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.
With the Lexus down for repairs, the show must go on. So this past weekend at Sonoma with Speed SF, we brought the FRS out of retirement since we can't get the car to pass smog for sale (haunted by P119F, P119E, and P219A codes). The car is bone stock power right now since we were trying to smog and sell it, so you can see the power struggle haha.
Modifications:
Annex Suspension Clubspec Pro Coilovers (12K/14K)
Tanabe Catback Exhaust
Verus UCW GT Wing
Verus Front Splitter
Verus Rear Diffuser (Non Aggressive)
Cusco Front Lower Controls Arms
FIGS Engineering Trac and Toe Arms
Perrin Front Sway Bar
ST Rear Sway Bar
18x9.5 +40 APEX EC-7R
255/35/18 Nankang CR-S V1
Stock Engine with just a catback exhaust
Stock Torsen Differential (4.1 FD)
Wilwood 6-Pot Front BBK // Wilwood 4-Pot Rear BBK
TC Design Half Cage
Sponsors / Partners:
Annex Suspension Group
APEX Race Parts
Elite Performance
FIGS Engineering
Speed SF Track Events
Swift Springs
The Racers Line