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Tracked Prii at WGI day after Green GP

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by nickfromny, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. nickfromny

    nickfromny Member since 2007

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    Couldn't make the Green GP so went to opening day. Did 6 laps on opening day at Watkins Glen Saturday. VSC kicked in once. Had a blast. Car was very predictable. No oversteer as in Gen 2. Track was wet and windy. There were still 4 wrecks on a day when it was pace laps only & open to public. Now, I remember why I stoped teaching at the track. Brain moves to right foot and mind goes blank.
     
    #1 nickfromny, Apr 18, 2011
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    Haha, that's great to hear someone tracked a Prius. I've only attempted that in GT5.

    I miss track days in my WRX... Prius would be interesting. I wonder how it would hold up being driven aggressive? I'd be worried about brake rotors, wheel bearings not being up to the task.
     
    #2 briank, Apr 18, 2011
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    Boot or no boot? That would factor into track life significantly.
     
    #3 billnchristy, Apr 18, 2011
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    Full course. Brakes got soft when I pushed it. Car had 400 miles it. 5th day of ownership. We were behind pacecar, with a 55mph limit. Still hit 92 on front Straight. MPG went down to 45mpg oh my!
     
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    That's awesome.
     
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