Redline TimeAttack at Cal Speedway
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Redline TimeAttack at Cal Speedway
Its been almost a year since Stinkytofu and I took 1st place in both Mod and Street class at the Redline TimeAttack.com event in California Speedway.
We returned again this year along with other familiar faces like HunterEZ in the Mod Class and Nimbus in the Street Class to reclaim our win again.
In the Modified RWD class, HunterEZ and I were out gunned by high HP cars (400hp+? & 10 sec. 1/4 time?). I ran a fairly clean lap on my last session but still was about 2 seconds slower then the podium finishing cars like the Turbo NSX and Turbo 300/350Zs. Both HunterEZ and I were not able to get a podium finish in our class. Looks like our S2000 will need a built FI engine to be competitive in the Modified Class from now on.
In the Street RWD class, both Nimbus and Stinkytofu were very competitive against other cars in their class. Unfortunately, a mechanical trouble brought Stinkytofu's car down to a halt during the practice session before the final time attack. However, Nimbus was able to claim a podium finish for the 3rd place!
I also drove an Evo 8 RS for Evasive Motorsports (S2ki.com Forums Sponsor). The Evo was still on its shake down stage but took 3rd place in its class. Not bad for a newly completed car with only 3 track days on its belt. Evasive Evo Video
It was nice to be in a high HP for a change after driving a underpowered S2000 all the time.
Overall, the event went very well considering the rain storm in the morning. The morning sessions felt like we were driving on a lake!
One thing that I disliked about the track layout was its use of cones and temporary curbs that kept shifting after each lap. The temporary curbs were especially annoying and dangerous as it shifted into the race line as everyone ran over them.
However, I feel that Redline is the best group in terms getting media to be involved in the event and running a smooth event.
Well, enough talking. Here are some pictures from the event. There were some bas ass cars out there on the track. (Photo: Yen)
Go HunterEZ go!
300ZX from Texas
FAST NSX driven by Billy Johnson
P-Car in our class.. and the infamous Crawford STI
Oh yea.. GMC was there again..
Evo on street tires.
Nimbus S2k
Again, congrats to Nimbus for the 3rd place finish in the Street Class RWD!
Street Class FWD:
1st Place: 1:20.541 Andy Hope Hasport Honda CRX
2nd Place: 1:22.048 Rich Hays Progress Hasport Honda Fit
3rd Place: 1:23.524 Frank Yeung - Baker Precisison, Cure Automotive 1989 Honda CRX
Street Class RWD:
1st Place: 1:18.464 Scott Bush/Mike Bonanni Nissan 350Z
2nd Place: 1:18.571 (tie) Jeff Tyler Berk MR2 / Aaron Bitterman VRT www.GoVRT.com 350Z
3rd Place: 1:19.295 Aaron Chung Honda S2000
Street Class AWD:
1st Place: 1:15.823 Nils Leufren RobiSpec/GSC Motorsports EVO 8
2nd Place: 1:16.771 Ryan Cashin EVO 8
3rd Place: 1:17.364 J.C. Meynet Harman Automotive STi
Modified Class FWD:
1st Place: 1:15.499 Andy Hope Hasport CRX
2nd Place: 1:18.341 Brian Peters K-Sport Integra
3rd Place: 1:19.648 David Trecha VW Jetta
Modified Class RWD:
1st Place: 1:12.000 Billy Johnson Factor X NSX
2nd Place: 1:12.277 Ryan Schimsk SPL Parts Nissan 300ZX
3rd Place: 1:12.656 Michael Alvarez VRT www.GoVRT.com 350Z
Modified Class AWD:
1st Place: 1:11.515 Rus Warr Crawford Performance STi
2nd Place: 1:12.282 Paul Gerrad Tunning Tech EVO
3rd Place: 1:12.919 Robert Walker Evasive Motorsports - 2006 EVO 9
Unlimited Class FWD:
1st Place: 1:15.914 Chris Rado WORLD Racing 2006 Scion tC - www.world-racing.com
2nd Place: 1:20.021 Vincent Wong - Spectre Performance, ASR, Alaniz 1998 Honda Prelude
Unlimited Class RWD:
1st Place 1:08.656 James Sofronis GMG Porche GT3
2nd Place: 1:08.928 Tyler McQuarrie JIC MAGIC USA/Hankook Tires S15 Silvia
3rd Place: 1:12.279 Steve Mitchell M-Works 350Z
Unlimited Class AWD:
1st Place: 1:08.861 AMS EVO
2nd Place: 1:10.318 Tanner Foust Crawford Performance STi
3rd Place: 1:14.681 Kevin Jons Crawford Performance STi
On a side note: The long awaited 255/40/17 size in Nitto NT01 is out. This is prob. the optimal tire size for non-staggered S2000 in 17"inch wheel size as it fits perfectly behind the stock fenders given the right wheel offset.
I been using their 245/45/17 tire size for both my AP2 and AJ-Rs AP1 for the Time Attacks for the past year but always felt that the sidewall was bit taller then I wanted it to be. The 255/40/17 is out now so I highly recommend trying them as they are far superior to the Toyo RA1s in terms of both ultimate grip and slide characteristics.
This was my first track day with the new 255 and the car feel much more responsive to my inputs. My initial review is positive so i will keep you guys updated to see if 255 drops my lap times this year.
We returned again this year along with other familiar faces like HunterEZ in the Mod Class and Nimbus in the Street Class to reclaim our win again.
In the Modified RWD class, HunterEZ and I were out gunned by high HP cars (400hp+? & 10 sec. 1/4 time?). I ran a fairly clean lap on my last session but still was about 2 seconds slower then the podium finishing cars like the Turbo NSX and Turbo 300/350Zs. Both HunterEZ and I were not able to get a podium finish in our class. Looks like our S2000 will need a built FI engine to be competitive in the Modified Class from now on.
In the Street RWD class, both Nimbus and Stinkytofu were very competitive against other cars in their class. Unfortunately, a mechanical trouble brought Stinkytofu's car down to a halt during the practice session before the final time attack. However, Nimbus was able to claim a podium finish for the 3rd place!
I also drove an Evo 8 RS for Evasive Motorsports (S2ki.com Forums Sponsor). The Evo was still on its shake down stage but took 3rd place in its class. Not bad for a newly completed car with only 3 track days on its belt. Evasive Evo Video
It was nice to be in a high HP for a change after driving a underpowered S2000 all the time.
Overall, the event went very well considering the rain storm in the morning. The morning sessions felt like we were driving on a lake!
One thing that I disliked about the track layout was its use of cones and temporary curbs that kept shifting after each lap. The temporary curbs were especially annoying and dangerous as it shifted into the race line as everyone ran over them.
However, I feel that Redline is the best group in terms getting media to be involved in the event and running a smooth event.
Well, enough talking. Here are some pictures from the event. There were some bas ass cars out there on the track.
(Photo: Yen)Go HunterEZ go!
300ZX from Texas
FAST NSX driven by Billy Johnson
P-Car in our class.. and the infamous Crawford STI
Oh yea.. GMC was there again..
Evo on street tires.
Nimbus S2k
Again, congrats to Nimbus for the 3rd place finish in the Street Class RWD!
Street Class FWD:
1st Place: 1:20.541 Andy Hope Hasport Honda CRX
2nd Place: 1:22.048 Rich Hays Progress Hasport Honda Fit
3rd Place: 1:23.524 Frank Yeung - Baker Precisison, Cure Automotive 1989 Honda CRX
Street Class RWD:
1st Place: 1:18.464 Scott Bush/Mike Bonanni Nissan 350Z
2nd Place: 1:18.571 (tie) Jeff Tyler Berk MR2 / Aaron Bitterman VRT www.GoVRT.com 350Z
3rd Place: 1:19.295 Aaron Chung Honda S2000
Street Class AWD:
1st Place: 1:15.823 Nils Leufren RobiSpec/GSC Motorsports EVO 8
2nd Place: 1:16.771 Ryan Cashin EVO 8
3rd Place: 1:17.364 J.C. Meynet Harman Automotive STi
Modified Class FWD:
1st Place: 1:15.499 Andy Hope Hasport CRX
2nd Place: 1:18.341 Brian Peters K-Sport Integra
3rd Place: 1:19.648 David Trecha VW Jetta
Modified Class RWD:
1st Place: 1:12.000 Billy Johnson Factor X NSX
2nd Place: 1:12.277 Ryan Schimsk SPL Parts Nissan 300ZX
3rd Place: 1:12.656 Michael Alvarez VRT www.GoVRT.com 350Z
Modified Class AWD:
1st Place: 1:11.515 Rus Warr Crawford Performance STi
2nd Place: 1:12.282 Paul Gerrad Tunning Tech EVO
3rd Place: 1:12.919 Robert Walker Evasive Motorsports - 2006 EVO 9
Unlimited Class FWD:
1st Place: 1:15.914 Chris Rado WORLD Racing 2006 Scion tC - www.world-racing.com
2nd Place: 1:20.021 Vincent Wong - Spectre Performance, ASR, Alaniz 1998 Honda Prelude
Unlimited Class RWD:
1st Place 1:08.656 James Sofronis GMG Porche GT3
2nd Place: 1:08.928 Tyler McQuarrie JIC MAGIC USA/Hankook Tires S15 Silvia
3rd Place: 1:12.279 Steve Mitchell M-Works 350Z
Unlimited Class AWD:
1st Place: 1:08.861 AMS EVO
2nd Place: 1:10.318 Tanner Foust Crawford Performance STi
3rd Place: 1:14.681 Kevin Jons Crawford Performance STi
On a side note: The long awaited 255/40/17 size in Nitto NT01 is out. This is prob. the optimal tire size for non-staggered S2000 in 17"inch wheel size as it fits perfectly behind the stock fenders given the right wheel offset.
I been using their 245/45/17 tire size for both my AP2 and AJ-Rs AP1 for the Time Attacks for the past year but always felt that the sidewall was bit taller then I wanted it to be. The 255/40/17 is out now so I highly recommend trying them as they are far superior to the Toyo RA1s in terms of both ultimate grip and slide characteristics.
This was my first track day with the new 255 and the car feel much more responsive to my inputs. My initial review is positive so i will keep you guys updated to see if 255 drops my lap times this year.
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Excellent write-up and pics Rob!
S2000's were really out-gunned in Modified class by higher HP turbo cars, street class was also the same scenerio. 1st place 350Z from VRT featured on the front page of their own website says their twin turbo 350Z puts out 554 whp & 690 lb/ft torque.
I feel much better losing by only 8 tenths after reading that.
S2000's were really out-gunned in Modified class by higher HP turbo cars, street class was also the same scenerio. 1st place 350Z from VRT featured on the front page of their own website says their twin turbo 350Z puts out 554 whp & 690 lb/ft torque.
I feel much better losing by only 8 tenths after reading that.
