C6 ZO6 VS GEN I Viper at HPT Roadcourse

[Early93Viper]

C6 ZO6 VS GEN I Viper at HPT Roadcourse

One of my goals every track day is to not get to Competitive. This post is about me failing miserable at this goal……….. again.

I am at the world famous and newly repaved Heartland Park Topeka Roadcourse getting ready to run. I run in the Intermediate class with moderately experienced drivers. And with various cars (lotus Elises, Mustangs, BMWs, Miatas, G35s etc.) And on this occasion one particular corvette: a C6 Z06 corvette to be exact.

I parked in the first spot in the staging area (as usual) so I have an open road (for at least a few laps). The Z06 pulled right next to me in the parking area so we could run together.

We start are cars and get on the track. At the last turn of our warm up lap I see the C6 Z06 fill up my rear view mirror. I know he wants to pass. The ego takes over. I run threw the gears on the straight up alpha zero and then start to brake for the first turn. I quickly flow with the rhythm of the track knowing that I better be quick. By the first lap I have gained a few cars breathing room. Every lap thereafter I slowly pull on the Z06 more and more.

When I get back to the parking area I get a pat on the back from a few friends impressed I kept the car behind me. Not to mention a good story to brag about to my Viper buddies.

[Warfang]

The fact is, the Z06 is the faster car compared to a Gen1.

But the good news is that you're the better driver!

[Vic]

Bravo! Good show, old chap! [/british accent]

[RedEnuf93]

Good driving with old Gen 1!!!

[Steve 00RT/10]

Way to go! It's a lot more about the driver than the car. I've seen a race prepared Volkswagon Jetta overtake 'intermediate' Vipers at Gingerman. He was completely outgunned on the straights, but more than made up for it with driving ability and running 'smooth'all the way around.

Steve

[Casey]

Sounds like a blast!

Good work!

[V 10 MAFIA]

Great to show these other guys that that is a lot more skill going around a circuit track than driving in a straight line.

[Leslie]

The fact is, the Z06 is the faster car compared to a Gen1.

But the good news is that you're the better driver!

very true.

congrats on your driving skills!

[ruckdr]

Better Driver or Better Driver - Take a look.
Video is narrated

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....7-062C1583A203

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeTdFvtiTuA

Later,

[kcobean]

Better Driver or Better Driver - Take a look.
Video is narrated

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....7-062C1583A203

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeTdFvtiTuA

Later,

That was great. Very smooth.

[M. ROD]

Awesome!!!

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Congrats!

[Fast Freddy]

C6 ZO6 VS GEN I Viper at HPT Roadcourse

One of my goals every track day is to not get to Competitive. This post is about me failing miserable at this goal……….. again.

I am at the world famous and newly repaved Heartland Park Topeka Roadcourse getting ready to run. I run in the Intermediate class with moderately experienced drivers. And with various cars (lotus Elises, Mustangs, BMWs, Miatas, G35s etc.) And on this occasion one particular corvette: a C6 Z06 corvette to be exact.

I parked in the first spot in the staging area (as usual) so I have an open road (for at least a few laps). The Z06 pulled right next to me in the parking area so we could run together.

We start are cars and get on the track. At the last turn of our warm up lap I see the C6 Z06 fill up my rear view mirror. I know he wants to pass. The ego takes over. I run threw the gears on the straight up alpha zero and then start to brake for the first turn. I quickly flow with the rhythm of the track knowing that I better be quick. By the first lap I have gained a few cars breathing room. Every lap thereafter I slowly pull on the Z06 more and more.

When I get back to the parking area I get a pat on the back from a few friends impressed I kept the car behind me. Not to mention a good story to brag about to my Viper buddies.

awesome story now this what i like to hear way to keep that Z06 in its place you make the viper nation proud

[Andrew/USPWR]

I beat you really ruined that guys day. I'm sure he was getting ready to hand you your arss (irish accent).

Congrats.





2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

[MoparMan]

The fact is, the Z06 is the faster car compared to a Gen1.

But the good news is that you're the better driver!

True, but his car is no slouch - 421 RWHP per the signature. Still, epic driving to put that Z06 in its place!

[FE 065]

WAY TO GO!

BTW..Just a week or so ago I borrowed the DVD: Going faster: the official visual guide of the Skip Barber Racing School from my local library. Lots of other racing DVDs/Videos available too.

Dozens of libraries in the area share with each other and you can even reserve stuff online. Very informative!

Now you need a Z06 kill sticker on your car

[Early93Viper]

Thanks for the kudos guys.

The guy in the C6 Z06 was a really nice guy. And if it where any other car out there I wouldn't have said a word. Just a little tired of hearing about the Almighty C6 Z06 and how unbeatable it is.

[got one]

now that is what I am talking about

[Y2K5SRT]

Yep, those Kansas City guys know how to do it right!

Dan was so excited that he called me on my cell phone from the track. At first I thought he was talking about the drag strip, but then he corrected me and told me it was the road course - even better!

Way to represent the Viper Nation!

[InjectTheVenom]

Now you need a Z06 kill sticker on your car

Do it "jetfighter kill marking" style, put a decal of the Z06 silhouette on the driver's side of the hood