{"id":54,"date":"2020-06-15T01:12:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T01:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2020-06-15T01:39:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T01:39:50","slug":"neils-track-blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/index.php\/neils-track-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Neil&#8217;s Track Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" src=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_0139-1024x524.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_0139-1024x524.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_0139-300x153.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_0139-768x393.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_0139-1536x786.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_0139-2048x1047.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A collection of pictures and videos from track days over the years&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track photos by GotBlueMilk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual CTS-V Wagon @ Thunderhill &#8211; HOD 2012<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was fortunate enough to be in a position to order one of these new. You quickly learn that 556HP can&#8217;t be used on the street; so I decided to try my first ever track day in one. Not really an agile handler, but a brute on the straights and so much character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-683x1024.jpeg);background-position:0% 55.00000000000001%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-683x1024.jpeg 683w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-200x300.jpeg 200w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-768x1152.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EV0G0831-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"121019_1621-HOD Thunderhill - Neil S.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G0BLcaMBusA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NA1 NSX MT @ Sonoma Raceway &#8211; HOD 2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I managed to get a hold of a high-mile but mechanically solid NSX before the prices got really bananas. Great car for developing track skills; not too much horsepower, few nannies, wonderful balance. Except when lifting off in the rain on T2 at Sonoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBM52181-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBM52181-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBM52181-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBM52181-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBM52181-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBM52181-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/K_4x_mUwM0Y\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">981 Cayman S MT @ Laguna Seca &#8211; HOD 2016<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few years of building up speed and competency in the NSX, I realized how insane it was to track this old, rare-ish, all-aluminum car with all the local techs retiring and few spare parts available. The 981 seemed like a natural progression, it was a stripper with the X73 lowered suspension &#8211; my first Porsche, probably my favorite track car bar one&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBMA1448-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBMA1448-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBMA1448-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBMA1448-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBMA1448-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GBMA1448-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOD Laguna Seca 2016-03-24\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZDpjzpK8rTs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">991.1 Carrera S MT @ Buttonwillow &#8211; HOD 2017<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I convinced myself that I needed more power <em>and<\/em> more daily drivability and switched up to a 991S with a ducktail! Despite what people say, you really can feel the junk in the trunk in a 991,  and that lent it a fun and different driving character. Loved the the ability to hit up Buttonwillow on the way down I-5 to a client meeting in a comfortable cruiser, but I missed the Cayman&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jan-27-2017-Hooked-on-Driving-Group-B-Cotton-Corners-BW__3891_Jan2717_CaliPhoto-P100-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jan-27-2017-Hooked-on-Driving-Group-B-Cotton-Corners-BW__3891_Jan2717_CaliPhoto-P100-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jan-27-2017-Hooked-on-Driving-Group-B-Cotton-Corners-BW__3891_Jan2717_CaliPhoto-P100-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jan-27-2017-Hooked-on-Driving-Group-B-Cotton-Corners-BW__3891_Jan2717_CaliPhoto-P100-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jan-27-2017-Hooked-on-Driving-Group-B-Cotton-Corners-BW__3891_Jan2717_CaliPhoto-P100-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jan-27-2017-Hooked-on-Driving-Group-B-Cotton-Corners-BW__3891_Jan2717_CaliPhoto-P100-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Buttonwillow 13cw HOD 1\/27\/17\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UOyLMil4u_o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">981 Cayman GT4 @ Laguna Seca &#8211; HOD 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is <em>the<\/em> track car, as far as I&#8217;m concerned. The hype is legitimate. The power of the 991 with Cayman handling amped up with GT3 suspension, monster brakes, serious rubber. The sound of this thing is unreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3143-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3143-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3143-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3143-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3143-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/nsimpson.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3143-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hooked on Driving Laguna Seca 2018\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vorR0HGg4GQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A collection of pictures and videos from track days over the years&#8230;. 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