Sears' Point (Infinion) lap

mmahan · 10-04-2006, 03:22 PM

Hey all,

Here's lap at Sears' Point, also known as Infinion.

As always, the fastest lap is generally without traffic, so it can be a bit boring. However, it does give you a good idea of what the track looks like. very technical and dangerous place to drive a car fast!!!

NASCAR fans note: the NASCAR guys bypass a whole seciton of track, so this may look a little strange to you...

Time was 2:05.

Enjoy... http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...67071134&hl=en

fourseasonsandles · 10-04-2006, 04:28 PM

Nice! I love that track on GT4. Doubt I will ever be able to run it in my STI, but it is funny to see how well GT did in making a game version of the track. Also weird to know what turn is next from playing the game!

**///M Power** · 10-04-2006, 04:44 PM

beautiful

UltimateLurker · 10-04-2006, 05:52 PM

Very nice, very smooth!

AndrewSS · 10-04-2006, 06:11 PM

Looks good and like a lot of fun

double helix · 10-04-2006, 09:07 PM

What class do you run? I've seen a few track days from the stands and i've always wanted to try.

mmahan · 10-05-2006, 12:25 PM

I run with NASA, in HPDE Group 3. There are a few of us that are 'Group 3 lurkers" because we don't plan to mive up to Group 4...

The Group 4 guys tend to be a bit more "agressive": lots of trailer'd in race cars and such. The benefit of running 4 is that it is "Open Track, All Day", typically folks getting time in towards their Competition License. However, that can (and does) equate to cars 3 and 4 wide through corners, which isn't the most comfortable for those of us planning to drive home that day!!!

Go online to http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/index.html and check it out. They also run quite a few "mid-week" sessions that are really cool if you can get the time away from work/life: 7 sessions at 20 minutes each and a final 8th session at 30 minutes all in one day! However, those are only for Groups 2, 3 & 4... no beginners. That said, most folks move out of group 1 within their first day at the track.

Good, clean fun! Hope to see you out there!...MM

double helix · 10-05-2006, 01:02 PM

How much $ per track day?

***sti-liger*** · 10-05-2006, 01:09 PM

looks like a blast,maybe one of these days i can do it...your exhaust sounds mean by the way

Chiefy · 10-05-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmahan

Hey all,

Here's lap at Sears' Point, also known as Infinion.

As always, the fastest lap is generally without traffic, so it can be a bit boring.

This is not boring at all

double watched

Lovely and smooth.

***KarlSTI*** · 10-05-2006, 05:11 PM

Very nice!!

mmahan · 10-05-2006, 05:58 PM

Thanx everyone for the nice comments!

double helix: Nasa membership is $40 per year. Mid-week's are $215 and weekends are $280. Check it out at http://www.nasaproracing.com/calendar.html pick a Region, then scroll down to see dates and costs.

sti-liger: thanx... I went for the "signature" exhaust from Vishnu on his V370 kit so it wouldn't be as loud. As you can hear, at WOT she's still pretty loud! Glad I went for the quiet option. Turbo and BOV can be heard due to Typhoon intake.

Thanx again all for the kind remarks

Andy STI · 10-05-2006, 06:23 PM

Great video. Unfortunately, we do not have that kind of elevation change on the tracks around me. Do you have a harness bar with a camera mount or do you use a suction cup mount?

RallyMe · 10-06-2006, 05:13 AM

Looks like a ton of fun! I can't wait to get out of college and get a real job so I can start doing track days. All I can manage now is autocrosses and a few time attacks on test tracks and small roadcourses...

mmahan · 10-06-2006, 02:51 PM

Andy STi: Yes, we are rather blessed to have Sears' Point, Thunderhill, Laguna, Buttonwillow all within a few undred miles of each other. I was using a suction cup mount, but switched to an I/O port mount on my Sparco Harness Bar. Actually, the suction mount seemed a tiny bit more stable (less jittery), but I am much happier having it BOLTED to the car now.

10-04-2006, 03:22 PM	#1
mmahan Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 111 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Sears' Point (Infinion) lap Hey all, Here's lap at Sears' Point, also known as Infinion. As always, the fastest lap is generally without traffic, so it can be a bit boring. However, it does give you a good idea of what the track looks like. very technical and dangerous place to drive a car fast!!! NASCAR fans note: the NASCAR guys bypass a whole seciton of track, so this may look a little strange to you... Time was 2:05. Enjoy... http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...67071134&hl=en This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-06-2006, 02:51 PM	#15
mmahan Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 111 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Andy STi: Yes, we are rather blessed to have Sears' Point, Thunderhill, Laguna, Buttonwillow all within a few undred miles of each other. I was using a suction cup mount, but switched to an I/O port mount on my Sparco Harness Bar. Actually, the suction mount seemed a tiny bit more stable (less jittery), but I am much happier having it BOLTED to the car now. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-04-2006, 04:28 PM	#2
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,639 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice! I love that track on GT4. Doubt I will ever be able to run it in my STI, but it is funny to see how well GT did in making a game version of the track. Also weird to know what turn is next from playing the game!

10-04-2006, 04:44 PM	#3
///M Power Nonproductive Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: 22k complete reconstruction Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,753 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	beautiful

10-04-2006, 05:52 PM	#4
UltimateLurker Spec C Club Car: PSM '05 STi Fav Mod: S203 BBS RE's Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo Posts: 2,143 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Very nice, very smooth!

10-04-2006, 06:11 PM	#5
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	Looks good and like a lot of fun

10-04-2006, 09:07 PM	#6
double helix Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi JBP Fav Mod: Baby Seat Location: 408,707 and 916 Posts: 699 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	What class do you run? I've seen a few track days from the stands and i've always wanted to try.

10-05-2006, 12:25 PM	#7
mmahan Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 111 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I run with NASA, in HPDE Group 3. There are a few of us that are 'Group 3 lurkers" because we don't plan to mive up to Group 4... The Group 4 guys tend to be a bit more "agressive": lots of trailer'd in race cars and such. The benefit of running 4 is that it is "Open Track, All Day", typically folks getting time in towards their Competition License. However, that can (and does) equate to cars 3 and 4 wide through corners, which isn't the most comfortable for those of us planning to drive home that day!!! Go online to http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/index.html and check it out. They also run quite a few "mid-week" sessions that are really cool if you can get the time away from work/life: 7 sessions at 20 minutes each and a final 8th session at 30 minutes all in one day! However, those are only for Groups 2, 3 & 4... no beginners. That said, most folks move out of group 1 within their first day at the track. Good, clean fun! Hope to see you out there!...MM

10-05-2006, 01:02 PM	#8
double helix Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi JBP Fav Mod: Baby Seat Location: 408,707 and 916 Posts: 699 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	How much $ per track day?

10-05-2006, 01:09 PM	#9
*sti-liger* this space for rent Car: 04 psm sti Fav Mod: custom 03 seats Location: california Posts: 742 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	looks like a blast,maybe one of these days i can do it...your exhaust sounds mean by the way

10-05-2006, 05:11 PM	#11
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,409 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Very nice!!

10-05-2006, 05:58 PM	#12
mmahan Junior STI Driver Car: '04 STi Location: Eureka, Ca Posts: 111 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanx everyone for the nice comments! double helix: Nasa membership is $40 per year. Mid-week's are $215 and weekends are $280. Check it out at http://www.nasaproracing.com/calendar.html pick a Region, then scroll down to see dates and costs. sti-liger: thanx... I went for the "signature" exhaust from Vishnu on his V370 kit so it wouldn't be as loud. As you can hear, at WOT she's still pretty loud! Glad I went for the quiet option. Turbo and BOV can be heard due to Typhoon intake. Thanx again all for the kind remarks

10-05-2006, 06:23 PM	#13
Andy STI Professional STI Racer Car: '08 STi Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 836 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Great video. Unfortunately, we do not have that kind of elevation change on the tracks around me. Do you have a harness bar with a camera mount or do you use a suction cup mount?

10-06-2006, 05:13 AM	#14
RallyMe Senior STI Driver Posts: 343 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks like a ton of fun! I can't wait to get out of college and get a real job so I can start doing track days. All I can manage now is autocrosses and a few time attacks on test tracks and small roadcourses...