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JMR: E46 M3 x Bimmer Challenge - Laguna Seca
Joe McGuigan

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.

Location:
United States
Level:
Amateur
Joe McGuigan
Lap Date : 27 Aug, 2024
1min 36.867sec (+1.23s)
Outside Temp: 23 ° C
Laguna Seca
BMW E46 M3 2006 (JoMcGuigan/RC1)
Race
Tire: 100 Victra RC-1
Brake: CSG Spec CP
Tire Size: 265/35/18
Published on 28 Aug, 2024

New cars first shakedown weekend. Big thank you to TC Design for building my first proper wheel to wheel car (planning to do some ST4 next year). This weekend was a 105db Laguna Seca with Speed Ventures. 

Ended up missing out on top spot for Bimmer Challenge B2 class by .3, which is frustrating, but its also the first shakedown.

Mods:

TC Design full cage and reinforcements
MCS 3-Way Coilovers (900/1150 rates)
M3 GTS wing
Bimmerworld front lip
AP Essex BBK Front and Rear
CSG Spec Pads
CSL Intake
Super Sprint V1 Headers
Bimmerworld Race Exhaust with TC Design mods
EPIC Tune
3150lbs with driver and 345whp (not corrected)

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