tweaks to do to get more time, but I am likely going full send on this build, so stay tuned.
The number being used on this car is #72, which has special meaning for me. 7/2 is our daughters b-day, my favorite number is 8 and my normal race number is 80, so 72+8 = 80. My wife's favorite number is 5, which 7-2=5. So this is the perfect number in my opinion.
2003 BMW E46 M3
SMG with Pump Relocation (Manual swapping soon)
Shaftworks USA Coilovers (500/750lb springs)
Camber Plates
SPL Arms
Supersprint V1 Header
CSL Intake
HTE Tune
Minor Weight Reduction (Rear interior removed)
E90 GTS Replica Rear Wing
Bimmerworld Diffuser
Bimmerworld Exhaust
APEX Wheels 18x10" ET25 Forged VS-5RS
275/35-18 Toyo RR