Learn how to conquer "the Glen" in this full HD video with data telemetry overlay in a 2005 Mazda RX-8 driven by an HPDE instructor and Time Attack competitor. 

The best lap time was 2:17:6. This video was captured during the October 2017 event with Hooked On Driving (HOD) High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) event in the D group (Advanced, open passing).

Data was captured with an android phone running RaceChrono and an external Garmin Glo 10Hz GPS. The video and telemetry data was merged using Dashware.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
* Group.E Racing Services (GRP.E)
* Fast Brakes
* Fortune Auto

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RX-8 SPECS & MODIFICATIONS:

Suspension/Wheels
- Fortune Auto 500 series coilovers, 10k/7k Swift springs
- 17x10 +50mm Rota RT5-R2 wheels
- 255/40/17 Falken RT-615K tires
- Mazdaspeed front tower bar
- Whiteline front offset UCA bushings
- Powerflex front sway bar bushings
- Disconnected rear swaybar

Brakes
- Hawk DTC-60 front and rear pads

Engine
- Pineapple Racing engine rebuild
- HKS Hi Power exhaust
- Racing Beat V2 dual resonated midpipe
- AEM intake
- RX8Performance pulley kit

Drivetrain
- Race Roots poly engine mounts

Reliability
- T-Rex LS ignition upgrade
- T-Rex S.S. oil cooler lines
- CSF racing aluminum radiator w/ LRB undertray & improved sealing
- Pettit Racing closed-loop coolant overflow system
- Mazda heater hose restrictor orifice

Interior
- Modified driver’s seat for more headroom
- Dash mounted triple gauge pod with VDO oil pressure, oil temperature, and water temperature

Misc
- U1R battery (~19 pounds)

SPECS
- 195 WHP
- Under 2800 pounds
- Full interior, A/C, radio