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Mark_T · 05-20-2015, 06:37 PM

Had my first go at driving my Boxster on a track this week (after only seven seasons of owning it). The local PCA chapter put on a members only, Porsche only, track day at Gimli Motorsport Park. Porsche Canada sent out four instructors and two cars for the day, and the event was heavily subsidized by Porsche Centre Winnipeg, including breakfast, lunch, and supper (thanks again fellas!)

Unbelievable how well these cars actually perform. I learned all about picking apex and exit points, using throttle to rotate the car coming out of corners (cool!), braking, heel-toe shifting, remembering to breath, and all that nifty racing stuff. I had no idea the car could go this fast through the corners.

Thanks again to thstone for his tips on tire pressure - that worked out really well.

This guy showed up with a brand new 918. It was his first time driving it and he was, get this... 83! Here's a pic of his car with my black Boxster in the background.

05-20-2015, 06:37 PM	#1
Mark_T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Posts: 2,486	First track day Had my first go at driving my Boxster on a track this week (after only seven seasons of owning it). The local PCA chapter put on a members only, Porsche only, track day at Gimli Motorsport Park. Porsche Canada sent out four instructors and two cars for the day, and the event was heavily subsidized by Porsche Centre Winnipeg, including breakfast, lunch, and supper (thanks again fellas!) Unbelievable how well these cars actually perform. I learned all about picking apex and exit points, using throttle to rotate the car coming out of corners (cool!), braking, heel-toe shifting, remembering to breath, and all that nifty racing stuff. I had no idea the car could go this fast through the corners. Thanks again to thstone for his tips on tire pressure - that worked out really well. This guy showed up with a brand new 918. It was his first time driving it and he was, get this... 83! Here's a pic of his car with my black Boxster in the background. __________________ '99 black 986 Last edited by Mark_T; 05-20-2015 at 07:09 PM.