Laguna Seca boasts several lap records for car enthusiasts. These include Cameron Rogers’ record for fastest four-door car (Tesla's Model S Plaid), and the Czinger 21C. But which is the best one? What makes the Tesla Model S such a great car to set Laguna Seca's record? Let's examine these records to find out.
Cameron Rogers' lap record at Laguna Seca
The Tesla Model 3 Performance has smashed the lap time record for electric vehicles at Laguna Seca. The car ran the track in near stealth mode. Cameron Rogers set a record of 1 minutes 41.2 in December 2018, which was broken by the Tesla Model 3 Performance. The car is owned by Rodgers, and is driven by Sasha Anis of Mountain Pass Performance.
Rogers made some modifications to his car after setting the record. Rogers' modified Model 3 Performance from Mountain Pass Performance has a similar performance but is not "stock". His car was a big hit at the Global Attack event. He won first place in production GT category. It is unknown if the same modifications could be made to his Model S P100D.
Tesla's Model S Plaid's lap record at Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca may have just set a new lap record with the modified Tesla Model S Plaid. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS was beaten only a tenth by the car with a time clock of 1:29.9 second. Unplugged Performance built this car. It has new aero components, larger tires, stronger brakes, a stripped out interior, and wider tires. In addition, it boasts three motors, making a total of 1020 horsepower.
The prototype was driven in by a driver not well-known for his racing skills. Unplugged Performance tuned the car, which is believed to be a Plaid+ version or Dual Motor version. Laguna Seca also saw a black Model S. Tesla also has a production version of the Model S that is red. Laguna Seca's unofficial lap records were set by the Model S red in 1:29.9.
Elon Musk's claim, that a Tesla Model S set Laguna Seca’s four-door lap records
Elon Musk promised to release a video on the next day if the Tesla Model S breaks the Laguna Secs four-door lap record. This was a surprise to many because the Tesla CEO has never set a lap record before. Musk did not mention the name of the record-breaking car, but he said it was "very fast". The Tesla CEO promised to release the video on the following day, and if he breaks that record, he'll post it.
But while this may seem like an impressive achievement, there are several reasons to doubt Musk's claim. First, it's unclear how Tesla's record attempt was possible given that it was not a factory car. Many automakers, including Tesla don't bother to look for lap records of production cars at Laguna Seca. The record attempts that do happen are often by non-production cars. Tesla's record efforts are very different. This is because Tesla's Model S was subject to excessive battery heat and was not competitive.
Laguna Seca lap record held by Czinger21C
A California-based hypercar company is taking a big step toward the future of racing by breaking the lap record at Laguna Seca Raceway. Joel Miller, the Czinger 21C driver, beat the McLaren Senna lap record by almost 2 seconds. Randy Pobst (in a McLaren Senna) set the record at 1;27.62.
Czinger 21C was unveiled to the public in February 2020. It was a redesign Senna with two centrally-mounted seats as well as massive butterfly doors. Geneva Motor Show was cancelled, so the car was not displayed for the first time. Czinger hopes that the public will finally get to see the car. Czinger 21C does not have a production model, but is still expected to go for at least a few millions of dollars. It is expected that the car will sell for over $3million making it an exclusive offering.
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- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
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How to start racing in another country
First, find a club in your area where you can practice and compete. It can be challenging to race in another country because of different driving laws. Some countries, for example, prohibit drivers from taking overtaking at any location on the road. Some countries allow only overtaking at a roundabout. Some countries require that cars make a specific sound when entering or exiting a roundabout. It is a good idea to check the regulations of each country before you travel overseas. This will ensure that you don't get ticketed by the police for breaking any laws.