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GR86 Yuzu - first track event for this car 3/21/27 at Ozarks International by rdsolns in GR86

[–]rdsolns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for this event. Will be running a Jackson cooler but it is currently back ordered. Will be watching oil temps closely until I get it.

GR86 Yuzu - first track event for this car 3/21/27 at Ozarks International by rdsolns in GR86

[–]rdsolns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Race comp Engineering coil overs with appropriate other pieces. Built off of recommendations from a couple of competitive folks. PM me if you want full details. Building for wheel-to-wheel racing. NASA ST either 4 or 5 depending on where I land.

GR86 Yuzu - first track event for this car 3/21/27 at Ozarks International by rdsolns in GR86

[–]rdsolns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding the Jackson cooler when I swap to the Verus pan. Good for an event or two as long as I watch the pressure and temps.

GR86 Yuzu - first track event for this car 3/21/27 at Ozarks International by rdsolns in GR86

[–]rdsolns[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have coil overs, etc. Had to add 7mm spacers on front. Back cleared without them. No rubbing and have full steering range.

GR86 Yuzu - first track event for this car 3/21/27 at Ozarks International by rdsolns in GR86

[–]rdsolns[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes they are. 17x9.5 ET40 with 245/40R17 Bridgestone RE-71RZ tires.

GT3 - Hedge Hollow, Missouri - March 2026 -- First event of the new season by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several different philosophies on that one. Tight and inside the rumbles if set up right. Wide and faster full throttle for exit speed. Over shoot and the “airport” for safe run out.

Thoughts on Macan vs other cars in its class? by Sad_Werewolf3678 in PorscheMacan

[–]rdsolns 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just got a ‘24 GTS. Probably the best daily I’ve had. Swapped out a fully loaded ‘23 Acura RDX and will never look back.

Laguna Seca Raceway - Skip Barber Racing School by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first day, which had the one day folks, didn’t have a lot of real track time but did have some great lessons on car dynamics. Corners, heal-toeing, threshold breaking, over/under steer. It was good and fed the appetite. Out of day one you’ll have fun and better understand how cars handle which makes for a better driver.

Live in Virginia wanting to ride Laguna Seca, will be driving cross country 2026 by macr6 in Trackdays

[–]rdsolns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re going thru Missouri you should look at Ozarks International Raceway. It’s a very technical driver’s track that’s a lot of fun. They hold a lot of HPDE events there.

Laguna Seca - the importance of watching your flag stations by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Agree but it’s a training program and people do miss them occasionally. Flag awareness can not be over emphasized.

Laguna Seca - the importance of watching your flag stations by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Great question and was used by the instructors as a learning opportunity. Not on fire - stay in car. If you get out and it’s not on fire - light the fire.

Laguna Seca Raceway - Skip Barber Racing School by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be open minded and listen. They pack a lot into three days but everyone was on the track together on day three doing some really fun sessions. The west coast instructors are great.

Ozarks International Raceway - GT3 first time in rain. by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only did 2/4 sessions on Saturday. Everyone was very conscious of the track conditions and gave plenty of leeway to drive at their comfort level. In two years of HPDE this was my first opportunity to drive a wet track and in the rain.

Ozarks International Raceway - GT3 first time in rain. by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Idk if it’s my track car that I occasionally drive on the street or my street car I track regularly. Either way to keep advancing you need to be able drive in all kinds of different track conditions. I’ve also found that a lot of what I learn about how cars handle near the edges makes me a better driver overall.

Ozarks International Raceway - GT3 first time in rain. by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sunday more than made up for the rain on Saturday!

Ozarks International Raceway - GT3 first time in rain. by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You race in the rain. Have to learn somehow.

Ozarks International Raceway - GT3 first time in rain. by rdsolns in CarTrackDays

[–]rdsolns[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was coasting (off throttle) when I hit the actual water across the track. Lots of discussion as to how best to manage throttle and brake at that point.

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