Back where it all started—G2 Motorsports Park. A year after my first track day in a Macan, I returned in the Skipper and drove my way from Green to Blue group. The data shows the progress. The grin says the rest.
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Breaking Into the 2:19s at Eagles Canyon
A new personal best at Eagles Canyon Raceway: a 2:19.3 lap in The Skipper, my 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 on Yokohama AD09s. Using RaceChrono with iPhone video, RaceBox Mini S GPS data, and OBDLink MX+ telemetry, the lap highlights where the biggest gains came from—and where there’s still time left to find. Breaking…
Activating Matrix Headlights on the Lizard at MC Squared
A visit to MC Squared to activate the full Matrix LED headlight functionality on my 992.1 Carrera 4S — hardware Porsche installs from the factory but still doesn’t enable on U.S.-bound cars.
My Complete Track Day Data System: iPhone + RaceChrono + MX+ + RaceBox Mini + GoPro
Here’s my full HPDE tech stack — how I use iPhone, RaceChrono, OBDLink MX+, RaceBox Mini (25Hz), and GoPro together, including automatic GoPro control, proper setup order, common mistakes, output workflow, and my exact paddock-to-grid checklist.
Where the Missing 4 Seconds Actually Live
Using lap data to understand where time is actually lost — and what I’m working on to close the gap.
Cold Track, Calm Hands: A Personal Best at Eagles Canyon Raceway
A cold but clear morning at Eagles Canyon Raceway rewarded patience and smooth inputs. With a new personal best lap of 2:24.96 in my 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, this track day reinforced how much progress can still be made early in the learning curve by focusing on fundamentals rather than force.
Martini-Inspired Decals, a Skipper’s Signature, and a Boxster That Finally Looks the Part
I added Martini-inspired decals to my Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, customized with SKPR as a nod to my role as skipper aboard our Caribbean sailing catamaran. Designed with help from Autodesign Shop in the UK and flawlessly installed by Humble Crew Auto Spa in Plano, Texas. I may not be fast on track, but I’ll at least look good giving point-bys.
Learning Eagles Canyon Raceway — Clockwise, One Lap at a Time
My first time running Eagles Canyon Raceway clockwise was a solo day—and one of my most productive days at the track so far. Cold air, light traffic, and just two focused sessions were all it took to learn where the confidence and reference points still need work.
Leveling Up at Eagles Canyon: Dialed In, Turned Up, and Letting Lap 5 Do the Talking
Lap 5 at Eagles Canyon Raceway was the one where everything clicked — warm tires, clean lines, and a Racing Yellow Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 stretching its legs to nearly 119 mph. With real telemetry, growing confidence, and just the right amount of spice, this lap captures what progression on track really feels like.
THE PORSCHE DILEMMA, REVISITED: CHOOSING BETWEEN MY 992.1 C4S AND 718 BOXSTER GTS 4.0
A few months ago, I wrote a post debating whether to keep my 992.1 C4S or my Boxster GTS 4.0. That debate never truly ended. After more months of driving, tracking, and reflecting—and with Liz reminding me that one car needs to go by spring—I’m revisiting the decision with clearer insight. I still haven’t tracked the Boxster yet; my first time will be early next year when the weather warms up, and that may add new data points. But for now, this is where the journey has led me.
Treading Lightly at Porsche McKinney: A Morning with Pirelli and the Maverick PCA Tech Team
A morning of rubber, torque, and tech talk with the Maverick PCA Tech Team, Pirelli’s Meagan, and a room full of Porsche owners who actually know what they’re talking about — plus one guy who just likes buying, fueling, and handwashing his cars.