Using lap data to understand where time is actually lost — and what I’m working on to close the gap.
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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.
A Quietly Rare 911: A 993 Targa, a New Chapter, and Christmas Cookies
A beautifully preserved 993-generation Porsche 911 Targa with a rare automatic transmission made a surprise appearance at Mavs and Mochas—along with its second owner, a new beginning, and bags of Christmas cookies.
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.
How I Keep Three Porsches Clean Without a Hose, Electricity, or a Driveway
Living in a condo with no hose or electricity doesn’t mean your cars have to look neglected. This is the weekly, low-impact cleaning process I use to keep three Porsches looking great between professional details—without annoying neighbors or breaking HOA rules.
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.
Exploring Necker Island with Gumption: A Wildly Wonderful Afternoon
Liz and I joined Gumption’s Necker Island Nature Walk on Sir Richard Branson’s private paradise one sunny afternoon, where we met lemurs, kangaroos, parrots, flamingos, peacocks, and even a giant tortoise — a walk that turned into a true Caribbean safari.
Back in Our Happy Place — First Day in Tortola, BVI
Our smooth trip back to Tortola kicked off another perfect sailing escape. From breezing through DFW with CLEAR + TSA PreCheck to landing in paradise aboard our substitute catamaran Catatude, the day unfolded exactly how we like it — calm seas, good food, and an empty beach at Pirates Bight.