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.
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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.
How I Got My 992.1 C4S Track-Ready Without Blowing the Budget
When I prepped for Maverick PCA’s HPDE at Eagles Canyon on September 20–21, 2025, one shop quoted me a full brake swap—pads, rotors, and even new sensors from day one. Another shop showed me why that wasn’t necessary, saved me money, and even stored my track pads for later. Thanks to Fifth Gear Autosports, I not only made it onto the track in my 992.1 C4S, but I also stretched my budget across more events… even if the Pagid pads make it sound like a screeching school bus on daily drives.
A Weekend with Maverick PCA at Eagles Canyon Raceway
What a weekend at Maverick PCA’s HPDE at Eagles Canyon Raceway. Two full days of learning, driving, making new friends, and pushing the Lizard to new limits.