PTM Race mode

Timbo-1LE · 08-04-2018, 07:07 PM

Was at Sebring today, finally felt I was ready for race mode in PTM, shaved 3.5 seconds off. Glad I waited to build skills, but wow what a difference...

Move_Over · 08-04-2018, 09:11 PM

Very nice. What did your times look like?

Timbo-1LE · 08-05-2018, 04:54 AM

2:35, which I know is still slow compared to others. Each time out getting better and having fun.

Move_Over · 08-05-2018, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbo-1LE

2:35, which I know is still slow compared to others. Each time out getting better and having fun.

2:35 is good man! Shoot me your contact info, always looking for track buddies. I’m near Orlando

Dave-ROR · 08-05-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo-1LE

2:35, which I know is still slow compared to others. Each time out getting better and having fun.

If you want someone to ride with you, I'm willing. You could ride with me in my 1LE also.

I'm still not as fast as Jim though

2:35 isn't bad though either way. What group did you run with? Which run group?

Timbo-1LE · 09-06-2018, 03:12 PM

Dave, late response sorry been in Sydney working. Intermediate group with PDG. Going to Daytona Oct 25th with another group... Happy to connect.

slvrsrpnt · 09-06-2018, 06:19 PM

Very cool, I am going to try and make the one in December. Still very new and in the novice class.

Timbo-1LE · 09-07-2018, 05:00 AM

Don't worry about being a novice. I use to bracket race years ago, before I had 3 kids, this was new to me also. Read up, a lot of good advice from folks who have been doing this a while. Recommend you do hire an instructor for at least a half day, that will set you up with good habits from the start. Each event you will expand your capability and learn more about the car. Don't worry about being fast, be smooth and safe, speed will come. In a year, I'm amazed at my own improvement, and still have much to learn which is why this is so fun. Weird part, also believe it has made me a better and more observant driver on the street...

cab33 · 09-07-2018, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by slvrsrpnt

Very cool, I am going to try and make the one in December. Still very new and in the novice class.

You talking about the NASA at Sebring in December?

Dave-ROR · 09-07-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbo-1LE

Dave, late response sorry been in Sydney working. Intermediate group with PDG. Going to Daytona Oct 25th with another group... Happy to connect.

No worries. If you are ever at a Chin event, feel free to stop by and jump in the passenger seat.

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Originally Posted by slvrsrpnt

Very cool, I am going to try and make the one in December. Still very new and in the novice class.

Which group? I generally only run with Chin and PCA at Sebring. IMO Chin offers better instructors.

I'll be at the PCA event on 9/15-16 but no passengers are allowed.. but if anyone else will be there come by and say Hi!

Edit: I will likely do the Chin event November 3/4 (not sure which day, but probably Saturday). Dec 8/9.. might be at Barber racing. Will likely do the Chin thanksgiving event at Road Atlanta also, it will be my first time at RA with the 1LE.

blackknight0512 · 09-07-2018, 09:30 AM

this is awesome. I am looking at going up to sebring for my first track day in the coming months. I need to get to 1500 miles first though. I have been reading a lot and watching people's pdr of running at sebring so I can learn the track a little bit.

Move_Over · 09-07-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by blackknight0512

this is awesome. I am looking at going up to sebring for my first track day in the coming months. I need to get to 1500 miles first though. I have been reading a lot and watching people's pdr of running at sebring so I can learn the track a little bit.

I encourage you to hop on Forza, or if there is anyone in your area you can make friends with a sim or iracer, go run the track for a few hours. It will help significantly.

slvrsrpnt · 09-07-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cab33

You talking about the NASA at Sebring in December?

That's the plan. Have to see how the months move along

*mlee* · 09-07-2018, 02:49 PM

Most don't realize just how cool those modes are... way to use them the right way.

08-04-2018, 07:07 PM	#1
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	PTM Race mode Was at Sebring today, finally felt I was ready for race mode in PTM, shaved 3.5 seconds off. Glad I waited to build skills, but wow what a difference...

09-07-2018, 02:49 PM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Most don't realize just how cool those modes are... way to use them the right way. __________________

08-04-2018, 09:11 PM	#2
Move_Over Drives: ISO ss 1le Join Date: May 2018 Location: FL Posts: 764	Very nice. What did your times look like?

08-05-2018, 04:54 AM	#3
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	2:35, which I know is still slow compared to others. Each time out getting better and having fun.

09-06-2018, 03:12 PM	#6
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	Dave, late response sorry been in Sydney working. Intermediate group with PDG. Going to Daytona Oct 25th with another group... Happy to connect.

09-06-2018, 06:19 PM	#7
slvrsrpnt Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 228 View My Garage	Very cool, I am going to try and make the one in December. Still very new and in the novice class.

09-07-2018, 05:00 AM	#8
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	Don't worry about being a novice. I use to bracket race years ago, before I had 3 kids, this was new to me also. Read up, a lot of good advice from folks who have been doing this a while. Recommend you do hire an instructor for at least a half day, that will set you up with good habits from the start. Each event you will expand your capability and learn more about the car. Don't worry about being fast, be smooth and safe, speed will come. In a year, I'm amazed at my own improvement, and still have much to learn which is why this is so fun. Weird part, also believe it has made me a better and more observant driver on the street...

09-07-2018, 09:30 AM	#11
blackknight0512 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 135	this is awesome. I am looking at going up to sebring for my first track day in the coming months. I need to get to 1500 miles first though. I have been reading a lot and watching people's pdr of running at sebring so I can learn the track a little bit.

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