With this view of an S2000 running flat out at Buttonwillow Raceway, let's move on to the second part of the my look at the Speed Ventures open track day held over the weekend.
As I mentioned in the first post, the M3 crowd was out in force. This white E36 was just another of the many track-tuned Bavarians.
This was one of two Corvette ZR1s putting their 638 horsepower to good use around the corners of Buttonwillow.
Some NA Miata love. There were at least 10 of them out there, in various stages of modification.
None were as crazy as this one of course. Yes the wing is enormous, but functional no doubt.
Despite being an extremely potent vehicle, you don't see many Lexus IS-Fs at the track. Good work to you sir.
This stock looking 911 was moving along nicely through the corners. What a beautiful body color.
There were some great cars on the track, but nothing could match the meaty '69 Camaro when it came to pure acoustics.
Although the screaming sound of this E92 M3's V8 was also high on the list…
I don't think it was running on the track, but this Honda CR-Z on PF01s caught my eye as I wandered around the pits.
A BMW 2002 with a Luftwaffe-esque flat green and black paintjob.
It's not everyday you see an Amuse-kitted S2000 in California. Nice to this one being used as it was intended.
Am I the only one that sees a little S30Z in the design of the Z4 M Coupe?
Here's the 240Z for comparison's sake.
What better way to get acquainted with your new car than with some track time? This Camaro SS was one of several purely stock cars out taking laps.
The same goes for this Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Just so you didn't think that all of the day's Porsches had their engines in the rear.
Silver E46 M3 on RE30s. What a combo.
Everytime I see a cool S2000 at the track, I'm forced to confront the harsh reality that the car just doesn't fit my long American legs. Sad face.
Don't forget about the FF Hondas. This EF Civic looked rather quick.
That does it for part two. I'll be back to wrap it up tomorrow!
-Mike Garrett
OFFICIAL SPEEDHUNTERS SUPPLIERS
dude I'm 6'3 and fit my s2000 fine with some sport buckets
I am with you on the Z4/S30 similarities, you can't deny that the long font end with the fast back is one of the finest combos in motoring,
more track day coverage please!!!
the s30/z4 comparison is accurate, i never noticed how the rear arch line and rear quarter window line are identical.
part 3? lol i want a chance to have my 944 up here
Love seeing these grassroots-style track days. MOOAAAARRRRR!
that ISF is slick.
i want one.
Great's shots. beautiful 240Z...Sex on Wheels
And even the headlight design on the z4 looks like an uodated version of the s30
This is awesome! I was there this weekend running in blue group with my white s14 (#29). I appreciate the speedhunting Mike!
Great to see coverage of these kind of events around the world.
Could use a little improvement on selection of photos I think though.
The #32 Camaro has that blur of another car in the background makes it look like there's something on the roof... The tires scattering the foreground of the Hyundai and 240 don't seem to complement the composition. Not that I am a good photographer, but one of the main reasons I come to the site is to see good photography of cars. I think that expectation is shared with other readers.
Did you get any shots of my buddies white rx7 FD?
Maybe I'll show up in part 3 again? lol
The photos really look great, and thanks for grabbing a snapshot of my M3! Was a crazy hot day out there but it was also a lot of fun. I'm amazed that you could stand out there in the heat and snap photos all day.
That Green EF drivers name is Paul, last time I was out there he was having hard time getting below 2:03's and he was trying EVERYTHING(ie springs, different shock settings, sway bars) to get it past that. But I was a big fan of his car, all aero/suspension with a very modest B16. Momentum car FTW...
Man that EF would look sick with a bit more TLC. Good looking cars overall
dude im 6'1 and fit in my S just fine and fit even better with the buddy club super low down rail and sparco rev seat, back yard special also makes a lower rail that fits on oem seats, aslong as ur not tryin to roll around gansta mode u should be fine
Less drift coverage, more grassroots motorsports.