Street RX-8 vs GT-2 Time Attack RX-8 Track Battle

Chasing Gary Wood's Canadian Time Attack GT-2 RX-8 at Pittsburg International Race Complex (Pitt Race) during the September 2016 Chin Motorsports Track Day event.

The GT-2 RX-8 is on Eibach coilovers and 255/40/17 Bridgestone RE-71R tires on 17x9.5" wheels.

The street RX-8 has a fresh rebuild while the GT-2 engine is a few seasons old, so I have a horsepower advantage, but his car and driving do a good job of making up for that in the turns.

Gary is a multi-time autoslalom and time attack champion in his region and runs the Ontario 1500 Track Day Adventure.

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MODIFICATIONS:

Suspension/Wheels
•Hotchkis RX-8 Swaybars
•Bilstein B12 kit with progressive MCU bump stops
•OEM wheels
•225/40/18 BFG Rivals (non-S)
•Performance alignment

Brakes
•Hawk HPS brake pads (street), Hawk race pads (track)
•Centric 125 series high carbon rotors
•Brake and clutch speed bleeders

Engine
•Pineapple Racing engine build
•HKS Hi Power exhaust
•Racing Beat V2 midpipe
•RX8 Performance pulley kit (water pump & alternator)
•Hypertech tuner
•Race Roots poly engine mounts
•T-Rex LS ignition upgrade
•Vented oil cooler outlets
•PCV oil catch can
•U1R battery
•CSF racing aluminum radiator w/ improved undertray and sealing
•T-Rex S.S. oil cooler lines
•Mazda heater hose restrictor orifice

Interior
•Modified driver’s seat for headroom