Paul Chin is an amateur racing driver with 29 recorded laps across 13 different vehicles on LapMeta, averaging 2.2 laps per car. This balanced ratio suggests systematic vehicle evaluation approach where comparative experience across diverse platforms takes priority over deep development with any single car. The 13-vehicle portfolio represents substantial automotive exposure spanning diverse performance categories, likely through rental-based track day programs or access to varied machinery enabling broad comparative testing.
His LapMeta data shows concentrated venue familiarity with 12 laps at Current configuration, 6 laps CCW, and 2 laps CCW at different circuit. Despite testing 13 different vehicles, Chin consistently returns to preferred track—suggesting systematic comparison methodology where evaluating diverse platforms at identical familiar venue provides directly comparable performance data. This approach enables authoritative assessment eliminating circuit familiarity variables, revealing pure vehicle characteristic differences.
The 13-vehicle portfolio with two-plus laps per vehicle allows basic but meaningful assessment: first lap establishes fundamental characteristics, second lap builds confidence approaching limits, revealing essential performance envelope without requiring extended development investment. This sampling methodology enables broad comparative understanding across vehicle categories, informing knowledge of how different engineering approaches affect both objective capability and subjective driving experience.
Track day enthusiasts accumulating broad vehicle experience often pursue deliberate comparative education: systematically testing competing platforms within specific performance categories to inform future decisions, or sampling diverse vehicle types to discover which performance philosophy aligns with personal preferences. With 29 laps across 13 vehicles concentrated at familiar venue, Paul Chin's profile reflects systematic automotive sampling methodology supporting comprehensive comparative evaluation, leveraging venue expertise to enable meaningful performance assessments across diverse machinery.
Great track day at Pacific with PCA NW. Great format for EV charging.
Still on 275/40/20 Goodyear Supercar 3 220TW tires, stock brakes and alignment.
Still learning the car and did this day with the N pedal (regen braking) at the max setting which is very different from driving any other car. The braking is much stronger, better turn in, but penalizes you mid and coming out of turns if you aren't quick with getting back on the accelerator. At 0.6g of regen braking you can complete a cool down lap with no brakes. Used up a lot less battery with the N pedal set to lvl 3, about 20% charge for a ten minute session which is the most I will run.
Plenty of level 2 chargers in the paddock where I was able to get 11kwh between sessions. With about 40 minutes between sessions, able to squeeze in about 5% charge. During the lunch break made a quick stop at the EA charger at Walmart 10 mins away and was getting 260-270kwh before nearing 80% charge. Very doable to run all 7 sessions of the day by limiting to running only 10 mins of the session.
Very meh lap. Need to smooth out 5ab and lost traction at 8, but still a lot of fun running here and learning the car more with the full regen brake on. Will try again with more gusto once I get some proper brake pads and alignment on the car.