Finally! It took over two years, but at the start of the third season with the Model 3 I was able to drop below a 2:05 at VIR (my long-term goal). There were definitely times when I didn't think it would be possible haha!
Shout-out to @MountainPass for all of their help with car setup and collaboration. They also make some great parts too
I dropped over 5 seconds from one year ago (I was running mid 2:10's at the time), and over 3 seconds from last event. Changes from last year - 295 Yokohama A052's (instead of 275 Federal 595RS-PRO), MPP Sports Coilovers (instead of MCS 1WNR), and a diet to the tune of 170lbs.
Ok, so that sounds great and all - but what does a 2:05 mean really? I know a lot of you track junkies are out on the west-coast and love Buttonwillow CW13. If you take all of the NASA Lap Records from each track and average them, Buttonwillow is 10.5 seconds faster (CW13 Avg 01:57.3, VIR 02:07.9). So, in effect, it's about the same as a 1:54.5 at Buttonwillow. As another comparison, if you take the percentage drop from a year ago (4.3%) and apply it to the Grand configuration lap I ran a year ago, it's a 2:52.95 on Grand (comparisons here Lightning Lap Results 2006 to 2021: Every Car, Every Lap Time). Just trying to give some context instead of a random number!
Overall, I am very excited to have achieved this lap at VIR and I feel it is just another example of how fast EV's can be on track (despite their weight). I'm also moving to the North East, so I am not sure when I'll have another chance to run at VIR; this was a nice send off. The next goal is to win the Alternative Fuel class in One Lap of America! Stay tuned
Full Mod List:
Suspension
MPP Sports Adjustable Coilovers
MPP Rear Toe Arms
MPP Rear Camber Arms
MPP Rear Trailing Arms
MPP Rear Traction Arms
MPP Front Upper Control Arms
MPP Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
Unplugged Front Adjustable Sway Bar
Unplugged Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
Whiteline Front Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
Whiteline Rear Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
Cooling
Prototype HV Radiator
Prototype Front Oil Cooler
MPP Rear Oil Cooler
MPP Cooling Party Controller
Brakes
AP Racing Front 9660/372mm BBK
MPP Master Cylinder Brace
MPP Page Mill P3D+ Rear Rotors
Ferodo DS3.12 Front Brake Pads
Raybestos ST43 Rear Brake Pads
MPP Stainless Steel Brake Lines
RBF600 Brake Fluid
Wheels/Tires
18x10.5/11" ET40 Konig Hypergram Wheels
Yokohama Advan A052 295/35/18
Dorman Wheel Studs
Exterior
Unplugged Front Lip Spoiler
Unplugged High Downforce Trunk Spoiler
Custom Rear Diffuser
Miscellaneous
MPP Lightweight Lithium Battery Kit
MPP PartyBox
MoTeC C125
Shout-out to @MountainPass for all of their help with car setup and collaboration. They also make some great parts too
I dropped over 5 seconds from one year ago (I was running mid 2:10's at the time), and over 3 seconds from last event. Changes from last year - 295 Yokohama A052's (instead of 275 Federal 595RS-PRO), MPP Sports Coilovers (instead of MCS 1WNR), and a diet to the tune of 170lbs.
Ok, so that sounds great and all - but what does a 2:05 mean really? I know a lot of you track junkies are out on the west-coast and love Buttonwillow CW13. If you take all of the NASA Lap Records from each track and average them, Buttonwillow is 10.5 seconds faster (CW13 Avg 01:57.3, VIR 02:07.9). So, in effect, it's about the same as a 1:54.5 at Buttonwillow. As another comparison, if you take the percentage drop from a year ago (4.3%) and apply it to the Grand configuration lap I ran a year ago, it's a 2:52.95 on Grand (comparisons here Lightning Lap Results 2006 to 2021: Every Car, Every Lap Time). Just trying to give some context instead of a random number!
Overall, I am very excited to have achieved this lap at VIR and I feel it is just another example of how fast EV's can be on track (despite their weight). I'm also moving to the North East, so I am not sure when I'll have another chance to run at VIR; this was a nice send off. The next goal is to win the Alternative Fuel class in One Lap of America! Stay tuned
Full Mod List:
Suspension
MPP Sports Adjustable Coilovers
MPP Rear Toe Arms
MPP Rear Camber Arms
MPP Rear Trailing Arms
MPP Rear Traction Arms
MPP Front Upper Control Arms
MPP Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
Unplugged Front Adjustable Sway Bar
Unplugged Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
Whiteline Front Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
Whiteline Rear Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
Cooling
Prototype HV Radiator
Prototype Front Oil Cooler
MPP Rear Oil Cooler
MPP Cooling Party Controller
Brakes
AP Racing Front 9660/372mm BBK
MPP Master Cylinder Brace
MPP Page Mill P3D+ Rear Rotors
Ferodo DS3.12 Front Brake Pads
Raybestos ST43 Rear Brake Pads
MPP Stainless Steel Brake Lines
RBF600 Brake Fluid
Wheels/Tires
18x10.5/11" ET40 Konig Hypergram Wheels
Yokohama Advan A052 295/35/18
Dorman Wheel Studs
Exterior
Unplugged Front Lip Spoiler
Unplugged High Downforce Trunk Spoiler
Custom Rear Diffuser
Miscellaneous
MPP Lightweight Lithium Battery Kit
MPP PartyBox
MoTeC C125