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.
More fun times at Laguna Seca with our Speed SF family in the Lexus ISF.
First battle is playing chase to @GridZilla 's FL5 Civic Type R
His Mod List:
- AST Moton 5200 Coilovers Doteki Spec 8k front, 10k rear
- Apex VS-5RS 18X10.5 +47 Forged Wheels
- Goodyear Eagle RS 275/35/18
- PRL intercooler
- PRL Front and rear strut bars
- Hondata Fuel system upgrade
- Two Step Performance Down Pipe
- Spoon Thermostat
- Spoon Rigid Collars
- PWR Race Spec Radiator
- RV6 Rear Sway bar & Billet End links
- RV6 Lower B arm (Toe)
- RV6 Rear Lower Control arm (Camber)
- RV6 Rear Knuckle Spherical Bushings
- RV6 Front Spherical Bushings
- RV6 Front Compliance mounts
- MHI Drop in Turbo Upgrade
- Paragon Big brake kit front and rear on R7 Pads
- Milltek Exhaust w/sound controller
- Hondata with custom Redstar Motoring tune (Pepo Besosa)
- PRL stage 1 Intake
- Hybrid Racing Short Shifter w/shift rod
- Hybrid Racing shifter bushing
- APR Aero
- Radium Coolant Reservoir
- HEL oil cooler
Second battle is chasing and playing with our good friend @mwchio Patrick in his now aero equipped E46 M3.