Which supercar?

[DrunkenSailor]

For my b-day i got a track day with a choice of a few cars. Its at Fontana on the road course. Need some help picking the right car. Choices are lambo hurrican, Ferrari 488 gtb, Porsche 911 gt3 rs, Audi r8 v10, Nissan gtr, Porsche Cayman gt4, mustang gt500, corvette c8 z51.

What say the inmates?

 

[DrunkenSailor]

I know the gt3 is supposed to be fantastic on the track. The purist in me says ferrari, the 9 year old in me is screaming lambo lol. I plan on pushing it hard regardless.

 

[El Rojo]

i'd pick the Lambo in terms of exotic...to win the race I'd pick the Porsche...

 

[CLdrinker]

GT3 will probably be the fastest. Mostly due to corner speed. Lamborghini and Ferrari probably have better straight line?

 

[Riverbottom]

Porsche 911

 

[USCFAN]

GT3 all day..

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

GT3 RS and/or the 488 GTB Ferrari.

Have fun!

 

[Riverbound]

I have a soft spot for Porsches. Have spent quite a bit of time in both.

The gt3 is my favorite car. But the GT4 is a blast as well.

 

[CLdrinker]

You should YouTube each car on the Nuremberg ring.

 

[HBCraig]

For my b-day i got a track day with a choice of a few cars. Its at Fontana on the road course. Need some help picking the right car. Choices are lambo hurrican, Ferrari 488 gtb, Porsche 911 gt3 rs, Audi r8 v10, Nissan gtr, Porsche Cayman gt4, mustang gt500, corvette c8 z51.

What say the inmates?

I just got this for my Dad as a birthday present

I chose the C8 for him. He loved it

 

[blueflaminhot]

Lambo or Audi R8

 

[monkeyswrench]

@DrunkenSailor , right there with you on your top three Do you have to "reserve" your ride previous to attending? Only reason I ask is "fit". The GT3 felt good to me, and I have only been in a couple Ferrari's that felt as nice...
To be honest though, I've never driven anything that cool for more than a mile or so, with the owner next to me. Sooo, basically idled, no turns or cool rpm.

 

[srttruck]

They already answered, the GT3. But if your looking to pick up gold diggers, Lambo for sure.

 

[rivermobster]

That's a hell of a choice to have to make.

I wanna say Audi, but I'd probably pick the Porsche.

 

[CoolCruzin]

been on the track with the GT500 .
I was impressed

 

[attitude]

GT3 1st, Hurrican 2nd. 488 will probably be the least visceral exotic.

 

[Mrhavasu]

I could not find it on the auto club speedway site, is there another name? Thanks

 

[ChumpChange]

GT3RS is an exceptional car. Honestly it will be best for the track as it will most likely have the best seats in it to hold you in place. I’m a big guy and it definitely was not a very comfortable car for daily driving around Monterey.

I was not a big fan when the 488 first came out but was a huge fan of the 458. After running the 488 up Mount Baldy Road, I was amazed at just how great a car it was. It’s fast.

I have always enjoyed the Huracan as a very comfortable car for daily driving.

R8 is fun but wouldn’t be my choice with the other cars.

I don’t have any experience in the rest of the list.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Gt3

 

[FreeBird236]

I'm sure I could embarrass myself in all of them, but might choose something I could possibly afford.

 

[lbhsbz]

GT3 all day long. The rest are for Sunday cruises up PCH

 

[Riverbound]

Another note to add. The GT3 is the most likely to bite you if you make a mistake. There’s been a few times I put ours in situations it didn’t like and it lets you know GT4 had a few more things in place to prevent that.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

GT3RS is an exceptional car. Honestly it will be best for the track as it will most likely have the best seats in it to hold you in place. I’m a big guy and it definitely was not a very comfortable car for daily driving around Monterey.

I was not a big fan when the 488 first came out but was a huge fan of the 458. After running the 488 up Mount Baldy Road, I was amazed at just how great a car it was. It’s fast.

I have always enjoyed the Huracan as a very comfortable car for daily driving.

R8 is fun but wouldn’t be my choice with the other cars.

I don’t have any experience in the rest of the list.

You bring up a good point Im not a small guy either.. Want to have fun but also looking to enjoy the experience. Height wise with a helmet and seat wise laterally.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

@DrunkenSailor , right there with you on your top three Do you have to "reserve" your ride previous to attending? Only reason I ask is "fit". The GT3 felt good to me, and I have only been in a couple Ferrari's that felt as nice...
To be honest though, I've never driven anything that cool for more than a mile or so, with the owner next to me. Sooo, basically idled, no turns or cool rpm.

Yeah you have to reserve beforehand. You a skinny guy or riding on the wider side like me? Worried I'm not gonna fit in the gt3 race buckets...

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Another note to add. The GT3 is the most likely to bite you if you make a mistake. There’s been a few times I put ours in situations it didn’t like and it lets you know GT4 had a few more things in place to prevent that.

How did you fit in your gt3 seat width wise?

 

[CLdrinker]

been on the track with the GT500 .
I was impressed

I’m sure it was exciting exiting corners!

 

[Don Johnson]

Fontana track is a fun layout, good mix of straits and turns to get a feel for all aspects of a vehicles potential.

I have owned Porsches and Ferrari's, driven a huracan and R8 and it really depends on the experience you are looking for. The GT3 is probably my favorite road course car, have you driven a 911 on a road course? If not I think you would find that the GT3 will be the least forgiving rear engine supercar of the fleet you have to choose from.

I am partial to the 488, I recently sold mine, and of all the cars I have ever owned/driven was by far my favorite all around car, I have never driven a turbo charged supercar that delivers power this linear with an 8,000 RPM red line. The magnetic suspension on the 488 is also brilliant. If you end up choosing the 488 I suggest you leave it in race mode, do not put it in CT off mode on the Manettino unless you really spend a lot of time in the car and get a feel for it, turning the traction control off makes the car a handful.

 

[BUDMAN]

GT3 gets my vote.

 

[Uncle Dave]

GT3

 

[dave29]

I own a GT3RS and have owned a GT4. Handling.........the GT4 will surprise you.

 

[ChumpChange]

You bring up a good point Im not a small guy either.. Want to have fun but also looking to enjoy the experience. Height wise with a helmet and seat wise laterally.

It’s not an issue once in it but not the most fun to get in and out of. I had my USC linebacker buddy with me and he ultimately fit but we were cracking up when we were trying to get in and buckle our belts.

 

[sirbob]

For me it’s easy - GT3

I have driven many of the others - on track most of the cars listed are pretty mello. The GT3 will be the most rewarding IMO.

If it was a chance to use a car for a day on the street or take one for a date night. I’d go with one of the Italians. But for a track day - GT3!

 

[pronstar]

You should YouTube each car on the Nuremberg ring.

Nurburgring - iconic track
Nuremberg - where Hitler killed Jews

 

[CLdrinker]

Nurburgring - iconic track
Nuremberg - where Hitler killed Jews

My bad .

 

[pronstar]

My bad .

Just busting your balls

 

[Riverbound]

How did you fit in your gt3 seat width wise?

It’s snug But not an issue. I have taken it from OC to pismo, Vegas, Parker. With no issues.

I’m not a small guy by any means.

 

[Riverbound]

I own a GT3RS and have owned a GT4. Handling.........the GT4 will surprise you.

Yes the GT4 is very nimble

 

[monkeyswrench]

Yeah you have to reserve beforehand. You a skinny guy or riding on the wider side like me? Worried I'm not gonna fit in the gt3 race buckets...

I'm 5'10", about 225. Not too broad in the midsection, but shoulders and thighs were relatively "snug". Shoe choice and foot size come into play a little though.

The owner of the GT3 I got to "valet" was considerably more, rotund let's say, than myself. He puts the car through it's paces on the mountain roads up here, so he must fit ok

 

[Jonas Grumby]

I know the gt3 is supposed to be fantastic on the track. The purist in me says ferrari, the 9 year old in me is screaming lambo lol. I plan on pushing it hard regardless.

They won’t let you push it

 

[gqchris]

GT3RS is an exceptional car. Honestly it will be best for the track as it will most likely have the best seats in it to hold you in place. I’m a big guy and it definitely was not a very comfortable car for daily driving around Monterey.

I was not a big fan when the 488 first came out but was a huge fan of the 458. After running the 488 up Mount Baldy Road, I was amazed at just how great a car it was. It’s fast.

I have always enjoyed the Huracan as a very comfortable car for daily driving.

R8 is fun but wouldn’t be my choice with the other cars.

I don’t have any experience in the rest of the list.

CC, how do you fit in the Hurracan? Asking for a friend and fellow big guy, me......LOL

 

[traquer]

How many times have you driven track cars/race cars? I've been on the race track a few dozen times so not very much, but still I've driven some great handling cars including Porsches. For a day like this though I'm not sure I'd want the best handling car (you can rent a Miata if you want that), I'd want the craziest experience car. Funny thing is out of this list, the GT3 is probably the best sounding, best handling car. Others are probably faster though, and if there was a V12 lambo or Ferarri I'd pick that for sure just for the noise. Will they let you abuse the tires or strictly with traction control on? The last GT3 I drove was a 996 and it wasn't fast straight line acceleration by any means. I'm sure the new ones are faster though!

My verdict is also GT3

 

[spectras only]

They're all great cars. If you know how to drive manual and have some track experience, pick the Cayman with manual gearbox, . Mustang for exhaust note. Funny that the Challenger Hellcat is not offered. Kevin Heart and his buddies went to Irvindale to drive Hellcats at driving school, I just watched on Velocity.

 

[LuckyStrike]

My 911 Might Be For Sale...Jus Saying you can have Track Time ALL the Time

 

[Inland Air Balance]

My biased opinion.....and I'm 6'1" at 260lbs...The 911 wont let you down for the thrill your seeking. Especially if they have the new 992 GT3.

 

[River Runnin]

In komifonia? Better grab the Prius!

 

[WhatExit?]

I'd go with the Ferrari (or a Maclaren if available) based on what's the most difficult to actually get to drive in real life.

Porsches are obtainable (yes, the new GT3, turbo, etc. are all quite spendy) but you likely know someone with one or more and can get a ride.

Most people hardly see Ferraris let alone get to ride on one or...DRIVE ONE.

Better yet, ask @boatpi if he'll let you drive his Lambo

 

[Mikes56]

GT3RS for sure, the brakes on the Ferrari are complete shit compared to the Porsche. They overheat because of inadequate cooling when you track it.

 

[530RL]

Like blondes versus brunettes everyone has a best pick.

Personally I find the GT3 is a great car but boring compared to the 488.

You can’t go wrong with any of them. It will be a great time regardless of the pick.

 

[boatpi]

The ct3
Is crazy da rt but if you really wanna have fun with no turbo naturally aspirated and really work skills, go to the Huracan

 

[rrrr]

Nurburgring - iconic track
Nuremberg - where Hitler killed Jews

There weren't any concentration camps in Nuremberg. The closest one was Dachau, directly south and 160 kilometers away. Nuremberg was the site of the annual Nazi Party rallies. They were held in the huge stadium complex you've seen in Leni Riefenstahl films, with thousands of troops carrying swastika banners and searchlights manufacturing columns of light.

Nuremberg was also the site of the Nazi war crimes trials. The most famous was the first one, which found multiple party functionaries and Wehrmacht generals guilty of various crimes.

After nine months, the verdicts in the Major War Criminals Trial were read on September 30 and October 1, 1946. Twelve defendants were sentenced to death, three to life imprisonment, and four to long prison terms. The Tribunal found three defendants not guilty.

Verdicts of th IMT | Memorium Nuremberg Trials

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