ZL1 vs $1,000,000 in Supercars

GrabTheWheel · 02-06-2018, 08:09 PM

Hey Guys, I thought I'd share this little edit I put together from Buttonwillow. Again sorry for the poor audio, I just purchased an external mic and will work on getting some quality audio in the future.

Just out of curiosity what is a fast laptime for a non 1LE ZL1 at this track? My best lap of the day was 01:58.773 which was my 70th of 84 laps for the day on completely bald corded Goodyear factory tires. Excited to see what I can do on fresh Cup 2's!

Also looking for 19 inch affordable wheel and tire options for the track? Would love some suggestions.

Gunkk · 02-06-2018, 08:21 PM

Haha fantastic run!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-06-2018, 08:35 PM

That's some great driving - and cool video cut!!

...I think I do regret getting the ZL1 1LE sometimes, and not being able to use that A10...

A quick google search shows some lap times in the 2:00 + some change. I'd say you're moving!

Infern0 · 02-06-2018, 08:38 PM

Beautiful driving and great job on the video.

Any reason you stuck with 'race' PTM and not one of the sport options?

quikag · 02-06-2018, 08:56 PM

I’ve watched a lot of track car vids including my own. That was a good one. Thank you for sharing and NICE driving.

ninetres · 02-06-2018, 09:36 PM

I had a buddy run a 56 in someone else’s a10 there. He said he was driving about 8/10s, talking with the owner doing some instruction the few laps he had it out. He was flat out amazed at how the car handles and brakes considering how big/heavy it is. Regardless a 58 is still cookin for a stock car on street tires.

ST1LE · 02-07-2018, 07:07 AM

HAHAHAHA, I got a real kick out of seeing the guy in a Ferrari wave you by. That must have felt awesome! Well done OP, great video too.

MrWhite1015 · 02-07-2018, 07:38 AM

That just made my morning ... love the ding lol. Nice job OP

kwav8r · 02-07-2018, 07:53 AM

Great video and better driving- Well done! Gotta feel good hanging with the high dollar supercars in "just a Camaro"

Also found it curious that the YouTube video right after yours was a French car show comparing a 5th Gen ZL1 to a Hellcat? Wonder what the French would think about the 6th Gen.

Jeffro19 · 02-07-2018, 08:16 AM

Great driving! Looked like a pro out there. Well done!

motorhead · 02-07-2018, 08:45 AM

Ive never done this type of driving in a nonrace car. Your driving looks awesome, but my question is "Why do the cars in front of you slow down after awhile and wave you by?" Is this some type of rule or do they just get tired of the intensity of having a car follwing them?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-07-2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

Ive never done this type of driving in a nonrace car. Your driving looks awesome, but my question is "Why do the cars in front of you slow down after awhile and wave you by?" Is this some type of rule or do they just get tired of the intensity of having a car follwing them?

That was called a "point-by". In most driving groups at HPDEs like this, there are passing rules to ensure communication of intent and therefore safe passing by other cars. When a driver rides up your behind, and is capable of producing a better lap time than you, it is courtesy to point them by. If you don't, you could get flagged for impeding traffic...not to mention the irritation back in the pits when the session is over.

drfeelgood · 02-07-2018, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

That was called a "point-by". In most driving groups at HPDEs like this, there are passing rules to ensure communication of intent and therefore safe passing by other cars. When a driver rides up your behind, and is capable of producing a better lap time than you, it is courtesy to point them by. If you don't, you could get flagged for impeding traffic...not to mention the irritation back in the pits when the session is over.

Thank you for the explanation. I haven’t gotten into tracking the car yet, but would like to. I was curious about this as well. Thanks OP for the vid, looks like you are moving out there! It’s been great learning from all of the guys on this forum!

motorhead · 02-07-2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

That was called a "point-by". In most driving groups at HPDEs like this, there are passing rules to ensure communication of intent and therefore safe passing by other cars. When a driver rides up your behind, and is capable of producing a better lap time than you, it is courtesy to point them by. If you don't, you could get flagged for impeding traffic...not to mention the irritation back in the pits when the session is over.

I thought maybe they had to pull over to cry because of the menace in their rear view. Lol

02-06-2018, 08:21 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Must... catch... the McLaren!!! Haha fantastic run!!

02-06-2018, 08:35 PM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	That's some great driving - and cool video cut!! ...I think I do regret getting the ZL1 1LE sometimes, and not being able to use that A10... A quick google search shows some lap times in the 2:00 + some change. I'd say you're moving! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-06-2018, 08:38 PM	#4
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Beautiful driving and great job on the video. Any reason you stuck with 'race' PTM and not one of the sport options? __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 - Everything but the sunroof - Sold 2010 Camaro SS - 650RWHP Daily Driver - Traded

02-06-2018, 08:56 PM	#5
quikag Drives: 2SS '16 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 93	I’ve watched a lot of track car vids including my own. That was a good one. Thank you for sharing and NICE driving. __________________ '16 2SS White/Adrenaline Red Coupe Mag ride, 8-speed, Sunroof, Dual-Mode Exhaust, Black wheels Also: 2010 ZR1 2018 GT3 2013 LX570

02-07-2018, 07:07 AM	#7
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	HAHAHAHA, I got a real kick out of seeing the guy in a Ferrari wave you by. That must have felt awesome! Well done OP, great video too. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

02-06-2018, 09:36 PM	#6
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	I had a buddy run a 56 in someone else’s a10 there. He said he was driving about 8/10s, talking with the owner doing some instruction the few laps he had it out. He was flat out amazed at how the car handles and brakes considering how big/heavy it is. Regardless a 58 is still cookin for a stock car on street tires.

02-07-2018, 07:38 AM	#8
MrWhite1015 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6MT Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West Palm Beach FL Posts: 12	That just made my morning ... love the ding lol. Nice job OP

02-07-2018, 07:53 AM	#9
kwav8r Flyin NOE Drives: 2018 ZL1 (A10) Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 949	Great video and better driving- Well done! Gotta feel good hanging with the high dollar supercars in "just a Camaro" Also found it curious that the YouTube video right after yours was a French car show comparing a 5th Gen ZL1 to a Hellcat? Wonder what the French would think about the 6th Gen.

02-07-2018, 08:16 AM	#10
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Great driving! Looked like a pro out there. Well done! __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

02-07-2018, 08:45 AM	#11
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Ive never done this type of driving in a nonrace car. Your driving looks awesome, but my question is "Why do the cars in front of you slow down after awhile and wave you by?" Is this some type of rule or do they just get tired of the intensity of having a car follwing them?

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