09-05-2008, 11:49 AM
I will kick in my two cents about turn 4 and 5 at Thunderbolt. My first day on the track I used the line I had read about which was to pinch turn 4 on the inside to set up for 5. I was turning 1:38 on day one. Day 2 I started to experiment and started tracking out 3/4 of the way in 4 and entering 5 from the middle of the track. 4 is certainly faster tracking out. There is plenty of curbing at track out for 5 so you can hammer the throttle once you get to apex. This and an earlier apex in 1 and using the curbing more at track out for 1 got me 1:35's and 1:36's consistently. ( I am sure some adjustment in the octopus as well was was part of the reduction in lap time) Looking forward to getting back out on Thunderbolt but I am sure getting faster lap times will be very challenging.
Now I just need to stock up on Hoosiers. Thunderbolt was really rough on outer left tires.
Now I just need to stock up on Hoosiers. Thunderbolt was really rough on outer left tires.
1995 993 - Track car
1994 965 - Race car
2002 Boxster - Her car but I get to drive it
2008 Cayenne S - Her daily driver
2006 Ford F-250 crew cab diesel - Porsche Suppport Vehicle & Tow truck
1994 965 - Race car
2002 Boxster - Her car but I get to drive it
2008 Cayenne S - Her daily driver
2006 Ford F-250 crew cab diesel - Porsche Suppport Vehicle & Tow truck