Lil_Chef

Just got done with another track weekend at barber. Unfortunately i was placed in Group 4 (most advanced unless you instruct) where i was like 1 of 4 people just using street tires, oh well. The Porsche driving school had a bit of a treat for us where Cass Whitehead and Andy Davis took us around for a couple of laps in the yet unreleased new boxster (red one pictured below). Not only did the Boxster handle unlike anything i have driven before (even in comparison to the CaymanS) it was absolutely wonderful to see professional racing drivers at work.

My quickest times were in the very high 1'40's when i absolutely pushed it and i averaged in the 1'53-1'55 on my quick laps. The Mustang still has a massive problem with overheating and i had to slow to a 2 min pace to allow the car to catch its breath... some upgrades are in the near future to address that.

The GOPRO acted up for most of the weekend and i could only get my very first session, and my very last session, the videos are being uploaded to the youtube now and links will be added later. For now Enjoy:

Here is a quick video of a parade lap: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151035222328582

Some Pictures:

Lil_Chef

RollTide87

Barber is awesome. I ran with the BMW club Memorial Day weekend. I am planning to do the next Porsche club event in December. Maybe I will see you at the track.

Argonaut

I'm so envious! I've heard Barber is fantastic, not just the track but the whole facility. Maybe someday I will get down there. What I'd really like to do is attend the Porsche school, now that would be cool. I've ridden shotgun with a Pro driver and agree with you, it is wonderful to see them in action. On the other hand it also points out how slow you are...LOL.

Lil_Chef

The entire facility is superbly well kept, I would go a far to say that it is the ritz in comparison to the traditional motel like tracks I visit.

The Porsche driving school is really great. My dad is lucky enough to live just 2 hours away and just kinda goes down on a whim.

I would just love to have a track to myself for a week so I could be a bit more comfortable pushing the car harder.

Lil_Chef

Ill probably be there. The mustang group at these Porsche club events have grown significantly since I started.Lol.

RollTide87

I noticed there were a few more Mustangs running with the BMW club this time as well. Last year, I think I was the only one.

I hope to run in December. I need to get brake ducts prior to then. I was having to back down for a lap to cool the brakes after a couple of hot laps.

You are right about Barber being a beautiful facility. I rode with one of the instructors and he was pointing out all the sculptures around the track on our cool down lap. I was aware of some but others I had never seen before. The landscaping and facilities are fantastic.