4 really fun laps

DR_ · 02-11-2013, 08:47 AM

The video is pretty boring but I was having an absolute blast. This is Motorsport Ranch in Cresson Texas, just south of Ft. Worth. I would consider it my home track as I've ran it more than any other track, probably by double. In the video I am running the 3.1 configuration, which is my favorite. I am still on the stock Bridgestone’s so there was a lot of squealing and sliding.

SPOHN · 02-11-2013, 05:48 PM

Ha. Nothing boring about that vid. Felt like I was in the car. Great driving. What app were you using?

JARblue · 02-11-2013, 05:56 PM

Love your videos

cossie1600 · 02-11-2013, 06:16 PM

What is that thing on the front windshield? External GPS?

DR_ · 02-11-2013, 08:43 PM

Thanks! I am using Harrys Lap Timer and that is a external Tom Tom GPS iPhone mount that I have wired into my iPhone 4s. I've had the mount since I had an iPhone 3 and I find it works a lot better than just using the internal GPS on the iPhone. I just ordered an iPhone 5 and I doubt it will work with the Tom Tom because of the lightning connector so hopefully the internal GPS will be good enough.

ENT-Z · 02-21-2013, 08:38 PM

Great driving!!!

bigdog1250 · 02-22-2013, 09:51 AM

^+1 Solid job behind the wheel.

I'm doing my first track event next Saturday, couldn't be more excited.
Will probably download that app

Fishey · 02-22-2013, 10:42 AM

That track looks like fun wish it wasn't so far away would love to drive it.

DR_ · 02-22-2013, 10:56 AM

We are really lucky to have 7 tracks within 3 hour drive from Dallas and another 3 more within 5 hours. I think this combined with being able to test all year is bringing a lot of pro teams to the area.

MSR - Motosport Ranch - Ft. Worth
TMS - Texas Motor Speedway - Ft. Worth
ECR - Eagles Canyon Raceway - Ft. Worth
TWS - Texas World Speedway - College Station
Harris Hill - Austin
COTA - Austin
Driveway - Austin

bigpat728 · 02-25-2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR_

We are really lucky to have 7 tracks within 3 hour drive from Dallas and another 3 more within 5 hours. I think this combined with being able to test all year is bringing a lot of pro teams to the area.

MSR - Motosport Ranch - Ft. Worth
TMS - Texas Motor Speedway - Ft. Worth
ECR - Eagles Canyon Raceway - Ft. Worth
TWS - Texas World Speedway - College Station
Harris Hill - Austin
COTA - Austin
Driveway - Austin

msr-houston is a fun track too. i just did my first track day on it last the past weekend

DR_ · 02-25-2013, 12:51 PM

MSR-H is one of the three that are over 3 hours but less than 5 hours from Dallas.
I'm not a big fan of MSR-H as it has no elevation change and every time I go it rains (10 miles from Gulf). I don't mind a little rain sometimes but it sucks to drive 5 hours and then get a lot of rain.

I highly recommend you make a event at TWS in College Station. It is only 90 miles from Houston and there are events there all the time.

02-11-2013, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	4 really fun laps The video is pretty boring but I was having an absolute blast. This is Motorsport Ranch in Cresson Texas, just south of Ft. Worth. I would consider it my home track as I've ran it more than any other track, probably by double. In the video I am running the 3.1 configuration, which is my favorite. I am still on the stock Bridgestone’s so there was a lot of squealing and sliding. bigdog1250, m4a1mustang, 1st and 3 others like this.

02-11-2013, 05:48 PM	#2 (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	Ha. Nothing boring about that vid. Felt like I was in the car. Great driving. What app were you using? __________________

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02-22-2013, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	^+1 Solid job behind the wheel. I'm doing my first track event next Saturday, couldn't be more excited. Will probably download that app __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

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DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Thanks! I am using Harrys Lap Timer and that is a external Tom Tom GPS iPhone mount that I have wired into my iPhone 4s. I've had the mount since I had an iPhone 3 and I find it works a lot better than just using the internal GPS on the iPhone. I just ordered an iPhone 5 and I doubt it will work with the Tom Tom because of the lightning connector so hopefully the internal GPS will be good enough.

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DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	We are really lucky to have 7 tracks within 3 hour drive from Dallas and another 3 more within 5 hours. I think this combined with being able to test all year is bringing a lot of pro teams to the area. MSR - Motosport Ranch - Ft. Worth TMS - Texas Motor Speedway - Ft. Worth ECR - Eagles Canyon Raceway - Ft. Worth TWS - Texas World Speedway - College Station Harris Hill - Austin COTA - Austin Driveway - Austin

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DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	MSR-H is one of the three that are over 3 hours but less than 5 hours from Dallas. I'm not a big fan of MSR-H as it has no elevation change and every time I go it rains (10 miles from Gulf). I don't mind a little rain sometimes but it sucks to drive 5 hours and then get a lot of rain. I highly recommend you make a event at TWS in College Station. It is only 90 miles from Houston and there are events there all the time.