In this months episode we refine a bunch of front end aero on the car, try out an autocross, and bring our steering into the modern times.

There’s a road I’ve spotted from the highway many times on my trips down to Oregon, and that’s Maryhill. It runs parallel to Highway 97 just north of the Washington/Oregon border, and it’s a gorgeous stretch of dark blacktop that contrasts itself beautifully against the barren grasslands it is laid upon.

GTA was a whirlwind for me, and for the most part, a total success. I had dropped nearly 5 seconds off my previous PR, and the car was now starting to set its sights on legitimate supercar lap times.

Click through to see how the rest of the summer track season panned out for me, new parts, new personal bests!

Here it was, a solid 5 months of preparation being put to the test over two days.

I had some realistic expectations going into the event. My previous best was a 1:57.1 I knew I would beat that, my tires were on a whole new level. But, how fast?

Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. The 6 P’s I had been told about since middle school. If you really prepare for something well, you will perform well when the pressure is on. This is something I’ve really started to do with the car, especially in terms of track days.