Sentences with phrase «track day drivers»

Despite there being very strict noise limits Castle Come continues to be popular with racers, track day drivers and spectactors alike.

Not exact matches

Some people tried to track celebrities based on known sightings and home addresses, while another attempt even purported to be able to identify which taxi driver were muslim based on activity during the five prayer times a day.

My first day at the track, I pull into a line of cars at the gate: spectators signing in as drivers hand over a list of next of kin and waive away their right to sue should a tire blow out, or the transmission fry, or the wheels not quite catch and the wall come suddenly looming.

The drivers set to test for the team are Jaden Conwright and Rasmus Lindh, as each will take part in the eight on - track sessions over the two - day period.

Behind, there was drama at Force India, with their two drivers clashing twice on track, while Fernando Alonso had a miserable day and his McLaren team - mate Vandoorne had a quiet run to P14.

It'd be great to see teams being able to make longer videos from the track, not only of the cars lapping the circuits but behind the scenes features and interviews with drivers after they hop out of their 2017 machines for the day.

It was the kind of reception normally reserved for drivers who have developed a connection with fans over many years, not a driver whose first laps on the track occurred just 25 days before.

In the beasts F1 drivers raced in back in those days, a twisty street track with some high - speed sections must've been a lot of fun but also a huge challenge.

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• «A Day At The Races» Take a trip to a real race track with Lindsay Lohan, race car driver Deborah Renshaw and Herbie for a behind - the - scenes look at NASCAR racing and the racing scenes in the movie.

So, everybody can feel like a NASCAR driver on track day.

Our staff and group of contributors are no different, represented by track - day rookies all the way to a professional championship - winning sports car driver and everything in between.

It might seem strange to see NASCAR drivers, crew chiefs, and mechanics playing around with sprint karts at a track with right turns as well as lefts, but stock - car racing has come a long way from the days when Junior Johnson was running whiskey in a Ford V - 8 sedan.

Chevy Camaro ZL1 smart enough to keep the greenest track - running amateur's chin up, but also so downright beastly the more veteran driver will likely find it the perfect race - day weapon.

Previous SRT - tuned Grand Cherokees sacrificed virtually every semblance of comfort in the name of performance, but the 2012 model flawlessly bridges the gap between track - day terror and daily driver.

Thanks to the usual electronic aids you can disable for track - day use (but revive themselves if the sensors detect imminent disaster) and the Active M electronically controlled multi-plate limited - slip differential, the M2 driver can explore his or her own limits in confidence that it'll still take you home.

We've gatecrashed a Britcar test day to grab a few laps of the Northamptonshire track during the lunch break, and before I've had a chance to sign the paperwork and pocket the keys we're boxed in by race mechanics and drivers in multi-coloured overalls.

To find out exactly how much of a difference it makes, we're driving a handful of new FCA vehicles around a snow - and ice - covered racetrack that, in summer, is used for track days and driver training.

Other owners of the CLK DTM reportedly include F1 drivers Jenson Button and Kimi Räikkönen, who also have other track - day cars for weekend use.

And then there's the simple fact that for me, an enthusiast driver who considers a good day at the track one in which nothing breaks, the fraction of a second saved by a dual - clutch automatic means very little.

Keen driving dynamics, accessible fun, and a tenacious attitude all make it not only the perfect daily driver, but perfect for a day out at the track.

Deluxe Cloth High - Back Bucket Seats, Customer Preferred Package 27L,9 - Speed 948TE Automatic Transmission, Kumho Brand Tires, Protective Clear Film For Rims, Jeep Renegade Cost Tracking, Gloss Black Steering Wheel Bezel, Federal Emissions, Protective Clear Plastic Film, Black Interior Colors, Passive Entry Remote - Start Package,2.4 - Liter I4 MultiAir ® Engine, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear - Coat Exterior Paint, Quick Order Package 27L Altitude, 4.438 Final Drive Ratio, 3.734 Final Drive Ratio, Wheels: 18» x 8.0» Gloss Black, Premium Cloth Bucket Seats, Normal Duty Suspension, Radio: Uconnect 4 w / 7» Display, Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, Passive Entry Remote Start Package, Altitude Package, Passive Entry / Keyless Go, Gloss Black Instrument Panel Bezels, Gloss Black Rear Fascia Applique, Black Day Light Opening Moldings,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, Air Conditioning, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Spoiler, Tachometer, Voltmeter, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels,Anti - whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist,Delay - off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front dual zone A / C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Roof rack: rails only, Speed control, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers, Compass, AM / FM radio: SiriusXM, Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay / Android Auto

Protective Clear Plastic Film, Protective Clear Film For Rims,9 - Speed 948TE Automatic Transmission,2.4 - Liter I4 MultiAir ® Engine, Gloss Black Steering Wheel Bezel, Federal Emissions, Black Exterior Paint, Kumho Brand Tires, Black Interior Colors, Customer Preferred Package 27L, Jeep Renegade Cost Tracking, Passive Entry Remote - Start Package, Deluxe Cloth High - Back Bucket Seats, Quick Order Package 27L Altitude, 4.438 Final Drive Ratio, 3.734 Final Drive Ratio, Wheels: 18» x 8.0» Gloss Black, Premium Cloth Bucket Seats, Normal Duty Suspension, Radio: Uconnect 4 w / 7» Display, Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, Passive Entry Remote Start Package, Altitude Package, Passive Entry / Keyless Go, Gloss Black Instrument Panel Bezels, Gloss Black Rear Fascia Applique, Black Day Light Opening Moldings,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, Air Conditioning, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Spoiler, Tachometer, Voltmeter, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels,Anti - whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist,Delay - off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front dual zone A / C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Roof rack: rails only, Speed control, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers, Compass, AM / FM radio: SiriusXM, Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay / Android Auto

It may seem like plenty of time to run through a test program, but eight hours goes by quickly on such a long track, not to mention cycling through each of the drivers during the day.

Magnussen and Gavin Contend with Changing Track Conditions on Historic Circuit LAKEVILLE, Conn. — On a rainy day at Lime Rock Park, Corvette Racing drivers Jan Magnussen and Oliver Gavin qualified their Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars fourth and sixth respectively for Saturday's American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix.

This particular tester looked the part of a track - day toy working double duty as a daily driver.

Drivers who value track - day prowess and pace need look no further up our podium than this Corvette.»

In sum If you're the type of driver who's looking for a track - day weapon or simply want the fastest Mini that money can buy, the JCW Coupe will not disappoint.

The days at Ford Out Front will be filled with exhibitions by professional drivers such as Ken Block, Vaughn Gittin Jr., Jack Roush Jr. and Justin Pawlak, and SEMA attendees can attack the track in Shelby GT350 Mustangs, Ford Raptors and the new Focus RS as well as Superformance Cobras piloted by Ford Performance Driving School instructors or other notable professionals.

Taking part in his 12th consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans for Corvette Racing, and having won the GT1 class four times, the British driver signalled his intentions for victory this weekend's race by setting the fastest time in the GTE - Pro category and securing provisional pole position on the first day of track action (Wednesday).

That means we're out of the dealership for less than 26K, for a daily driver (I picked up two 10 - foot 2 - by - 4s and transported them home) and a track - day toy.

5 - inch high - resolution TFT colour display, Coolant temperature gauge, External temperature gauge, Front and rear park assist, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including DVD navigation, Power steering plus, Remote tailgate / fuel filler releases, Service interval indicator, Sports button in centre console, 2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe, Auto dimming interior + exterior mirrors, Automatic headlights, Body colour door handles, Colour coded bumpers, Day running lights, Electric windows + anti trap protection + one touch open / close drivers side, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front fog lights, Grey tint in upper edge of windscreen, Heated rear windscreen, Heated washer jets, Integral rear antenna, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, Painted side air intakes, Painted tailgate strips with platinum silver, Platinum silver roof spoiler separation edge, Power foldback door mirrors, Privacy glass, Rain sensor, Stainless steel door entry guards, 5 12V sockets, 60 / 40 asymmetric split folding rear seats, Active carbon filter, Adjustable headrests (except centre rear), Air quality sensor, Automatic air recirculate, Delay courtesy light function, Door safety lights - front and rear, Engine Compartment Light, Fabric roof lining, Floor mats, Footwell courtesy lights front and rear, Front and rear cupholders x 2, Front and rear door entry lights, Front centre armrest, Front reading lights, Front seatback pockets, Ignition Lock illumination, Illuminated air conditioned glovebox, Illuminated ashtray, Illuminated centre console storage, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illumination of luggage compartment, Isofix system on outer rear seats, Leather door armrests + grab handles on centre console, Manual height / reach adjust steering wheel, Passenger under seat storage tray, Pollen filter, Porsche crest embossed in front and rear headrests, Rear centre armrest with storage compartment, Rear reading lights, Retractable Loadspace Cover, Retractable luggage net, Roof mounted sunglasses holder, Stainless steel pedals, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Storage bins on all doors, Storage compartments in cargo area side walls, 3 point front / outer rear seatbelts + pre-tensioners + force limiters on front seats,Anti - lock Brake System + ABD,Anti - slip regulation, Curtain airbags, Electronic Damper Control, Electronic parking brake, Front seat belts warning, Front side airbags, Full size driver and passenger airbags, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Hill hold control, Passenger airbag deactivation system, PTM (Porsche Traction Management), Alarm system + interior ultrasonic protection + inclination sensor, Electronic transponder immobiliser, Preparation for vehicle tracking, Remote central locking, Two stage locking, 100 litre fuel tank, Diesel particulate filter, Porsche stability management (PSM), Integrated cluster with black bezels, Trim strip in silver, Wheel centres with full colour Porsche crest

It offers plenty of fun for a track - day rookie, but there's tons of dormant performance for a more experienced driver to tap.

Poised to devour a day at the track, the aggressive, competition - tuned independent suspension will satisfy even the most demanding drivers.

: w / Coil Springs Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 46 Gas Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 36 Gas Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.18 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.67 Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion Steering Ratio -LRB-: 1), Overall: 16.9 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.67 Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40.64 Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 42.46 Brake Type: Power Brake ABS System: 4 - Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.7 x 1.26 Drum - Rear (Yes or): Yes Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 9.5 x 2.0 + EXTERIOR 2 component clear - coat paint Body - color bumper fascias w / special styled front / rear lower fascia extensions Body lowering ground effects Aggresive 3 - piece rear decklid spoiler Miniquad halogen headlamps Dual body - colored sport mirrors (LH remote / RH manual) Solar - Ray tinted glass Intermittent wiper system Front Tire Size: P235 / 55R16 Rear Tire Size: P235 / 55R16 Spare Tire Size: T125 / 70D15 Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8.0 Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8.0 Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x 4.0 Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum Spare Wheel Material: Steel Wheelbase (in): 101.1 Length, Overall (in): 193.2 Width, Max w / o mirrors (in): 74.1 Height, Overall (in): 51.3 Track Width, Front (in): 60.7 Track Width, Rear (in): 60.6 Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.6 Liftover Height (in): 35.1 Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft3): 12.9 Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft3): 32.8 + INTERIOR Cloth reclining front bucket seats w / integral head restraints, full folding rear seat back, 2 - way manual driver - side seat adjuster folding rear seat back, 4 - way manual driver - side seat adjuster Scotchgard fabric protector - inc: seats, door trim, floor mats & floor covering Center console w / cup holder / lighted storage compartment Full floor carpeting - inc: cargo area Carpeted front floor mats Tilt - wheel steering wheel 125 MPH speedometer Gauge pkg w / tachometer Check gauges warning light Low oil level indicator system Headlamps - on reminder PASS - Key II theft deterrent system Air conditioning - inc: R134a refrigerant Side window defoggers ETR AM / FM stereo w / cassette - inc: seek - scan, digital clock, search, repeat, extended range rear speakers Day / night rearview mirror w / dual reading lamps Dual covered visor mirrors w / storage straps Dome lamp Storage compartment in doors Closeout panel for cargo compartment area Passenger Capacity: 4 Passenger Volume (ft3): 81.9 Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 13.6 Front Head Room (in): 37.2 Front Leg Room (in): 43.0 Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.4 Front Hip Room (in): 52.8 Second Head Room (in): 35.3 Second Leg Room (in): 26.8 Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.8 Second Hip Room (in): 44.4 + EPA Fuel Economy & Specification EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30 Clutch Size (in): - TBD - Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.5 Buyer Resources Contact Sales Department for more information Phone: [phone] Request More Info Vehicle Condition Service History 48,569 Miles No Known Mechanical Problems Warranty As - Is - Extended Warranty Available.

With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]

Supercar drivers should dismiss Project 8 at their peril come the next track day.

Cost for the May 7 - 8th Corvette Track Day is $ 400 for one driver or $ 700 for two drivers (same car) and that includes a Saturday dinner.

At the end of three days on road and track, our judges were unanimous: the Golf might have been objectively «better» in the broadest sense, the A45 faster, the 308 GTi cheaper — but the Civic Type R had shown itself to be the champion driver's car of them all.

Although the X5 M weighs over 5,000 pounds and boasts 8.1 inches of ground clearance, it handles supremely well and will scare the pants off other drivers on a track day.

Sunday is the annual Test Day ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and eight hours of track time for the C7.R and Corvette Racing's six drivers.

Participants will run in four fun groups based on experience levels which ranges from novice (four track days or less) to Advanced drivers who hold a racing license.

Later that day, Bugatti's official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel drove the Super Sport version of the Veyron on Volkswagen's Ehra - Lessien (near Wolfsburg, Germany) high - speed test track to establish the car's top speed.

Designed for track days, 86 s unique Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) sport tuning allows the driver to shut off all stability assists.

With very limited track time available to the series over two days, and with many cars and drivers experiencing Long Beach for the first time, Olly and his team mate Olivier Beretta were — like all the other front runners — subject to many red flag interruptions during practice.

Also included with the Vulcan is a driver programme that aims to allow owners to get the most out of their cars, including full technical and instructional support, and bespoke track days.

«The Clubsport is an amazing car, and more importantly it presents a very manageable entrée in to racing and track - days with a car that is fun for the pros, but also very well catered to the less experienced driver.

A two - seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.

The two days at the Corvette museum allowed the drivers to reacquaint themselves with the low - drag aerodynamic setup for Le Mans — necessary due to the track's long straights — and a new tire compound from technical partner Michelin that was designed specifically for Le Mans.

Similar to how the Nissan GT - R is a supercar for moderately skilled drivers, Nissan seems to have designed the 370Z as a good beginner track day car.