Cool morning temperatures, a nearly empty Eagles Canyon Raceway, and enough telemetry to satisfy the biggest data nerd. The Skipper kept getting quicker all day, even as the Texas heat and traffic worked against me. Sometimes the stopwatch doesn’t tell the whole story.
Motorsports
COTA Two Ways: Dry Confidence, Wet Reality, and Life in the F1 Garages
My first time at Circuit of the Americas delivered everything—dry laps to build confidence, a soaked track to test control, and the unforgettable experience of working out of the same garages used by Formula 1 drivers. Schnellfest was the full experience.
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.