[dmau9600]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Track can be highly addictive
BTW I wouldn't rush going solo after a single event. Tons to learn still...Just IMO.

That's good advice! They did say I can still have a coach in the B class. I'll take advantage of that.

[TrackClub]

Good idea indeed. The better "base" one has in terms of instruction, the better results down the line. I still seek it myself from time to time. The learning process never ends even for pros

[TrackClub]

Apologies for off subject question, but posting it here as it seems this thread is attended by many "track rats". What is the *technical* difference between PTM setting of Sport 2 vs Track? I know neither provides for yaw/stability control, but how do the 2 settings differ? Anyone knows tech details! Thanks!

[tgood3131]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Apologies for off subject question, but posting it here as it seems this thread is attended by many "track rats". What is the *technical* difference between PTM setting of Sport 2 vs Track? I know neither provides for yaw/stability control, but how do the 2 settings differ? Anyone knows tech details! Thanks!

I think it goes...

Sport 1: Limited Power w/ stability on
Sport 2: Limited Power w/ stability off
Race: Full Power, stability off

[seanblurr]

Originally Posted by dmau9600

Did my first HPDE track day yesterday at Thunderhill Raceway. Had a blast and cannot wait for the next event!

I was in the beginner A group and drove with an instructor the entire time, so I am looking forward to bumping into the B group for my next session and driving solo.

If anyone has experience with Thunderhill events, I would like to learn about other events that are worth looking into. I did my HPDE through the "Hooked on Driving" club.

Here is a video of one lap. Nothing special, but gotta start somewhere!

Basically anyone other than HOD. They are absurdly expensive.

[tx6g1le]

Track Night in America at Motorsports Ranch in Cresson, TX.

[TrackClub]

Very cool vid! Impressions between Track1 vs 2 modes re lap times etc? Thx!

[tx6g1le]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Very cool vid! Impressions between Track1 vs 2 modes re lap times etc? Thx!

Simple answer: The ass end moves more

Long answer: GM says the stability control is off once Sport 2 is selected. IMHO the car will still tend to cut fuel/timing when it feels the car losing it. This has made it difficult to slide the back end out and successfully come out of a corner on throttle. Full Race mode will allow you to consistently maintain throttle throughout a corner without any nannies chiming in. I prefer Race for AutoX since it tends to be tighter and more susceptible to sliding than on track.

[JeromeS13]

Originally Posted by tx6g1le

Simple answer: The ass end moves more

Long answer: GM says the stability control is off once Sport 2 is selected. IMHO the car will still tend to cut fuel/timing when it feels the car losing it. This has made it difficult to slide the back end out and successfully come out of a corner on throttle. Full Race mode will allow you to consistently maintain throttle throughout a corner without any nannies chiming in. I prefer Race for AutoX since it tends to be tighter and more susceptible to sliding than on track.

The nannies will still kick in with Race mode.

[tx6g1le]

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

The nannies will still kick in with Race mode.

No kidding? Well, they may be there but it's not noticeable compared to the any other mode.

[JeromeS13]

Originally Posted by tx6g1le

No kidding? Well, they may be there but it's not noticeable compared to the any other mode.

True. They're definitely toned down a bit. I was expecting everything to be off, too. But, if you watch my videos on YouTube, they definitely kick in...

[TrackClub]

There is a difference in traction control as in corner exit usually vs stability control which may intervene in corner entry or mid corner phase - usually. Based on the chart I posted stability control is off in the top 2 modes. But traction control stays on just at different levels.

[TrackClub]

So Jerome, "ass moves more" in what corner phase?
Entry, mid, exit, or all? Thx!

[JeromeS13]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

So Jerome, "ass moves more" in what corner phase?
Entry, mid, exit, or all? Thx!

I'll have to watch my video again. But, as I recall, it was mainly in corner exit.