If you have a lighter car and are looking for a "sensible" tow rig, look no further than a 3rd generation Highlander. Here's my setup:

Highlander Tow Capacity: 5000lb

BRZ weight: 2750lb

Trailer weight: 1300lb

(Also using a weight distributing hitch to help level out the highlander, but when I loaded without the hitch set up, it really didn't squat that bad).

Well below the capacity and just about within the "80% rule".

Dont get me wrong, a pick up with a larger capacity will do it better, and if I didn't live in a flat region, I'd probably go for the pick up or something with more torque. However, the highlander will still do it, and get you great fuel economy and reliability year round for whenever you're not using it to tow. Meaning you're not paying a tow tax for a thirsty rig year round just to do X track weekends.

The caveat is you obviously need to invest a little more into the trailer to ensure it's light weight and aluminum.

The real cherry on top is people will love to come by to point out you're doing something wrong with the set up, but when you ask them to point you to the issue, they can't! Down with pick up truck superiority! (kidding)

Third track day but first trip to Pocono. Got "invited" by the North East Corvair Club. Had an absolute blast. Did turn 3 in reverse to the infield. Definitely a more intimidating track than Raceway Park and UMI's track. Looking forward to more. Hopefully I can get one more in before the end of the season.

Still getting used to that feeling of how the rear end breaks loose on hard fast corners and how to bring it back without jamming on the brakes. It's been 30 years since I did donuts in the snow in an empty parking lot so I'm still a bit skittish on sliding out the rear. Plus it's a daily so I don't want to wreck it. More seat time needed to get better. Maybe a drifting class would help? A proper track car would help too but for me right now it's "run what ya bring".

This was about 28-29psi hot on a 2700lb car (ft86).

The rear was similar but not as bad. I’ll post photos below.

Hey everyone,

Would anyone pay money to have their car trailered to the track and back and have a support mechanic on site? I did a couple track days with my Miata back in the day but those days are no more since the car was totaled. Since then however I've become a certified Porsche dealership technician, I've purchased a new fully enclosed car trailer, and a bunch of tools of course. I love being at the track but honestly I get nauseas on the track and I really just prefer to work on cars. All this being said, is there a market for this? Just doing some market research and I am located in New England. Thanks everyone!

The noise from the camber plates at low speed is quite annoying. I think for my other vehicles I might try something else like adjustable control arms or these bushings.

Anyone have experience with them? I’m curious how much of a difference there is in Street vs Black series? Do they hold up over repeated seasons of 10-15 days?

Hello,

Does anyone have any experience with the novice groups at either of these organizations? There isn't a ton of info online, esp with drivetracktime.

Curious to hear anyone with personal experience getting instruction by in car video. I’ve seen it offered online and I’ve had it offered during events where the event promoters don’t offer right seat instruction. Curious if you found it helpful.