Show off FSD by running a Roadster around Laguna Seca autonomously

[Shygar]

I think this is how Tesla should show it off. It's a relatively controlled environment and it would be exciting to see. Seeing a Tesla driving from SF to NYC is more practical, but I think this would be more exciting.

 

[AMPd]

How would that demonstrate FSD? The current autopilot can do this

A NY to LA trip would be more exciting. But that’s not happening for a LONG time.

 

[GeoX750]

Is there a video link ?

 

[Shygar]

Current autopilot can't do this. It has to follow the racing line, not just stay between the lines. And yes that's why I am suggesting it, because it will be a long time before the east to west trip is done. This might be a fun way to show it working today.

 

[AMPd]

Current autopilot can't do this. It has to follow the racing line, not just stay between the lines. And yes that's why I am suggesting it, because it will be a long time before the east to west trip is done. This might be a fun way to show it working today.

Oh
Either way a controlled environment showing is useless.
It won’t amaze anyone, nor impress many tesla owners because it’s not real world.

 

[stretchsje]

It won’t amaze anyone, nor impress many tesla owners because it’s not real world.

It would impress me. It's a different set of challenges than FSD on public roads. Autonomous racing leagues are an up-and-coming thing. There are certain lessons that would be applicable back to regular driving.

 

[Tiger]

Racing around a track is more trivial and can be simulated like a game:
Hello World Open - A Race Track Programming Competition

 

[Shygar]

My suggestion is mostly to get people excited. I can't imagine it being that hard to do and yea they may end up learning something while doing it.

 

[oneday]

It would be really cool to see a Roadster II SX (SpaceX) production car break records at Laguna Seca or any/all racetracks. If it can do it, I think it would be great for Tesla to also break records in the course with no driver in autonomous mode, why not.

 

[sjansa]

Ever since it was announced I’ve wanted to tweet at Elon “hey Elon, do you think the new Roadster will be faster around the Nurburgring on autopilot or with a human driver??”
Alas, I refuse to sign up for twitter.

But, there are millimeter accurate scans of that whole track, and for a substantial number of people who will buy that car a record time would be a serious sales pitch. And for the Tesla boffins who make it happen, bragging rights for life.

 

[Shygar]

Ever since it was announced I’ve wanted to tweet at Elon “hey Elon, do you think the new Roadster will be faster around the Nurburgring on autopilot or with a human driver??”
Alas, I refuse to sign up for twitter.

But, there are millimeter accurate scans of that whole track, and for a substantial number of people who will buy that car a record time would be a serious sales pitch. And for the Tesla boffins who make it happen, bragging rights for life.

That would be a fun ride too.

 

[Retaw]

I think it's actually a very good selling point if it can drive me around Laguna Seca, likely faster and safer than any human driver. I will never be skillful enough to drive on a track fast, but certainly want to experience it, in my own car and technically in the driver's seat