These Chinese EVs are insane. This seems like 80% of the Taycan for 1/3 the money. If this was on sale in the US for 40k I’d consider one.

This is the car the Ford CEO was raving about after daily driving for 6 months, btw.

https://chat.google.com/dm/-Aq33QAAAAE/u6uQd3cq_GY/u6uQd3cq_GY

Ford Mustang GTD drives under 7 minutes (6:57) on the Nürburgring Nordschleife (the Porsche 911 GT3 did 6:55):
 

 

Yeah, I doubt they are pleased with the GTD time. Barely beating the base GT3 was not the target, especially when they have over 300 more hp.

Gemini AI Summary

So will @HemiSam become  EVSam or not?

Mercedse AMG One does the Ring in 6:29

 

5 hours ago, Grahame said:

Gemini AI Summary

So will @HemiSam become  EVSam or not?

That left a mark, Grahame...lol.

I have seen some pretty nifty electric track cars over the years...not many, but a few special ones.  This Charger is not that.  

More power to whoever wants to own one (no pun intended...well, mostly).  It just won't be this camper...

HS

From my last autocross event. I’ve since modified my seating position to get lower in the car. I like being upright, but I had to adapt a bit to get more of a sports car position to get my head lower. 

I got smoked by all three Miata’s in this field, but they all had semi-slicks and I’m in street tires. This was the last event of the year so all the good drivers came out to compete. Much to improve in the 2025 autocross season!

4 hours ago, TMoney said:

From my last autocross event. I’ve since modified my seating position to get lower in the car. I like being upright, but I had to adapt a bit to get more of a sports car position to get my head lower. 

I got smoked by all three Miata’s in this field, but they all had semi-slicks and I’m in street tires. This was the last event of the year so all the good drivers came out to compete. Much to improve in the 2025 autocross season!

If you ever feel like spending the money, Hoosiers....don't bother with the others.  We've been trying different brands and while the Hoosiers are a bit tough to get a hold of since production is limited, and they are a few more bucks than the alternatives, they are soooooo much better.

Great to see you have fun!

HS

Either those or RE-71-RSs seem like the play once I get a new set of wheels.

There's a reason he's a 4x World Champion! | iRacing BMW M2 at VIR

 

Max’s car control and placement is insane. Leaves Dave for dead immediately because he is going all the way out to the edge of the kerbs and then some. To the surprise of no one. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Koenigsegg is taking over the Hypercar world

 

Driving the incredible McLaren GTR trio: F1, P1 and Senna | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat

 

What Happens When Racing Has No Rules?

 

Max Verstappen vs Kyle Larson - F1 vs NASCAR Monza - 2024 Season

 

Watched mainly for the sound. 

 

That could be Spain, I didn't manage to see the letter to the left over the blue ribbon in the license plate. Besides the acceleration I didn't find it especially unique.

 

 

Sideways Brick, anyone?

 

Some Shiny non EV's for y'all.

 

Singer Goes Turbo

 

6 hours ago, HiWire said:

Singer Goes Turbo

 

A Singer 911 is as close to my dream car as I've ever seen.  Looks like a classic, but better.

I recall Singer's early cars and being somewhat shocked at how amazing they were and how pricey they were.

Probably one of the best investments car wise looking back...they seem to do little but rise in value and haul ass elegantly.

HS

It's an interesting progression. I think I'd prefer a naturally-aspirated engine (500 hp is more than enough for me) from Singer, but some people love the boost surge and turbos are a signicant part of the Porsche 911's heritage and their legacy in racing.

A Singer DLS QUARTZ commission from Toronto:

 

Edited March 14, 20251 yr by HiWire

In Petaluma for the Salute to American Graffiti.