RedfireV8
Senior Member
Starting the 2013 season my dad and I were looking forward to the next HPDE event but unfortunately they booked up real quick for their February event. Not that we couldn't just sign up and they possibly have a spot open but my dad had asked me if I wanted to go to their next Open Track Day (1-26-13), like 2 days before. I reluctantly said yes. Only because I've been out a couple times to watch him drive or to partake in their Mustang Experience but never been out there with my car.
I've been out to the drag strip with my car a dozen times but never on a road course and wanted some "instruction" for my first time out. Instead I'd be out by myself which is great but I'll admit I was a little worried about messing up or not following the flags correctly. Thankfully they had a brief meeting on the proper etiquette of being on the track. Within 2 laps I had it down.
It was supposed to be 3, 20 minute sessions but they ended up being 30 minute sessions which was great! I was amazed at how well the car overall did. Only once did I push it a little too hard and the rear came out slightly but recovered well. The brakes did well as well, especially for being stock with just HPS pads up front. Never really got mushy on me at any point during the day. Could definitely smell them by the second session. I'm definitely hooked at this point! I want to sell the 5.0 and pick up a nice DD and find an 05-09 and build it up much like the FR500's!
As far as vids and pics go, since I was driving on that day it was pretty difficult to get a lot. I did however get to play with the new GoPro Hero3. For the second and third session, I had it mounted to my dad's harness bar for some inside shots but unfortunately he noticed a leaking axle/hub seal(?) and didn't want to run anymore. I had to go out for my next session so there was no time to get it out.
The one camera angle may get a little boring and this was my first time editing a video, used to doing pictures. A lot harder than everyone makes it look on YouTube. Take it easy on me but feel free to critique me! Hope y'all enjoy!
I've been out to the drag strip with my car a dozen times but never on a road course and wanted some "instruction" for my first time out. Instead I'd be out by myself which is great but I'll admit I was a little worried about messing up or not following the flags correctly. Thankfully they had a brief meeting on the proper etiquette of being on the track. Within 2 laps I had it down.
It was supposed to be 3, 20 minute sessions but they ended up being 30 minute sessions which was great! I was amazed at how well the car overall did. Only once did I push it a little too hard and the rear came out slightly but recovered well. The brakes did well as well, especially for being stock with just HPS pads up front. Never really got mushy on me at any point during the day. Could definitely smell them by the second session. I'm definitely hooked at this point! I want to sell the 5.0 and pick up a nice DD and find an 05-09 and build it up much like the FR500's!
As far as vids and pics go, since I was driving on that day it was pretty difficult to get a lot. I did however get to play with the new GoPro Hero3. For the second and third session, I had it mounted to my dad's harness bar for some inside shots but unfortunately he noticed a leaking axle/hub seal(?) and didn't want to run anymore. I had to go out for my next session so there was no time to get it out.
The one camera angle may get a little boring and this was my first time editing a video, used to doing pictures. A lot harder than everyone makes it look on YouTube. Take it easy on me but feel free to critique me! Hope y'all enjoy!
