This video captures a hot lap in a Mazda RX-8 at Thunderhill Raceway Park. The car is modified with race seats, harnesses, a roll bar, and coilovers, running on Nitto NT01 255/40/17 tires. It produces approximately 195 rear-wheel horsepower and weighs around 3065 lbs with the driver.

This lap was recorded during the second session on a Sunday in July 2016, achieving a time of 2:06.136. The driver noted this lap was a couple of tenths quicker than their previous best from September in stock seats, indicating improved performance and driver skill.