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Registrace 21. 06. 2018
Nurburgring Newbie - Lap 1 June 23, 2024
Haricot Vert on the Green Hell. Lap 1 is my first ever lap here, in the totally appropriate MK7 Golf GTI Nurbspec from Nurblife. I had originally selected a Porsche GT3RS from another company, but they canceled two weeks earlier without giving a reason. I did more research for recommendations for the uninitiated, and despite having over 1500 laps at race tracks in the USA, concluded that a lower powered, but still track-prepped and focused vehicle was more appropriate. Nurblife came up repeatedly in my research and I made arrangements with them about ten days in advance. In retrospect the updated choice of car was wise (and much more cost-effective!). I also had only booked a single lap with an instructor, but last minute had the presence of mind to request this for the full three laps I had booked. Fortunately they were able to accommodate me! I had arrived about an hour ahead of my scheduled drive time, and was glad to have the pre-drive prep and safety video occur at an unhurried pace. It was a great experience with the Nurblife folks! I would happily go with them again.
The video for this lap starts while we are already underway as both of us forgot to start the camera! My intent was simply to get a look at the entire circuit on this first lap, taking it easy. Subsequent laps got progressively quicker as my comfort level and familiarity with the car increased.
The video for this lap starts while we are already underway as both of us forgot to start the camera! My intent was simply to get a look at the entire circuit on this first lap, taking it easy. Subsequent laps got progressively quicker as my comfort level and familiarity with the car increased.
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Nurburgring Newbie - Lap 2: June 23, 2024
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Haricot Vert does the Green Hell. My second lap ever. Feeling quite a bit better after the introductory lap but still hesitant. Great instruction from Alejandro! And again, maximum kudos to the team at Nurblife!!
Nurburgring Newbie - Lap 3: June 23, 2024
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My first time driving at the Nordschleife / Nurburgring. This is lap three so I'm less lost than the first couple of laps. Thanks and hats off to Nurblife who run a first class rental business and especially to my instructor Alejandro, who taught me a ton, and probably kept me alive! Now that the adrenaline has worn off (somewhat), watching the video makes me want more!
Thunderhill West CCW May 16, 2019 -- 1:29.8
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Great day out with the West Coast Lotus Meet folks! My first time on this track. The first session was a learning experience! The second started to bring things together and by the third I was able to run consistent 1:30's and this 1:29.8. I can see a few places already to shave more time but that will have to wait for another day. The car is an '08 Elise SC, stock motor, with upgraded brakes a...
PCA Stick and Paddle May 4 2019
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Shaky video once again due to using the iPhone camera. I had at least one better lap that was sub 2:04 this day but this is the best I have recorded with video. Stock motor 08 Elise SC with new Penske DA coil overs this season. Installed and set up with corner balance and alignment by master tech Ryan Chapman at Lotus Denver. Trashed my front brakes in the last session and Ryan has me on the ro...
Lotus Elise 2:04:90 at High Plains Raceway PCA DE June 24 2018
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Second best lap of the day. I managed a 2:04:71 later on but no video. Again, sorry for the shaky vid. New RAM mount on its way! Thanks again to Ryan Cain for instruction at the BMW HPDE and Ryan Chapman at Ferrari/Lotus of Denver for the excellent set up.
Lotus Elise at High Plains Raceway PCA DE May 6 2018
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Sorry for shaky video. I need a better mount for my iPhone! My best ever recorded lap getting under 2:06. The car is a mostly stock 2008 Lotus Elise SC with the base suspension (softer, non-adjustable and sits higher than the track pack). Running RE71's on Ethos wheels, 245 rears and 205 fronts. Other non-stock items: Larini Sport exhaust. BOE toe links and HP 2-piece rotors. Cobalt XR4 pads, A...
Your video inspired me, I also went to Nurblife today and rented a Golf with instruction. Excellent
Wonderful to hear! I hope you enjoyed the experience as much as I did!
@@haricotvert737 I did, I once did a trackday at Spa but that was too hardcore for me.
@@KevBoy3D Interesting to hear about Spa. Before I booked this rental, some friends suggested I start with Spa for a less intensive experience. Good to know you thought differently!
Do me a favour and pleeeeese overtake that pain in the ass Dutch Fiat guy; you can do it😀
Spanish instructor😜 is a bit of handfull.
Indeed! However, things happen fast out there, so I actually appreciated his constant chatter. Also, he's a very nice young man, and an Engineer who previously worked at Porsche Motorsport so he had some cool stories after the track session.
@@haricotvert737 I understand, is just that a saw video's of other coaches at Nurblife with a whole other approach; much more laidback:)
Great lap! What tires/size are you running?
Thanks Chad! Bridgestone RE71R (last year's tires pretty well worn) with 245/40-17 rear and 205/45-16 front.
Hi Chad - sorry for the long delay. I seldom log on.... I'm running 245/40/17 rear and 205/45/16 front. BF Goodrich RE-71R's.