Thunderbolt Raceway M3 Lap

Addicted2M · 07-26-2011, 11:37 AM

Hey guys yesterday was my first time taking the M to the track didnt want the day to end. The M is truly an amazing car I ran with Pilot super sports. I will post some pics once I get them back .

Check it out let me know what you think.

http://contour.com/stories/file0004--196

Thanks

drey · 07-26-2011, 02:17 PM

Good video - thanks.

Next time pull your camera back a bit so we can see the speedo and tach as you move around the course.

JohnnyRoaster · 07-26-2011, 05:14 PM

Looks like a fun track except for the traffic. The instructor seemed to be pretty helpful. I am surprised he let you drift towards the end.

Addicted2M · 07-26-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

Looks like a fun track except for the traffic. The instructor seemed to be pretty helpful. I am surprised he let you drift towards the end.

great track cant wait to go back. yaaa traffic was a killer I kept pulling into the pits instead of flat out on the strait to get some space. pretty fast overall 60-140mph fun track, The instructor was my friend hahaha made the experience much better.

GOVCO · 07-26-2011, 07:10 PM

Nice driving! The Vette will def. pull on us, but you kept in nice an tight until the straights. Nice lines. Bravo!

RussRamz · 07-26-2011, 07:51 PM

Coming from Europe, I don't understand the signals for overtaking in the states. Why don't people just use the turn signals instead of waving a hand out of the window (taking your hand off the wheel). Also, why do all cars run with the windows down?

piloto · 07-26-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RussRamz

Coming from Europe, I don't understand the signals for overtaking in the states. Why don't people just use the turn signals instead of waving a hand out of the window (taking your hand off the wheel). Also, why do all cars run with the windows down?

Windows down for ease of escaping in case of fire, or needing assistance from the local track workers. As for the hand signals, I couldn't agree with you more. I've done one track day in Europe (at Spa, not counting two trips to the ring), and to my amazement, I was allowed to keep the windows up, no one asked if I knew how to drive or not, and everyone properly used their turn signals to allow for safe passing. I really preferred it that way.

RussRamz · 07-26-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by piloto

Windows down for ease of escaping in case of fire, or needing assistance from the local track workers. As for the hand signals, I couldn't agree with you more. I've done one track day in Europe (at Spa, not counting two trips to the ring), and to my amazement, I was allowed to keep the windows up, no one asked if I knew how to drive or not, and everyone properly used their turn signals to allow for safe passing. I really preferred it that way.

Interesting. Perhaps the real reason windows are down is so American drivers can wave their arm out the window.

Addicted2M · 07-27-2011, 07:09 AM

hahha I agree with using your signals instead of waving your hand out of the window, I wish we could have kept the windows up It was pretty hot out and it also slows you down a bit. Thanks for all the comments, hopefully I can track at the Ring all time favorite.

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Addicted2M Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BROOKVILLE,NY iTrader: (1)	Thunderbolt Raceway M3 Lap Hey guys yesterday was my first time taking the M to the track didnt want the day to end. The M is truly an amazing car I ran with Pilot super sports. I will post some pics once I get them back . Check it out let me know what you think. http://contour.com/stories/file0004--196 Thanks __________________ [E92 M3 6MT][cold weather pckg][Tech pckg][Michelin Pilot Super Sports][AFE Intake][Turner Test Pipes][Rear Fog Light Mod] Last edited by Addicted2M; 07-26-2011 at 11:45 AM..
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drey Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan, JZB/BB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Good video - thanks. Next time pull your camera back a bit so we can see the speedo and tach as you move around the course.
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	Looks like a fun track except for the traffic. The instructor seemed to be pretty helpful. I am surprised he let you drift towards the end. __________________
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GOVCO Lieutenant 16 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 E90 AW M3 DCT [Slight Mods] Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Nice driving! The Vette will def. pull on us, but you kept in nice an tight until the straights. Nice lines. Bravo!
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RussRamz M Slut 18 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Mineral White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adenau, GE via 3 years in dreadful El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	Coming from Europe, I don't understand the signals for overtaking in the states. Why don't people just use the turn signals instead of waving a hand out of the window (taking your hand off the wheel). Also, why do all cars run with the windows down? __________________ You have to be 100% behind someone before you can stab them in the back. David Brent
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Addicted2M Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BROOKVILLE,NY iTrader: (1)	hahha I agree with using your signals instead of waving your hand out of the window, I wish we could have kept the windows up It was pretty hot out and it also slows you down a bit. Thanks for all the comments, hopefully I can track at the Ring all time favorite. __________________ [E92 M3 6MT][cold weather pckg][Tech pckg][Michelin Pilot Super Sports][AFE Intake][Turner Test Pipes][Rear Fog Light Mod]
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