SPOHN'S Journal II Track Demon Reborn

ENT-Z · 03-09-2014, 09:53 PM

Agreed. I love that book!

SPOHN · 03-10-2014, 01:19 PM

Here's some videos of my first weekend ever at VIR (Virginia International Raceway). Great track indeed. It really changed my hole perspective on how I drive and how different tracks will teach you so much more to driving. This track really requires smooth inputs throw out all turns and only then you will see how much smoother your car handling characteristics work for you thus more speed beyond what you could imagine.

The track was just resurfaced so many driving lines where changed so even the instructors had to figure them out. So T2. T10, T11, and T12 had changed a lot so I know a lot of time could be made up there. I never really got a got hot lap due to traffic but that's ok. Especially after passing everyone twice in one session. But either way much improvement is needed on my part for smoother inputs.

Megan370z · 03-10-2014, 02:02 PM

Ive seen quite a few video on VIR .... I got to plan a trip down south in the next 3 years .this one and road atlanta are on my list !

martin82 · 03-10-2014, 02:08 PM

what happens if you go over those big *** berms?

SPOHN · 03-10-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

what happens if you go over those big *** berms?

There not that bad really. It's mostly how well your car can handle. I saw a GTR complete jump one like it was meant to he. Course when you have $12 JRZ. No problem. It didn't upset his car none.

travisjb · 03-10-2014, 02:56 PM

nice driving... be cautious of overtaking at start / finish, you are hanging out at the pit out line, not a great place to be at 100+mph

SPOHN · 03-10-2014, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

nice driving... be cautious of overtaking at start / finish, you are hanging out at the pit out line, not a great place to be at 100+mph

No doubt. My two instructors wanted me there to keep the wheel straight threw the little dog leg there. It works good but IMO it's still basically straight through there to maintain same speed safely. And entering a hot track they should (key word) stay to the far right. But we all know how that could work. Next time I should be solo there and I'll try some few things.

synolimit · 03-10-2014, 04:36 PM

Love VIR on my bike. We take the sharp right though up the hill after the bridge. The G force is awesome!

Spohn I count around 2:24? That good?

jlo370z · 03-10-2014, 07:19 PM

Nice videos, I miss being on the track

SPOHN · 03-20-2014, 05:52 AM

Pics from VIR

1cleanZ · 03-20-2014, 08:03 AM

Great Pics...are a little more clear on FB.

N0SL3N · 03-20-2014, 08:16 AM

Love that second one with your wheel tucked!

Rusty · 03-22-2014, 09:14 PM

How does it feel being back behind the wheel again?

SPOHN · 03-22-2014, 11:47 PM

Like a drunken prom date

djtodd · 03-23-2014, 01:24 AM

It's messy, ends quickly, and everyone is slightly groggy and embarrassed afterwards?

03-09-2014, 09:53 PM	#901 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Agreed. I love that book! sig11 likes this.

03-10-2014, 01:19 PM	#902 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Here's some videos of my first weekend ever at VIR (Virginia International Raceway). Great track indeed. It really changed my hole perspective on how I drive and how different tracks will teach you so much more to driving. This track really requires smooth inputs throw out all turns and only then you will see how much smoother your car handling characteristics work for you thus more speed beyond what you could imagine. The track was just resurfaced so many driving lines where changed so even the instructors had to figure them out. So T2. T10, T11, and T12 had changed a lot so I know a lot of time could be made up there. I never really got a got hot lap due to traffic but that's ok. Especially after passing everyone twice in one session. But either way much improvement is needed on my part for smoother inputs. Megan370z, Mr&Mrs and carlitos_370z like this. __________________

03-10-2014, 02:02 PM	#903 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 23	Ive seen quite a few video on VIR .... I got to plan a trip down south in the next 3 years .this one and road atlanta are on my list ! SPOHN likes this. __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

03-10-2014, 02:56 PM	#906 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	nice driving... be cautious of overtaking at start / finish, you are hanging out at the pit out line, not a great place to be at 100+mph __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-10-2014, 04:36 PM	#908 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Love VIR on my bike. We take the sharp right though up the hill after the bridge. The G force is awesome! Spohn I count around 2:24? That good? __________________ 13 370z- Last edited by synolimit; 03-10-2014 at 04:43 PM.

03-10-2014, 02:08 PM	#904 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	what happens if you go over those big *** berms?

03-10-2014, 07:19 PM	#909 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	Nice videos, I miss being on the track __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

03-20-2014, 05:52 AM	#910 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Pics from VIR G37sHKS, onzedge, shadoquad and 1 others like this. __________________

03-20-2014, 08:03 AM	#911 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Great Pics...are a little more clear on FB. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

03-20-2014, 08:16 AM	#912 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	Love that second one with your wheel tucked! __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

03-22-2014, 09:14 PM	#913 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,867 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	How does it feel being back behind the wheel again? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-22-2014, 11:47 PM	#914 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Like a drunken prom date Rusty likes this. __________________

03-23-2014, 01:24 AM	#915 (permalink)
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