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[Boss4Me]

Finally got out for the first time this year a couple weeks ago at Gingerman Raceway. I wanted to go to the track I had experience on and see how different the car feels with all the work done. The car feels completely different with the 305 square set of Hankook RS4's on the apex wheels on top of the camber and suspension. To be completely honest I feel like I didn't even get close to pushing the car to the limit. It had so much grip that I kept pushing it harder and harder around the corners each session and it kept handling the turns like I wanted.

A little embarrassed with my lap times but hey, at least there was improvement throughout the day. Next track day is in a couple weeks at Autobahn Country Club closer to home. I opted to have an instructor for the day since it will be my first time on that track. Cannot wait to get back out with the car.

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Car looks great, good lap time also. I am still working on my ‘14 for its first track day so I missed the May-14 event, hoping to make mid July. I am signed up for Mohawk Track Experience, that is fun event.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Nothing to be critical about as the car is quite different to you. I know I am in the minority, to a degree, but your experience is why I often suggest folks get a really solid, quality proven tire to upgrade to as soon as they are able. The change takes time to adjust to and tires take the grip levels to new heights and that means the butt and brain need to relearn and find the new higher limits of adhesion. You will find even more speed and grip in Joliet and your confidence will grow. Have fun at Autobahn and the car looks fantastic!

 

[Vettel-ish]

Progress looking good! The car is coming together and seems planted.

As I said I awhile back gingermin is a tough track to show real improvements on. Its super technical. Autobahn will highlight the cars potential and should allow you to start pushing more.

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

Gave her a good wash today

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

Made it to Autobahn Country Club yesterday. First time at that track- ran the full circuit which is just over 3.5 miles. Was a great day. I ran in the beginner group which was fine. I know I suck. But I wasn’t able to get a single lap in without being stuck behind someone waiting for them to give me a point by. I just concerned myself with learning the lines and being smooth.
Also had the pleasure of meeting @dragoon and his wife who were there with his badass Mach 1.

 

[dragoon]

Made it to Autobahn Country Club yesterday. First time at that track- ran the full circuit which is just over 3.5 miles. Was a great day. I ran in the beginner group which was fine. I know I suck. But I wasn’t able to get a single lap in without being stuck behind someone waiting for them to give me a point by. I just concerned myself with learning the lines and being smooth.
Also had the pleasure of meeting @dragoon and his wife who were there with his badass Mach 1.

Pleasure meeting with you and talking track mustangs while we had time. Nice video and really good for your first time at ABCC.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Thanks for the video, it appears there are some more track condo garages than when I was there last and that is good to see. And by the way if you think you suck and you are still passing a lot of cars , then the adage shall be, " They suck so much more, ha!"

Wise choice to work on your lines and I frankly you were a long way from being a suckee, you looked more like a TMO Terror in Training !

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

Thanks for the video, it appears there are some more track condo garages than when I was there last and that is good to see. And by the way if you think you suck and you are still passing a lot of cars , then the adage shall be, " They suckers so much more, ha!"

Wise choice to work on your lines and I frankly you were a long way from being a suckee, you looked more like a TMO Terror in Training !

Hahaha thank you for the kind words!

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

Pictures from Autobahn July 10, 2023

 

[Boss4Me]

Pictures from Autobahn July 10, 2023

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Kona Blue lookin’ good. See you at Gingerman in August?

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

Kona Blue lookin’ good. See you at Gingerman in August?

Yup I’ll be there Tuesday and Wednesday!

 

[Boss4Me]

Yup I’ll be there Tuesday and Wednesday!

I will be there Tuesday.

 

[EF1]

I will be there all 3 days this year if everything goes well. I added Mohawk Track Experience at Gingerman to the event calendar as well so those of us going can keep in touch.

 

[dragoon]

@Kona.coyote5.0
Hey, any chance on the NWSC weekend event this weekend ? If so, we camp/paddock at turn 4 by the aluminum bleacher. More than welcome to stop by. Oops, just seen the Mohawk is this week so we’ll see you at the track whenever our paths cross again.

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

@Kona.coyote5.0
Hey, any chance on the NWSC weekend event this weekend ? If so, we camp/paddock at turn 4 by the aluminum bleacher. More than welcome to stop by. Oops, just seen the Mohawk is this week so we’ll see you at the track whenever our paths cross again.

Yeah just got back from two days at Mohawk with a couple of fellow TMO people. Was a great event. Would love to make the Shelby club meet this weekend but have to run personal errands and get caught up on everything I've missed at work this last week.

Will be doing two days with NASA at Autobahn on 9/30 and 10/1. Also tentatively registered for another LAPS event on 10/9

 

[dragoon]

Yeah just got back from two days at Mohawk with a couple of fellow TMO people. Was a great event. Would love to make the Shelby club meet this weekend but have to run personal errands and get caught up on everything I've missed at work this last week.

Will be doing two days with NASA at Autobahn on 9/30 and 10/1. Also tentatively registered for another LAPS event on 10/9

Hey, we’re signed up for the LAPS event on October 9th at Autobahn also. See ya there @Kona.coyote5.0
Happy to hear your track time this week was a great time !! Wow, 3 track days within 10 days at the Bahn, go get ‘em !! ( tentatively )

 

[Tonymustang302]

Aww man, imma be at road america that weekend

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

Aww man, imma be at road america that weekend

I am still working up the courage to give that track a go haha. Just running out of time this year. All us TMO members should coordinate early in the year and pick a good track day that works for us all next season. Maybe some beers and burgers after.

 

[welltal89]

I am still working up the courage to give that track a go haha. Just running out of time this year. All us TMO members should coordinate early in the year and pick a good track day that works for us all next season. Maybe some beers and burgers after.

Seems like Mohawk is a good one imo, good running into you again! Sorry for not getting to hang out more though!

 

[Kona.coyote5.0]

No worries at all- it’s always super hectic getting ready for the next run. Lots of seat time at Mohawk so very little time to chit chat.

Seems like Mohawk is a good one imo, good running into you again! Sorry for not getting to hang out more though!