What can I say, the weather is awesome: there's plenty of light around and I've no reason to perform poorly.
Registered myself for the event, which was more like paying for the deposit for the Q*Star only. Did I mention that only at track events organised by Lifestyle Motorsports that everything is paperless? Once you have an account with them (which is free), you'd just need to head to the event that you booked yourself for, and put a deposit for the Q*Star / Transponder, and you can hit the tracks. Easy right?
Visit http://www.lmsports.com.sg/ for more details now.
It's such a fuss free track session compared to other event organisers that require you to sign all sort of indemnity forms at each session.
Time can be better spent at slowly pasting the number tags on the car.
Wonder how many drivers out there "collect" number tags like I do.
Next to set up is the GoPro. And pose with it like a Car Show model!
Seriously, my photographer (aka my wife) makes me do all the silly pose and insist on putting it on the blog here. It's just a GoPro anyway, not advertising for them but good stuff must share, so I'd recommend it for tracking: Good quality video that even when downsized to Youtube friendly version, it's still very acceptable.
I'm using the GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition by the way.
As usual, I'd preach that having the proper racing gears is very important even though this might just be a friendly track session. It is still motorsports and there is still certain amount of danger to it.
The right tyre pressure is also essential to ensure sufficient grip on the track. And also helps in efficient usage of the tyres. Tyres are too expensive to just waste them.
Unsure about the right amount of tyre pressure for your tyres, head down to one of the LMS organised tracks sessions and I'd be glad to discuss with you.
Another essential checks is to check on the amount of engine oil. Too much is okay, but too little and you're in for trouble.
It's been a routine for Jonathan of SK Garage to provide support for the track day. Whether he or his crew is there, their tools will definitely be there to assist. And you'd be surprised how popular these tools can be.
The modifications used for TTA recently had not been removed to simulate a similar driving experience as that "fateful" day at the TimeToAttack (TTA) competition. For those who knew how I performed for the actual TTA competition, I'd not give any excuses for my incompetence. But to reassure myself that I could perform, I just had to make sure that every other condition was the same, except for the difference in track conditions.
Thank God for the awesome weather throughout the day. The track was in great condition and many of the other track users were also enjoying the session as much as I do.
And when I return from a hot lap looking like this, you can only expect that I've clocked satisfactory timing.
A new personal best at 2:31:806. Woohoo!
It's moments like these that I feel assured of me and my R's performance. But honestly, don't ask me why I can't drive in the dark during TTA last month. I doubt making a pair of spectacles would help much.
Here's a video of my driving for this track session:
And thanks to the Lifestyle Motorsports team these awesome photos:
Looking forward to the next session at Sepang International Circuit!
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