Track Night at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Hingle Mccringleberry · 07-03-2021, 08:57 AM

Just wanted to post a couple of videos from my Garmin Catalyst at Charlotte Motor Speedway from this past Thursday, July 1st. The first video is my best lap. Probably left a little out there, but the high banked oval is scary and I don't want to wreck my car or die... (I use a Simpson Hybrid S HANS with the standard 3 point belt)

The second video is passing a GT3 which is always fun!

Thanks!

Anonymoose · 07-03-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hingle Mccringleberry

Just wanted to post a couple of videos from my Garmin Catalyst at Charlotte Motor Speedway from this past Thursday, July 1st. The first video is my best lap. Probably left a little out there, but the high banked oval is scary and I don't want to wreck my car or die... (I use a Simpson Hybrid S HANS with the standard 3 point belt)

The second video is passing a GT3 which is always fun!

Thanks!

How does one participate at Charlotte motor speedway

Hingle Mccringleberry · 07-03-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Anonymoose

How does one participate at Charlotte motor speedway

Probably a few different groups but this was with the SCCA. They host a few events at this track during the year.

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/

Anonymoose · 07-03-2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hingle Mccringleberry

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Originally Posted by Anonymoose

How does one participate at Charlotte motor speedway

Probably a few different groups but this was with the SCCA. They host a few events at this track during the year.

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/

Thank you! I'm new to the track and had my first taste with turn 1 in a rented Porsche. Sold my drag strip corvette and out a m2C on order

JV973 · 07-03-2021, 11:21 AM

WOW! That's awesome. M2C and my dream car the GT3 are the best cars out there.

infinitekidM2C · 07-03-2021, 11:35 AM

Man that looks fun. Doesn't seem like you left much because the tires were screaming lol. Makes you respect the NASCAR drivers right? as they are going 180+ and within inches of each other.

M2C-NLUSA · 07-03-2021, 11:38 AM

Looks like a good, safe time. You think the banking at Charlotte is something come down and try Daytona sometime. That’s a ball.

Hingle Mccringleberry · 07-03-2021, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Man that looks fun. Doesn't seem like you left much because the tires were screaming lol. Makes you respect the NASCAR drivers right? as they are going 180+ and within inches of each other.

Thanks! I didn't leave too much on the inner portion of the track, just feel like if I wasn't chicken on the oval I could have eeked out a few more MPH...
Yeah, when I did the track in 2017 with my Porsche I definitely left with a newfound respect for NASCAR. I also said at the time that I didn't feel like I would ever need/want to do this track again bc there's so little room for error with all the walls everywhere, but I had so much fun this time and felt more confident that I can't wait to go back! The different feeling is probably a product of more seat time in the interim...

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Looks like a good, safe time. You think the banking at Charlotte is something come down and try Daytona sometime. That’s a ball.

No doubt would love to!

popcornten · 07-03-2021, 10:34 PM

Wow, that’s a lot of concrete walls right off the racing surface!

AJAXF1 · 07-06-2021, 11:53 AM

Any mods done to your car? What drive modes and traction settings did you use? I've still got 700 miles to break in but can't wait to get out there. This was some damn fine driving!

Hingle Mccringleberry · 07-06-2021, 03:30 PM

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Any mods done to your car? What drive modes and traction settings did you use? I've still got 700 miles to break in but can't wait to get out there. This was some damn fine driving!

Thanks! Drive mode is Sport Plus for both steering and engine with MDM on.
I know a lot of other's have commented that they feel the steering feel is better with it set in comfort, but I don't buy it.

Here's the upgrade list...

Engine: Carbahn Stage 1 tune, Dinan heat exchanger

Brakes: Pagid Yellow RSL 29 Brake pads, Spiegler Stainless Brake lines, Castrol SRF Brake fluid

Exhaust: Active Autowerke EL mid-pipe with signature exhaust

Transmission: Autosolutions short shift kit, Ultimate Clutch Pedal

Suspension: Ohlins Road and Track coilovers, Dinan Tension strut ball joint, Dinan Rear toe link and Forward lower trailing link, H&R Front sway bar, Turner Motorsports front and rear adjustable sway bar links, Ground Control adjustable front camber plates
Camber- Front: -2.5 degrees Rear: -2.2 degrees
Corner balanced

Interior: BMW M Performance Electronic Steering wheel

Wheels: Apex EC-7

Tires: Tires- Toyo R888Rs: 265/30/19 front, 295/30/19 rear

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