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.
Back to Buttonwillow Raceway on the CW13 loop. This is the hottest point in the season, but we were still able to PB by over a second compared to when we first brought the car here back in November. Not the best of laps if I am being critical, but due to temperature of the day, this first session was best chances of hitting our target of 1.55, which we did. With cooler weather and setup changes, we expect low 1.54s and maybe even a high 1.53 lap. We will return to this track in November for our annual Black Friday event.
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Mods:
OS Giken Diff
ShaftWorks USA Coilovers 22K/16K Springs
Sikky Front Sway Bar
F-Sport Rear Sway Bar
FIGS Engineering Parts Galore
Upgraded Radiator, Oil Cooler, and Trans Cooler
Vented Carbon Hood
Carbon Sideskirt Extensions
ARP GT300 Wing
Custom Front Splitter
Carbon Fiber Canards
APEX Wheels VS-5RS 18x10" ET40 with 275/35-18 Maxxis RC1 R2
CSG Spec Brake Pads C21 Compound
PPE Long Tube Headers
High Flow Cats
RR Racing Tune