This amateur racing driver has 21 recorded laps across 7 vehicles on LapMeta, averaging 3 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.
The 7-vehicle portfolio with over three laps per car enables meaningful comparative assessment revealing genuine performance characteristics while maintaining manageable variety for comprehensive automotive education. With 21 laps across 7 vehicles averaging 3 laps each, this driver demonstrates balanced approach combining selective platform development with portfolio diversity supporting comprehensive comparative vehicle dynamics understanding through systematic evaluation.
6-30-2023
GR86 w/6,500 miles.
My fifth Sonoma event with the GR86.
Third event on Kumho V730 tires. Pretty happy with their performance.
I also swapped CSG CP brake pads out for PowerStop Trackday Spec (PSA) pads front and rear. Less than $200 for a full set, had to figure out what the fuss was about. They worked flawlessly for my day at Sonoma. Heavy dusting and they may not last nearly as long as the CP pads, but for the price, they are worth a try as long as your car doesn't have massive mechanical grip and aero.
Alignment was changed and I also changed wheels to Apex VS-5RS, same size as the Enkeis but 5mm greater offset to push the wheels further out.
It a warm day so there was no PB for me - which was OK! I gave a bunch of ride-alongs and rode along with friends too.
Modifications:
17x8 et40 Apex VS-5RS
225/45/17 Kumho V730
Powerstop Trackday Spec pads F & R
DBA Rotors
Castrol SRF brake fluid
SPC Camber bolts
CSG Spec Gen 2 Tein Flex A coilovers
SPL RLCA
Camber F/R: -3.5 / -2.5
Toe F/R: total out 0" / total in 1/16"