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.
5-21-2022
GR86 w/1,600 miles.
This was my first day at Sonoma with the GR86. I've come to realize driving the Supra for a year has played some mind tricks on me in regards to car control. More seat time is required in the GR86 to get comfortable with it.
I now have the car aligned and added camber bolts in front. However, due to my rim offset and wider tires, I could not safely max out the use of the camber bolts - or else risk contact of the inner tire sidewall and the strut spring perch. Right now the car is running -1 degree camber in front with zero toe and the rear has minimal toe with -1.8 degrees of camber (all stock in the rear). I can use spacers or the OEM rim and tire setup to get more camber, but I prefer to wait for my coilovers later this year.
I do not recommend NASA at Sonoma Raceway. This is my second poor experience with them. Crowded and we got less seat time than documented for reasons unclear to us - there were no incidents and we tended to start on-time. One session was less than 10 minutes. If this wasn't a free day (courtesy of Toyota for all GR vehicles), I'd be very upset.
Modifications:
17x8 et45 Enkei TS10
225/45/17 Yokohama Apex V601
CSG CP brake pads F & R
Castrol SRF brake fluid
SPC Camber bolts