I'm faster than Jeremy Clarkson!
 

I just watched an old clip of Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear where he tries to match his Playstation lap times at Laguna Seca driving an Acura NSX. He had the track to himself, but he took horrible lines and was only able to run a 1:57.

I drive like a grandma, but my last time at Laguna Seca I was always under his time when I had a clear track. My best time was 1:50, but I have better tires than Clarkson had. Still, kind of nice knowing that a fat old Englishman who drives supercars for a living might actually be slower than me on the track.



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And to think, you beat his time in a 911, a car he despises:)

I love it, "Aston Martin DB9, no that's not a racing car. That's just pornography."

He was prolly driving like a wuss to prevent wrecking that car. Still cool to be able to make that claim.

Clarkson isn't that great of a driver. He's funny as hell and I love the show, but he's not a great driver. Now Tiff (5th Gear)............that man can drive. Too bad their show isn't that entertaining.

Yes, but can you beat The Stig?

The Stig could beat me while driving a Prius.

Was I any help? :D


KT

The stig could run a 1:56

Definitely!

I still think I can pick up some time turn 9 and a little in 6. I'd love to get below 1:50:00

I'll be there Monday and Tuesday. ( in the filthy ) :mad:


KT

I think everyone can! :D

You have seen 'the filthy'?:o


KT

Nope. What's that?

Hey, Doc...have you tracked the Rota's? Any problems?

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KT

This is 'the filthy'.

Please don't gouge you eyes out!:eek:



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It's all I've got, while 746 is under the knife.
( after Tuesday I'll have logged about 1300 track miles in 'filthy' this year )


KT

Yep. I've run them hard at Thunderhill and Laguna Seca. The biggest test was when I ran over a wheel on the Bay Bridge at 70 MPH. Ouch. Messed up mfy bumper, but the Rota's are not damaged.

Wow. I'm hurting for you. (Love the hood crest, though.)

Trekkor, what are your Laguna Seca times in that beast?

Moses, what club/event did you race with? I'd love to try Laguna Seca, but PCA rarely goes there.