Gtm Factoryfive

Sun is trying to come out

Well, we got 2.5 sessions in before the rain.

Vintage race group.

Stickers! Going with Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires at Heartland Park Topeka this weekend.

No track days in 2017. I’m looking forward to 2018!!!!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/6iq0db/a_perfect_example_of_power_to_weight_ratio_450hp/?st=J48U7PB9&sh=992f0670

A perfect example of power to weight ratio: 450hp Gt40 vs 700hp Hellcat • r/cars 57 points and 54 comments so far on reddit

People often ask "how fast will it go?" I don't have a standard answer. One guy said, well how high does the speedometer go?

Anyway, I took a stab at calculating THEORETICAL top speeds in each gear of my car.

Gear Top Speed
1 45
2 84
3 122
4 153
5 184
6 219

I believe I have or could hit 150 in fourth before on the track (I never use fifth gear).

It is funny driving on the highway in sixth knowing I can shift to second to pass people. Even downshifting to third could probably make most people crap their pants as it sounds like a jet fighter is going to land I you.

Tracks to scale source http://wordpress.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/race-tracks-to-scale-2.jpg

Here is one of my fastest laps at Gingerman. Still on street tires. The new alignment was an improvement and was able to use my adjustable shocks to knock off a couple more seconds. It's progress!

https://youtu.be/GXpwUVYcvhA

FFR GTM-072 at Gingerman August 2016 Factory five racing GTM #72 at Gingerman Raceway HPDE 3 1min 52sec with NASA Great Lakes Region.

Jumped in Lake Michigan after a great day at the track. Nothing broke, didn't go off track and ready for more tomorrow.

First time here. Weather looks great.

Mid engine corvette rumors. http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2016/07/30/chevrolet-super-corvette-general-motors/87677690/

Does Chevrolet have a super Corvette up its sleeve? Building a faster Corvette might seem like a no-brainer, but how fast? Perhaps more important: how expensive?