Track Day Review at Sebring!

[SpeedLu]

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High teens at Sebring in a stock 350 or R is a tall & risky task. That's like GT3RS level pushed hard at least 9/10ths. Doubt the Shelby will be clocking that even with Cup2 or R comps. Mid-low 2:20's on a pretty much stock R, could be a yes if you're zooming at mighty high speeds thru Bishop's Bend and turns 17 and 1. Can be hairy scary for sure. In stock form, I think a fast non-R would be towards the high 20's and an R at the mid 20's. And I'm talking about with experienced and fast drivers.

Yeah a 2:19 might require 11/10ths in an R with slicks I just keep thinking about all that power! A 300 rwhp S197 with Toyos and mild suspension will go 2:31, 370 hp 3,700 lb FR500 will go 2:22's on 275 Toyos with some aero so who knows what an R will do on real sticky tires but it has to be scary fast if let loose. Maybe lap timing isn't the wisest idea I do recall an instructor running TT in a 2016 GT in the 2:29 range - with an auto trans . . .

 

[JeremyGSU]

Great review. While I don't own a 350, Sebring is my home track and I have instructed/driven there many, many times and compare your notes to my C5 Z06 days there. I also watched your videos.

If you're experienced, then I would agree that you would quickly reach the limits of the Pilot Super Sports, especially if you have tracked with slicks before. I think the car needs Cup 2's at minimum for experienced drivers. Most guys on the Vette forums say they are near equivalent so some Hoosiers.

It sounds like the brakes pads are similiar to the C7 Z06's in that they work well and can be used on the street/track but are not quite as good as race pads for obvious reasons. Still, for a pad that can be used on the street too I'm impressed. Not many pads can perform as a street pad and then hold up to the likes of Sebring. Especially in a heavy car like that.

All in all it seems like the 350 is a hell of a buy and a great car. Good review.

What do you think of the 350 on track compared to the C7 Stingray you had? I know the Vette's handling is probably a little better due to it's lower center of gravity and weight difference but what did you think of the rest?

 

[JeremyGSU]

High teens at Sebring in a stock 350 or R is a tall & risky task. That's like GT3RS level pushed hard at least 9/10ths. Doubt the Shelby will be clocking that even with Cup2 or R comps. Mid-low 2:20's on a pretty much stock R, could be a yes if you're zooming at mighty high speeds thru Bishop's Bend and turns 17 and 1. Can be hairy scary for sure. In stock form, I think a fast non-R would be towards the high 20's and an R at the mid 20's. And I'm talking about with experienced and fast drivers.

Agreed. I think your assessment is dead on.

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