Learn how to conquer "the Glen" in this full HD video with data telemetry overlay in a 2005 Mazda RX-8 driven by an HPDE instructor and Time Attack competitor.
The best lap time was 2:17:6. This video was captured during the October 2017 event with Hooked On Driving (HOD) High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) event in the D group (Advanced, open passing).
Data was captured with an android phone running RaceChrono and an external Garmin Glo 10Hz GPS. The video and telemetry data was merged using Dashware.
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* Group.E Racing Services (GRP.E)
* Fast Brakes
* Fortune Auto
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RX-8 SPECS & MODIFICATIONS:
Suspension/Wheels
- Fortune Auto 500 series coilovers, 10k/7k Swift springs
- 17x10 +50mm Rota RT5-R2 wheels
- 255/40/17 Falken RT-615K tires
- Mazdaspeed front tower bar
- Whiteline front offset UCA bushings
- Powerflex front sway bar bushings
- Disconnected rear swaybar
Brakes
- Hawk DTC-60 front and rear pads
Engine
- Pineapple Racing engine rebuild
- HKS Hi Power exhaust
- Racing Beat V2 dual resonated midpipe
- AEM intake
- RX8Performance pulley kit
Drivetrain
- Race Roots poly engine mounts
Reliability
- T-Rex LS ignition upgrade
- T-Rex S.S. oil cooler lines
- CSF racing aluminum radiator w/ LRB undertray & improved sealing
- Pettit Racing closed-loop coolant overflow system
- Mazda heater hose restrictor orifice
Interior
- Modified driver’s seat for more headroom
- Dash mounted triple gauge pod with VDO oil pressure, oil temperature, and water temperature
Misc
- U1R battery (~19 pounds)
SPECS
- 195 WHP
- Under 2800 pounds
- Full interior, A/C, radio