SCCA-LoL Spring Track event 4/28/19

A bit cold out at Dakota County Technical Collage in Roseville, high 30's

Had the pleasure of coaching the Regan's father and son's well sorted NA Miata.

M. Yang and his Acura TSX on Tien coilovers.  Very predictable and balanced FWD.

Thanks to Mike Horwath for letting me take out his Tesla Model 3 Performance edition. I am super impressed with it's track prowess.  It weighs just over 4000lbs, but doesn't handle like it.  It corners super flat, brakes really well, just a bit of under-steer and power over-steer.  In track mode it will let slide, I am told it will let you spin it, we didn't push it that hard.  The regeneration braking takes a bit of getting used to; if you are not on the accelerator it is slowing down.   Much like if you had your parking break is partially engaged.  Several comers that would normally require a brush of the break just required a small lift to scrub enough speed and get the nose to take a set.  It does go without saying the renown acceleration of these things is a drug.  "Setting up for a pass" wasn't necessary, just "punch it" and one flies by the slower car.  On the street going 60mph then flooring it will set you back in your seat. 

Interesting, the Tesla has built in cameras (plural), hit a button and it "saves" the last 10 minutes video.   Also it dos a bit of data analysis!  It looks like the GPS doesn't cycle fast enough for true "race car level" results, but considering it is a factory option, I am impressed.  This is just the aggregate data, more detail is available.