2nd Scuderia track day done without a hiccup!

Amazing day at Pitt Race yesterday. I am getting much more comfortable with the car. Running MPSS 245/295 and the optimal hot temp truly is 32-34. ~36+ and they start to lose traction and get greasy. Thanks again F430GT for all the great info - it has all been extremely accurate.

Here is a little video of a 2013 Viper GTS following me at Pitt Race. He was taking another driver for a ride; I am solo. Met him after this session and was a great guy. Look forward to lapping with him again soon.

I had to pit towards the end of the video because my tires were up to 38PSI in the front and that meant reduced breaking and grip. It was about 87F air temp also, and very humid. I was experimenting in turn 10/11 (wide hairpin at end of back straight) which is why you see so many different lines. I think the double apex is the fastest - was hitting over 140 (indicated) at the end of the front straight with that exit. I could be faster in 9 if I get over onto the rumble, but was avoiding it. Turn 7 is also interesting. I think there is a faster setup there if you stay more toward the middle of the track. That is a substantial elevation drop.

I didn't realize, but the owners of Pitt Race also have ownership in VIR. They are not messing around either and appear to be dumping money into Pitt Race to make it first class. Very exciting time.

Hope you enjoy!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IjgMXAhyd4]Session 2 Lapping w Ferrari - YouTube[/ame]
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Thanks!

Yup - ~32/33 hot was the best feel out there. Also, the MPSS get a lot more stable after you have shaved off some rubber. F430GT also mentioned this and it is very accurate.

I bled out around 16PSI of air from the tires during the 3 sessions. I started at 32 PSI or so semi-hot. Crazy! I had to add air 2 times at home over 3 hours as the car cooled down.

Running 32 cold on the street minimum which gets to around ~36/34 - need pothole protection here in Pittsburgh ; )

 

Awesome! Have fun tomorrow! Yah I have some pro photos coming from this session as well.

 

Haha! I feel very fortunate to have the flexibility to pursue my passion right now.

Yah I know very little about tire tech. Went off of what F430GT said and also shot an email to Michelin. Michelin said 32 PSI as well. Similar experience in my M3 as well - once you get into the upper 30s PSI the tires get greasy and braking distance goes up. I love the MPSS - they are very communicative which helps at my current ability level.

 

Here are the photos!

Ferrari F430 Scuderia - studio721

 

Thanks! I agree!

Yes I did. He was hanging and shooting cars on my last track day. Got to talking and the rest is history as they say. Leaving for downtown shoot here in a few mins actually. Should be fun!

 

Dayuuuum - that is moving man! Sounds awesome. I definitely want to get to Road Atlanta in the next few years.

That sucks about the CTS-V. There were two major offs in the morning session before me (rotor explosion; suspension collapse), and multiple offs in my group as well as guys searched for the limits of their cars.

FYI - I managed to get my Scud to start on 4 cylinders again today. It is 100% from missing the first firing of the engine. Sounded like the starter missed and did not engage. Then started and it was on 4 cylinders with the air pump running. Just stopped and started it and was gtg. That is the only bug I'm aware of with this car. I've also had it stall one time in my garage on first start up. Minor issues.

How did your pads hold up? I think I may have overheated the fronts last time out...

 

Thanks for the support man!

 

FYI - Matt keeps adding photos to the link above. We did a photoshoot in a bunch of places in Pittsburgh today. Some really interesting photos are being added. Was a great time.

 

That is great to hear.

I know what you mean! I missed the front braking zone by a good margin on one lap when I was trying to go faster...which made me slower : P

Whatever is cool man on the pics - look forward to seeing them!

Thanks man! He just added a bunch more with some old railroad architecture. There are also more coming from PPG place, which has been featured in a few movies and is really an architectural icon of Pittsburgh. I don't facebook, but he is on there also:

https://www.facebook.com/MatthewLittlePhotography

 

Scud comes back next week from MAG.

See http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/360-430/458896-first-failure-my-430-scuderia-gearbox-cover-gasket.html for more info.

Downtime let's me fine tune the M3 and get it back in the track rotation. Best times were with MPSS at 32PSI hot...as soon as they cracked 34 they got greasy. 39PSI and it looked like I was doing my best impression of Tiff Needell.

...thought the track fans might appreciate ; )

Scud heads back to track on 10/25!

Later!

Pic at Pitt Race yesterday - coming out of turn 2, into 3:
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