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Porsche 718 Cayman Base Hot Lap at Laguna Seca - 1:51.500
Andy E
place California, United States trophy Amateur
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ラップデイ 18 Apr, 2021
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ラップタイム 1:51.500 (+7.42s)
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外気温度 14° C
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This video captures a hot lap in a stock 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman (Base) equipped with Dunlop Direzza ZIII tires at Laguna Seca. This was the driver's first time on the track, resulting in a decent initial run.

The driver noted several observations during the lap:

  • Turn 1: Still learning to trust the brakes and stability at speeds over 100 mph, believing the car could push past the second marker. Apex speed was acceptable, gaining some ground on a GT3.
  • Turns 3, 4, & 5: Maintained good lines and speed, but acknowledged the need for smoother transitions to preserve momentum.
  • Turn 6: The car was over-slowed; while aero and tires lacked the grip for an 80 mph entry, a faster apex speed than 67 mph was achievable.
  • Turn 7: Experienced some heat soak, requiring short shifting at 7,000 RPM, and noted the car was just barely outpacing Miatas uphill.
  • Turn 8 (Corkscrew): Satisfied with the line taken through this iconic section.
  • Turn 9: Made a mistake, indicating potential for much faster entry, despite it being a challenging corner.
  • Turn 10: Achieved good speed through this turn.
  • Turn 11: Tires became somewhat greasy towards the end of the run, leading to a lower apex speed, though the line was decent.
  • The driver estimates the car is capable of a 1 minute 45 second lap with better tire and engine temperature management. The track's demands also heavily impacted the outside tread of the rear tires, suggesting future monitoring of tire pressures.

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