Thunderhilll Pics and Video. Mighty Fine Weekend!

[Trackrat]

Great weekend at Thunderhill Raceway hanging with my track pals. Mikymu was there with his Cup which he kept on track and Lar and Cameron were looking good too. Several other regular Porsche guys were there as well in a variety of models making for a fun D group.

Finally getting very comfortable with the car and I remain simply thrilled with the handling. Seems the harder I push the car the more it gives back. I dialed in a touch more push and gave it a bit more camber to work the tires more evenly and consistent, drama-free, fast lap times show it is a good set-up.

Some vid and pics.

I ran my fastest time ever, on my street tires, and was able to harass my pals on slicks so some self back patting there...lol The GT3 in front of me is on Hoosiers and a 4-way Ohlins suspension.



Mike in his new (to him) Cup- watch the rear view cam for first half of video. He is getting faster every lap:



Having fun:



Lamar in his well driven Cayman:



Busting berms and chasing Doug:



My super fancy noise cheating tailpipe extensions:



Being chased by the marauding herd!

[TRAKCAR]

Nice driving and nice video and pics!

The car sounds and handles great..

[FTS]

I really enjoyed watching these vids Pete, awesome driving. Interesting that you ran the best times with street tires, any particular reason you think?

I could not help but notice, especially on the first vid, either the camera or your car was slightly wobbling side to side on road undulations, if it was the car, do you think it might help to increase the rebound a little, may be just on the rears?

[24Chromium]

This event was run by Hooked on Driving. It was billed as "Summerfest". It could have more accurately been named "Porschefest" by Hooked on Porsches. LOL

There were a heck of a lot of P-cars out there! I thought it was the GGR chapter of the PCA a few times. LOL

[24Chromium]

Originally Posted by Trackrat

Being chased by the marauding herd!

I'm pretty sure that I'm the caboose in this train.

This run group sure had some wicked fast drivers. And Trackrat was right up there at the top of the time sheets!

Always fun to hang out with you, buddy. Looking forward to doing it again soon!

[Trackrat]

Originally Posted by TRAKCAR

Nice driving and nice video and pics!

The car sounds and handles great..

Thanks Peter! Yes indeed, dialed in, nothing I would want to change.

Originally Posted by FTS

I really enjoyed watching these vids Pete, awesome driving. Interesting that you ran the best times with street tires, any particular reason you think?

I could not help but notice, especially on the first vid, either the camera or your car was slightly wobbling side to side on road undulations, if it was the car, do you think it might help to increase the rebound a little, may be just on the rears?

You know they say the camera adds 10 lbs? Perhaps it also accentuates my errors? lol...Maybe you are noticing road undulations? Increasing rebound damping could be interesting and make it even better in the transitions, always willing to try something different. Will let you know

Have always ran street tires of some sort, never slicks. Trying to learn just what the car has to give and in my opinion that is best done with tires that have some forgiveness while finding the edge. These videos were on my usual Pirelli Trofeo's.

Originally Posted by 24Chromium

This event was run by Hooked on Driving. It was billed as "Summerfest". It could have more accurately been named "Porschefest" by Hooked on Porsches. LOL

There were a heck of a lot of P-cars out there! I thought it was the GGR chapter of the PCA a few times. LOL

That is a fact Event organizer was joking about it. The more the better Let it be recognized that there were a couple well-driven race-prep Corvettes there that were stunningly fast.

Originally Posted by 24Chromium

I'm pretty sure that I'm the caboose in this train.

This run group sure had some wicked fast drivers. And Trackrat was right up there at the top of the time sheets!

Always fun to hang out with you, buddy. Looking forward to doing it again soon!

I think that was you acting as lookout on the hill Lar! No worries friend, we'll get you as fast as you want to go. Practice practice practice!

[FTS]

It is soooo much fun to run with similar speed GTs on the track and friends that you know about their driving. The pictures and vids are just awesome. Every time I come back from track I tell my wife, "yeah, I'm done for a month or so," then I watch and read stories like this and want to go back out there again

[lawjdc]

Pete, it was a great time this weekend, no doubt about it. You are getting way too fast!

Always a pleasure to run with you!

-Doug

[Trackrat]

Originally Posted by lawjdc

Pete, it was a great time this weekend, no doubt about it. You are getting way too fast!

Always a pleasure to run with you!

-Doug

You are a fine Rabbit to chase, Doug. You car is looking awesome! Wish you could make it out to more events Such a great weekend, no damaged cars, great weather, nice folks.

[mooty]

doug, come out again for PCA GGR 7/16-17.
a lot of GT3 will be there.

as well as NCRC at TH 7/9-10

[Trackrat]

Originally Posted by mooty

doug, come out again for PCA GGR 7/16-17.
a lot of GT3 will be there.

as well as NCRC at TH 7/9-10

I just signed up for GGR, all the usual suspect names on the registration list Unless we broil in the heat it is going to be a fine weekend. See you there John!

[mooty]

july wont be too hot at TH. it's august that will be bad.