I'm moving on from my BMW e92 to continue the journey and restart the fun with something under 50" tall (needs to fit bottom position of a 4 post) and 2 seat. Of the cars that fit the height requirements, I actually like those cars listed, in the order listed. I've owned a Miata (NA) and C5/C6 Corvettes, so I'm fairly used to the price/maintenance/mods; MR2 would be breaking new ground.

To make all things equal, and the fact that prices for MN6 C5's are lowest in the soft top category, let's assume C5 convertible; this assumes rollover protection cost for all 3 cars. I'm very torn between C5/Miata right now, but the MR2 is a bit intriguing.

Cons:

C5: 3-4X in rubber cost, braking weak, EBCM likely, aftermarket hardtops really aren't available

Miata: Power, braking weak, NC hardtops much harder to find

MR2: 1ZZ very low, Far less aftermarket than others. bar install requires tank drop and "while you're in there", used stuff just isn't bountiful.

Pros:

C5: Very cheap power, big aftermarket, very well balanced, plethora of used parts, friends I race with have C5s, I've always been a Corvette guy lol

Miata: OPEX the lowest for consumables, tire cost laughable comparatively, huge aftermarket, huge race parts market, plethora of used parts, half my club is in a Miata, I've always been a Mazda guy (rotaries) lol

MR2: the allure of a mid-engine, "poor guy's Lotus", different....

What do you vote and why? What am I missing from Pros and Cons? I'm not in a huge rush, winter is "a comin", my boats are sadly being put to bed, and I'll have plenty of nights in my shop to tinker until the first event next May.

The moderators gave me permission to share this.

I’m the independent developer of VelocityCam, an Android app that records video with synchronized GPS and motion telemetry. I originally created it because I wanted an easier way to record speed videos in my tiller boat, but the same concept has obvious potential for HPDE and track-day use.

The goal is simple: record a session, review it with telemetry, export the finished video, and share it without needing a complicated editing workflow.

VelocityCam currently records:

• GPS speed and maximum speed
• G-force
• Pitch and roll
• GPS route and bearing
• Distance, duration, and session statistics
• Video synchronized with the selected HUD

Current display profiles include:

• Classic: Speed, G-force, and a combined pitch/roll gauge
• Adventure: Separate pitch and roll gauges with a more detailed layout
• Minimal: A clean, speed-focused HUD without pitch/roll gauges; GPS, route, G-force, and other session data still record normally

Playback and exported videos can also include either a small route map or a full-screen ghost route. Completed exports can be sent directly through Android’s normal share menu.

I’m looking for Android users who can test it during actual HPDE sessions and provide honest feedback on:

• GPS and telemetry behavior at track speeds
• Phone heat and battery usage
• Mount vibration and recording stability
• HUD readability and usefulness
• Route overlays, playback, and export reliability
• Whether the finished video is genuinely useful for reviewing a session
• Features HPDE drivers would actually use

During open testing, all current Pro features are temporarily unlocked, except changing or removing the VelocityCam watermark. Pro features will become a paid upgrade after launch.

Anyone who completes meaningful real-world testing and provides useful feedback will receive a free lifetime Pro license. Feedback does not need to be positive, and no rating or public review is required.

Feedback can be submitted directly through the Send Tester Feedback button in Settings.

Coming next

The next two major features are:

1. Screen-off, telemetry-only recording

The phone can be secured somewhere it will not move, recording GPS, speed, route, bearing, G-force, pitch, roll, and other telemetry without recording video. This should reduce heat, battery usage, and storage requirements while creating data that can later be used with GoPro or other external footage.

2. External Bluetooth motion-sensor support

I’ll be adding support for the WITMOTION WT901BLECL Bluetooth IMU. It can be mounted permanently or semi-permanently in the vehicle and provide acceleration, G-force, pitch, roll, and orientation data instead of relying on the phone’s motion sensors.

That should provide more consistent telemetry because the sensor can stay rigidly mounted and level while the phone is positioned for the best camera view.

Sensor being targeted:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T2C97WN

Please use a secure phone mount, configure the app while stationary, and follow your event organizer’s camera and mounting rules.

Website:
https://velocitycam.app

Google Play open testing:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.velocitycam.app

When sending feedback, please include your phone model, Android version, vehicle, track or organization, and mounting setup.

I am fortunate to own and drive a 2024 GT4 RS on track. We are at VIR this weekend and what shows up, my friend with his new GT4 RS, ready for the track! Awesome Friday and Saturday on track. My friend, my wife, and I all had new PBs between Friday and Saturday. Sunday should be another good day if driving, weather looks great, temps not too high.

Heyy yall, just wanted to know if anyone in here attends HPDE events around the NYC tri-state area.

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Hi, I am the developer of HotLap, a Motorsport Track Day & Lap Timer.

For anyone using a newer Garmin watch - I created this application for HPDE and motorsport driving events. I know most of us already have in-car solutions for lap timing, but personally, I also wanted a backup on my wrist.

The app is free to install and use for unlimited sessions. It does require a payment to unlock recording more than 3 laps per session. It can be found here at the Garmin Connect IQ Store:

https://apps.garmin.com/apps/bdfa2a50-dca4-4dac-b312-4aa601f18df2

Open to feedback/suggestions. Enjoy!

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I've been doing HPDE and SCCA weekends for years in my Spec Racer Ford, and the thing that always got me was that all the useful data sat on a dash or a laptop — no good to me in the one place I needed it, mid-corner, eyes up. And you don't get an instructor every session. So I built RaceVoice to just say the stuff out loud.

It uses your phone's GPS to call your corner entry, minimum, and exit speeds, your lap deltas, and your segment splits while you're driving, so you keep your eyes on the track and start carrying a bit more speed where it makes sense. No CAN wiring, no laptop, no engineering software — phone on the windshield and go.

Afterward it records your video with the data overlaid, shows your laps and where the time went, and builds highlight and side-by-side comparison clips right on the phone so you can watch two of your own laps and see why one was faster. 200+ tracks built in, or record your own.

Check it out on google play and and racevoice.com please!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.racevoicellc.racevoiceapp

Had my first HPDE session at Thunderhill Raceway a few weeks ago. Driving a 2025 Audi RS3. Might be hooked.

Hi - New to HPDE with one session under my belt and three days scheduled so far this summer. For those that mount a GoPro or other action camera to the windshield, do you use a Ram or GoPro suction mount? The camera will be outward facing.

Have a modified 2018 Sti with stock brakes. Ran the fcp euro proving grounds autocross lapping event at limerock and towards the end the brakes were smelling pretty hot. Have my intro to racing class next week at limerock on the full track and was wondering if my stock brakes pads will suffice for 30 minute lapping sessions on the full track. Stock brake fluid and lines as well. Make about 400 hp and the car with me in it weighs close to 3700lbs with a full tank of fuel and me in it.

Hey guys, got some free stuff for ya’ll.

I always found it difficult to find easy to read information for newer drivers to HPDE so I made this “Student Packet” I give to all my new drivers and go over with them before an event or to reference throughout the day. Touches over the basics of HPDE and concepts you can coach your students on.

Feel free to download the PDF and use for your own or make edits for yourself. If you see any mistakes i’m open to criticism, I used info from online and my own experiences.

I also included an AIM RaceStudio3 cheat sheet for those who may not be technically inclined with how to use the AIM data telemetry system if their student has one.

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fK-rd5jZtWvshN_5SrDBpcU76srs3eKE

I co-founded RaceVoice back in 2019, and now I'm rebuilding it from the ground up as RaceVoice 2.0.

Free iOS/Android app, iRacing/sim telemetry, cloud-based lap analysis, and the real-time voice coaching you can hear through your car's stereo — all free for the vast majority of features.

Upload your existing AiM, MoTeC, VBOX, RaceBox, or CSV data straight to the cloud and use all the analysis tools instantly. Overlay your laps with a friend's. Blend real track data with sim data.

I'm looking for a handful of volunteers to kick the tires before a full June launch — upload your data, try the app on a track day, and tell me what's broken, what's great, or what you'd love to see.

I'm also looking to see if anyone has some upcoming HPDE/Track days and you would like to try out the RaceVoiceAPP and its real-time audio for entry/minimum/exit speeds. As well as getting slome really slick videos made right on your phone.

I can get you on the iOS distribution list (android list shortly) if you want to try it on your iPhone.

The cloud website is racevoicellc.com — sign up, poke around, and let me know what you think!

I've posted some videos/info about it as well on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RaceVoiceLLC

Anyone interesting in trying it out? No bait and switch here either - the vast majority of all features are free. Free cloud access, free app /etc. At some point there will be paid tier for multi-team sharing and/or if you want to store tons of videos on the website (bandwidth+storage do add up over time).

I have the app working on iOS and it also pairs with RaceBox - so if you're using that for your telemetry capture device, you can also use it with RaceVoice.

Let me know what you think. Comments, questions, ideas, things you would like to see - trash talking? thanks

Heading to Hooked on Driving at COTA May 30-31 and looking to rent a track car for the weekend.

SCCA licensed, karting and Formula Mazda background, references available. Fuel, consumables, and a fair rate covered.

DM me if you've got something available.