noob HPDE questions

cossie1600

LRP is not a great place for first timer due to its narrow groove and its relative distance to the wall. I would pick Thunderbolt over LRP anyday, but I thought Thunderbolt is rather boring. Here is a lap from Thunderbolt 0908 NJMP Thunderbolt C6 Corvette Redline TT Day 1 - YouTube

One from LRP Lime Rock Park LRP 370z downpour time trial run - YouTube

Also remember there is basically one passing zone at LRP, 2 or 3 at Thunderbolt. There is nothing worse than getting stuck behind a Miata

(I have never tried Lighning, so can't comment on that)

ChrisSlicks

I agree with Sig. Pads and fluid are a must, oil cooler you maybe might get away with for one day if it was cool enough and you were going very easy, but if you drive hard you are going to overheat at any temperature.

I liked NJMP Lightning alot, challenging course with 2 blind crests and the great slingshot off the lightbulb onto the front straight. Easy to learn, difficult to master.

Here's my time trial laps from Lightning.
COMSCC NJMP Lightning TT 7-3-11 - YouTube

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