GT350 Track Day! First time at Thompson Speedway with POV Footage

[Optimum Performance]

Palmer is pretty close to me. How does it compare to Thompson in terms of the overall experience?

Thompson is equivalent to Wachusetts Bunny Hill.

Palmer is an experience. Huge elevation changes and massive speed.

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[Lightningblue5]

Thompson is equivalent to Wachusetts Bunny Hill.

Palmer is an experience. Huge elevation changes and massive speed.

From all the footage I’ve seen of Palmer, it looks pretty wild. It reminds me of Sonoma Raceway in California with the elevation changes.

 

[Optimum Performance]

From all the footage I’ve seen of Palmer, it looks pretty wild. It reminds me of Sonoma Raceway in California with the elevation changes.

Yes, the designer tried to take advantage of the landscape. There was a section of flat track I carried so much speed (90mph) a stock S550 drifted 4 wheels and if it went bad it was pine trees. Lots of fun.

 

[Lightningblue5]

More footage from that day.

 

[Blue 350]

Always wondered if you guys that do track days does your neck get tired with the high Gs and a helmet ? I’ve never done a track day but one day I’d like to .

 

[Lightningblue5]

Always wondered if you guys that do track days does your neck get tired with the high Gs and a helmet ? I’ve never done a track day but one day I’d like to .

In my experience, it’s not a big deal. A street car on street tires isn’t going to pull as many G’s as a race car. I also came from karting which put me under a higher G load.

 

[16RPG_Turbo]

I raced on a 2.2mi circuit track when I was stationed in Japan. I had only ever drag/street raced prior to that. Drifting, while fun to watch, wasn't my thing. So I gave it a try, and man I WAS HOOKED!

I was working two jobs to build the car and get on the track. I ended up with a 3rd place win in the amateur bracket my first time out and was on the podium with the podium girls cheesing like a MF'er....

I ended up with a 1st place win as well, but I wasn't super happy about it as most of the field had broken down during the race, which made it feel less satisfying. My tuner told me that it's not just about being a fast driver; it's also about building a car that can withstand all that abuse.

Good to see your video and the fun you're having!

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