I've been wanting to try a Homestead HPDE for a while, after being told it's much less punishing than Sebring. But I just learned I'd be running with this group in the Porsche Club event this weekend:
The run group you would be in includes the following cars
BMW M3
BMW M3
Chevrolet Camaro - ZL1
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Dodge Charger SRT
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
Porsche cayman R
Porsche 997
Porsche Carrera s
Porsche 994
Porsche 911
Porsche 911 4s
Meaning I'll spend a lot of time looking in my mirror at Porsches wanting to pass after curves, so I pull over to slow down to allow them to pass on the straights -- where the G8 shines. Right? Doesn't sound like much fun. However, if the Dodge and Camaros and I end up together, it might be more interesting. Has anyone here had fun running with a similar group?
Tires are another issue. My PS2s in front have 7/32 remaining, with 6/32 on the slightly wider rear Super Sports (both Michelin). Which should be enough, right? The woman I asked at the club had no clue; my GM dealer said not to worry until around 4/32nds. Also, and maybe more important, the tread pattern of little cuts on the shoulders is all gone on the passenger side in front, and almost gone on the driver's side, due to improper front alignment earlier (too much "toe in"). So I wonder, with that wear, if the stressful turns of a track event would make a blowout more likely. Any thoughts?
I realize I may need new rubber soon anyway, but I'd rather beat up these older treads than a brand new set -- as long as I'm not compromising safety.
The run group you would be in includes the following cars
BMW M3
BMW M3
Chevrolet Camaro - ZL1
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Dodge Charger SRT
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
Porsche cayman R
Porsche 997
Porsche Carrera s
Porsche 994
Porsche 911
Porsche 911 4s
Meaning I'll spend a lot of time looking in my mirror at Porsches wanting to pass after curves, so I pull over to slow down to allow them to pass on the straights -- where the G8 shines. Right? Doesn't sound like much fun. However, if the Dodge and Camaros and I end up together, it might be more interesting. Has anyone here had fun running with a similar group?
Tires are another issue. My PS2s in front have 7/32 remaining, with 6/32 on the slightly wider rear Super Sports (both Michelin). Which should be enough, right? The woman I asked at the club had no clue; my GM dealer said not to worry until around 4/32nds. Also, and maybe more important, the tread pattern of little cuts on the shoulders is all gone on the passenger side in front, and almost gone on the driver's side, due to improper front alignment earlier (too much "toe in"). So I wonder, with that wear, if the stressful turns of a track event would make a blowout more likely. Any thoughts?
I realize I may need new rubber soon anyway, but I'd rather beat up these older treads than a brand new set -- as long as I'm not compromising safety.