This is our second attempt to get a "Baseline Lap" at MSR Cresson 1.7 CCW in this 1989 Camaro IROC Z/28. We bought this car in July 2023 but in Summer 2024 started going through some old maintenance items and upgrades. The Hoosiers it came with were 20 years old, so some newer Falken RT-615K+ tires in 315/30R18 size were added on Corvette 18x10.5" wheels. This Camaro had an L98 5.7L V8 with an LT1 intake, a T5 transmission, and numerous other upgrades from 2004. 

Our first test attempt in July was less than ideal - we didn't even try to street drive the Camaro, so when we took the out lap it was obvious the front wheel bearings were done. After bringing the car back we replaced those, an alternator, then changed the seat and made a new seat bracket, to fit Terry's driving position. We built a harness bar and added newer harnesses to the Camaro, then rolled the rear fenders. 

Finally made time in September to make this Baseline Lap on the same day we were picking up Trigger, our LS550 Mustang that runs 1:13's out here on Hoosiers. Well the Camaro had a few small issues, like rear tire rub and a funky pedal spacing that Terry never got a hang of - to be able to smoothly downshift this combo would require some pedal changes (the brake and gas pedal were about 4" different in height). 

So ignore the un-smooth downshifts, we weren't trying to set any track records here. Just wanted to get a good baseline for lap times on a modern 200TW tire before we dive into major suspension, chassis, brake, EFI, and driveline changes. We will come back on the same tires (or something similar) after these changes and we can compare the lap times. Thanks for watching!