willhave8

Short video from Summit Point with MazdaDrivers this September. Paul, you made my heart race a little.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...73812897679861

I have no idea what is different but I have updated the link from Google and this one works....

Sorry for the confusion folks

L8APEX

check your link, I can't get it to work, it tells me the video is unavailable. I hate it when that happens, get all excited about watching a track vid, and google goofs it up.

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

omg awesome!!! talk about a semi-pucker moment!!!

dmp

pretty dangerous of the camera car to stop there on the track! Glad nobody was hurt!

L8APEX

yep, some good pucker factor there. I think I recognize the car that spun, is it a forum member?

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

i believe the spinning car is Paul_in_DC (aka Paul) on the forum

i was actually 1 car behind the filming car, so i was also able to wave to Paul as i go through the hook lol

L8APEX

ah, I should have paid attention to where you guys are, I thought it was someone else.

willhave8

Yes, believe me, I was aware of that. There was a 'vette right behind me who had to stop as well and then nobody. My instructor was telling me to move if you listen closely -- which I did, still in 3rd gear

A little reminder of what can happen as we all do High Performance Driving Education and put the thoughts of insurance in the back of our minds. Also, why I have been thinking lately of getting a dedicated track car which I can better afford to lose.

I actually had another Forum member (your secret's safe) hit their brakes upon seeing the Checker flag at the top of the bridge straight right in front of me as I was still accelerating and shifting from 3rd to 4th... That was actually more scary than the spin since it was at a much higher speed. Thank god for the 8's GREAT brakes and the peformance of the Carbotech XP8's. They always seem to have 'just a little more in them'.

L8APEX

it is a good reminder of what we are doing out there when we head to the track.

For me, I try to stay out of trains going into corners, and give people plenty of room. And if there is some asshat goofing off behind me, I let him go, and let him get as far from me as I can. I am not out to set any records, just have fun, and follow rule #1...which is drive it home. And yes, the 8 has awesome brakes, especially with upgraded pads. More than one other car owner has made comment of how good the brakes are, and how late we can brake as opposed to other drivers.

late8

Great finale. Thanks for posting

Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2

glad no one was hurt and yeah, lets be thankful for those brakes. well, looked like an experience and great responce of how to deal with it.