1:33.0 Lap in a 991.2 GT3 RS at Laguna Seca

New personal best of 1:33.0 at Laguna Seca. The RS is the gift that keeps on giving. Running OEM Dunlop sport maxx race 2 tires. AP racing brake calipers and rotors, Ferodo DS3.12 brake pads. Everything else stock.

[houstoner]

As a kid playing Gran Turismo, I hated this track. But as I kept having to play it to progress and each game had it as a staple, I eventually got better and better at it and now it is my favorite track to race. I hope one day I can take a lap on it for real. I think I got that corkscrew science down lol.

[professorquack]

Sick lap! I've seen RS's out but never this fast.

[johnshaft]

As someone who has lapped Laguna many times, I for one am impressed. It's amazing, production cars in more or less stock form are available these days that will lap just as fast as fully prepped GT racing cars of not that many years ago. For example, I think that lap time is similar to what Bruce Canepa manages in the mighty (once all-conquering) Porsche 935 at the Monterey Historics. Some will argue that Canepa is taking it easy, but I don't really think he is. Those guys get pretty competitive. I would like to know what lap time a good driver could turn in the C8 Z06 Corvette.

[howarda]

Super impressive car and driver ! The quality and engineering in a Porsche is not matched by the competition . Amazing !!

[ralphlazio]

Dude! The G-meter was going nuts! 1.6+??!! THATS CRAZY!!

[ryanspivey]

driving to the absolute limit my man. The amount of preparedness and courage this takes is wild. Bravo!!

[loganm]

That was really fast! Super impressive

[cracer]

Nice driving. Damn. That car is incredible. Looks like it really grips well

[robertobouzadagonzalez]

Muy buena vuelta ! Dodge Viper ACR 1:31:1

[Spinks]

Terrific video, especially with the telemetry data (I can’t log brake pressure and if sucks). Question for you - for most of the corners I noticed you are at 50-100% throttle way before the apex. This is contradictory to the typical rule of picking up throttle at the apex > corner exit. Can you explain a little on why this is so effective? I’m trying to improve my technique, and the best practice information can be confusing.

[TheColinChapman]

During his epic battle with Jan Magnussen, Jörg Bergmeister put in lap times of 1:24 to 1:28, so a 1:33 is quite close, considering that this here is a street car whil Bergmeister had a Cup car....

[PeteSauerbier]

Nice track time, would be interesting to see you in a 991.2 with full Weissach package. Should bring you down in the 30ies.

[agentofenhanced]

Seems like you brake way too early, under 30s is EASILY possible with your car, great lap anyway, what tires are you using?

[davidpeck]

Your exhaust sounds great, I understand you have the mic close to the exhaust. Do you pass the sound limitation at Laguna Seca? I just bought a 991.2 GT three RS, and there’s a Track here in Arizona that has a 96db sound limitation. I would love to be able to run, but if I can’t I’m going to crack pipe it, I think. Great driving, I have yet to make it there. I have plans to track the holy crap out of my RS.

[dhi]

Thank-you for all the content you share ! Question for you... 991.1 GT3RS or 991.2 GT3?

[laughingbuddha]

Great driving ! About the sound, what did you use to record the exhaust? I have a Rode lav mic with a wind screen placed near the license plate and it's connected to my iphone. The sound gets distorted heavily at high rpms. But your setup sounds perfect. Did you use a sound recorder and if so what settings did you use? Thx!

[jamieorton]

Need to brake later and harder. Pick the throttle up once and cleanly. Braking too early hence why you’re picking up the throttle before the apex

Good commitment but it’s not the quickest way. If you can pick the throttle up before the apex or ever on part throttle it’s normally a result of going in too slow. There are some corners that are an exception but in this case it’s a habit by the looks of it. You can be quick but you won’t be quickest unless you sort that

[To.red.supercars]

What tire have you found works best? Sport maxx race 2? Supercar 3Rs? Cup 2s?

[cpayne]

Ever had any issues with noise restrictions at any tracks with this car?

[FinalDriveTV]

Comparing the speeds to an MX5 Cup, it is amazing. The Mazda is quicker in the corners!