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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/11/23 11:52 a.m.
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Where can you find some of the fastest time trial cars around, all competing for the title of Ultimate Track Car?

Look no further than our Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge, our annual competition that simply seeks the fastest track machines on four wheels.

The rules are simple: Both car and driver must pass a safety inspection. That’s all.

For 2023, …

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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/11/23 11:54 a.m.

J.G. is ready to hit the road, offering us the following update:

Loaded up and on the road to UTCC/Time Trial Nats. Car still needs a few finishing touches, but that’s what paddock time is for. See y‘all in Bowling Green.

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/12/23 12:34 p.m.

I have arrived at NCM! 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/12/23 12:56 p.m.

In reply to ChrisTropea :

Is there really anything that GTI can't do? I say we take it rallycrossing next.

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/12/23 1:34 p.m.

And why haven't I seen you yet?

*Edit the sun here is mean*

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/12/23 1:39 p.m.
nocones said:

*Edit the sun here is mean*

As a long time Floridan, I know the feeling.

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/12/23 5:40 p.m.

Please send pictures of the PT Cruiser

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/12/23 8:27 p.m.

In reply to sleepyhead the buffalo :

I'll find it tomorrow and send a photo. I saw it at a distance today but didn't get a chance to check it out. 

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/12/23 8:29 p.m.

A few photos from today. 

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/13/23 9:40 a.m.

Good morning from TTN! 

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/13/23 9:42 a.m.

JG is getting ready for his first session on track. 

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/13/23 9:57 a.m.

Lined up on grid. 

cpatersontn
cpatersontn New Reader
10/13/23 10:00 a.m.

Great first day of on-track and paddock action yesterday at NCM. Weather looks incredible for this weekend. Sabine will be on-track this weekend. Stop by and say hey. We will also be streaming live later today on our Patina Racing YouTube channel.

 

https://youtube.com/@patinaracing5331?si=H7KWDFg4-VVxX2Ls

 

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/13/23 10:10 a.m.

Live timing for those at home:
https://timetrials.scca.com/events/2002353/event_sessions/latest

also has tab for links to each session (although, it's not obvious if the UTCC sheets are going to be there)

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/13/23 10:52 a.m.

Out on track! 

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/13/23 11:02 a.m.

Man, I should bring my champcar with some slicks.  Did a 2:22 on that track with Hankook rs4.

 

I expect the times will come down.

ChrisTropea
ChrisTropea Associate Editor
10/13/23 11:11 a.m.

Looking over the data from our VBOX system, fast lap this season was a 2:27.1 and JG already sees some spots where he can get faster. 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/13/23 11:44 a.m.
ChrisTropea said:

Looking over the data from our VBOX system, fast lap this season was a 2:27.1 and JG already sees some spots where he can get faster. 

Do you think he'd be faster if the Miata was right-hand-drive? wink

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/13/23 12:09 p.m.

how's this for a color combination. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/13/23 12:13 p.m.

Who needs a car? How about a Durango?

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/13/23 12:14 p.m.

In reply to J.A. Ackley :

I'm always a fan of cars with striking-colored wheels. Not everyone can pull it off, but it definitely works here.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/13/23 12:22 p.m.

 

What does third place overall on the time charts look like? This. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/13/23 12:30 p.m.

Yes, it's a PT Cruiser. Yes, it appears to have been trailered. 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/13/23 12:33 p.m.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/13/23 12:33 p.m.

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