We decided to take advantage of the HPDE event that was also going on. Billy has driven this course once or twice before, but Eric needed to learn the fast lines. We tossed of Time Trial decals on the cars and sent them on their way. Eric learns track layouts quickly, which is a good thing because Billy says the backside of this track does not have a whole lot of light. Both of them will have to take a few turns from memory in order to stay fast.
After a few sessions they were content that they could both secure a few fast lap times. Eric is trying to qualify for the Super Lap Battle and Billy is pulling double duty trying to also qualify and still stay focused for the Modified Tuner Shootout. They both park the cars and rest up. It will be dark soon and then the timed sessions are a go!
Time Attack at night, on this track, is quite scary. They are letting cars go 20 seconds apart, with no more than three on track at one time. Billy gets in some of his fastest lap times yet, but its not without drama. Unfortunately there is not much more I can say without giving to much away. Modified Magazine ask me not to say to much, but I still think this gives a pretty good overview of what happened throughout the weekend.
Our MazdaSpeed3 saw great success in the hands of Eric. He is really beginning to show his driving skills and will only get faster as time goes on.
We look forward to seeing everyone again at the GT Live event at Miller Motorsports Park this June 28 and 29.
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