Fun Track Day at Willow Springs Intl

[gto]

Hey guys,
I did this a month ago, but finally just got the pics from the track. Time to share

In a nutshell

Was a charity event for type 1 diabetes in combination with a client appreciation day that I was invited to by a close friend. My regular Sunday drive buddies were all there. The event raised $24K+. Some heavy hitters were there ($$) including a Nationwide driver, Ryan Reed, who is also type 1. Amazing kid.
That track is really tough. Somewhat technical, so I think I did OK for first time out. I ran 40 laps throughout the day. My Best was a 1:56.XX @ something like 80 mph & I saw 115mph on the straight. The 22's didnt help the matter much, but had to run with what I've got. Fastest Lap by another driver: 1 minute 35.5 seconds in a 2012 Ferrari 458 @ 94 mph average . . so 20 sec. off from that isnt too bad. Nice thing about the FX was how willing it was to run. While most everyone was plagued by some issue, especially heat. Whether the engine, tires or brakes, . . I was able to keep running those guys had to rest their cars. I was labeled the energizer bunny I also let an instructor who was on hand to help, take a spin in it. He had never driven the FX. At first he commented on the weight, but by the end of lap one, he was getting into it. Keeping up with one of the P911s in the twisties. The guy was very skilled. He said, "this isnt bad for a grocery getter . . I like it Good power on the bottom & very balanced"
My tires saw some wear though, especially on the left front. The track is pretty abrasive. I was initially worried, but my stock brakes did just fine. Track is very fast & there are only a few hard braking areas. I flushed & bled with ATE dot 4 before the event. GT spec really helped the chassis, & roll was minimal. Overall, a really fun day and I met my goal . . which was keeping it on the track and out of the dirt.
Enjoy the pics!

 

[aiya]

Looks like it was a TON of fun. My stock brakes were more than enough for even a back to back run when I went to Lime Rock Park. Thanks for the photos and story! :good:

 

[blackfx]

Looks really cool. If I had the chance to take my car out on a track all day I would in a heartbeat. Just wondering, what is up with the blue tape on the cars?

 

[PMG 705]

Looks awesome Dave! Way to have fun in the FX.



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[GEE50FX]

What a fun day in the FX, and all the proceeds going to a good cause.
Thanks for sharing the day with us Dave.

 

[porkandbeans]

What a ton of fun that day must have been! Great pics too!

 

[angryfx]

Great!!!!!!

 

[la_fx35]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[DaveButcher]

Looks really cool. If I had the chance to take my car out on a track all day I would in a heartbeat. Just wondering, what is up with the blue tape on the cars?

Probably so they don't get track debris on them. These are mostly daily drivers it looks like (most really expensive) so they don't want huge dings in their paint.

 

[Viperi]

Looks really cool. If I had the chance to take my car out on a track all day I would in a heartbeat. Just wondering, what is up with the blue tape on the cars?

the blue painters tape is to help with any bugs, road debris for easy clean up

 

[BIGTURK]

Way to go Dave! I bet it was so much fun and all for a good cause, can't beat that combo!

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Nice. Thanks for sharing:good:

 

[Fire0nic3FX]

Wow looks like fun!

 

[toy4x]

Awesome experience Dave, glad the FX held up with the other cars.

Sent from my DNA

 

[matrixx860]

Awesome pics!

 

[MTN FX]

Wow that looks like allot of fun thanks for sharing!

 

[Viperi]

what do you guys think would perform better on a track like that? awd or rwd fx?

 

[Dracula]

Hella fun! Looks like your rear sway bar might be bent there

 

[gto]

 

[StuLax18]

Awesome! Scrub dem tires!