Taking the RX8 to the Race track
A very good friend of mine who owns an '04 Subaru WRX has invited me to a group event where around 28 cars are going to rent a racetrack for 3 hours on the 31st of July.
Although I have raced amateur in my youth, this is a bit different. In my old age I have to think about all kinds of things including self preservation plus making sure nothing happens to the 4 month old car which keep zipping through the mind no matter how much I want to step on that finely polished aluminum gas pedal..
We will have a short briefing prior to getting out on the track, followed by a few warm up laps, then lapping for the rest of the day. “Lapping” refers to just that, doing laps. Passing is STRICTLY prohibited except on the back straight, and only when the person in front of you has allowed you by signaling you to pass. We reserve all rights to kick people off the track that are driving dangerously and/or aren't listening to track marshalls.
So there you go, safe, fun, and should be a total blast. Although this is an event organized by a bunch of Subaru fanatics (A make of vehicle I came very close to buying myself before the leap to Mazda), another friend will also be joining us who has a BMW 540I with over 280 HP. So far the Bimmer, my RX8, and a Honda S2000 will be the only non Subaru entrants, but there will be pics, and possibly my first Video cast so stay tuned.
