2019 Corvette ZR1 Sets Lap Record at Virginia International Raceway
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01-31-2018, 06:36 PM
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This wouldv'e given the Ford GT at last weeks Rolex 24 a good run.Question: Durability..It does have a Warranty
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01-31-2018, 07:44 PM
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The GTLM Corvettes are detuned and running a 5.5L engine producing around 450 HP depending on BoP.
01-31-2018, 08:03 PM
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Another story on it that isn't the official release. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/amp15947346/2019-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-vir-lap-record/
1/4th the price of a Ford GT and no stupid interview process to compete for the "privilege" of buying one that you aren't supposed to sell by contract 4 2 years. I'm a lifetime Ford fanboy, I admit it. At this point though, Ford has to be pooping their britches.
1/4th the price of a Ford GT and no stupid interview process to compete for the "privilege" of buying one that you aren't supposed to sell by contract 4 2 years. I'm a lifetime Ford fanboy, I admit it. At this point though, Ford has to be pooping their britches.
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01-31-2018, 08:09 PM
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Love how the “G” bubble stays pegged....just rolls around the outside like some kids toy....impressive
01-31-2018, 08:23 PM
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From the article: But, so the story goes, the Corvette ZR1 also happened to set the record during routine diagnostic testing, but with an engineer behind the wheel—not a racing driver. 
01-31-2018, 08:26 PM
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Oh crap, didn't see that. Even more impressive. The guy driving was doing a great job though. Imagine that was your job...very high retention rate.
01-31-2018, 08:37 PM
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This is grand west course not east. The Z06 time is now 2:39.77. so, fastest production cars ever around GWC is:
1. Corvette ZR1 - 2:37.25
2. Ford GT 2:38.62
3. Corvette Z06 2:39.77
4-99. Lol
1. Corvette ZR1 - 2:37.25
2. Ford GT 2:38.62
3. Corvette Z06 2:39.77
4-99. Lol
Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (post 01/2014) lap times
Rank Vehicle Driver Time PS / KG
1. Dodge Viper ACR (Mk V) Chris Winkler 2:40.02 654 / 1536
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C7) unknown 2:41.32 659 / 1606
3. Ford GT (Mk II) unknown 2:43.00 656 / 1527
4. Porsche 918 Spyder unknown 2:43.10 887 / 1665
5. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R unknown 2:43.40 585 / 1626
6. Dodge Viper ACR (Mk V) unknown 2:44.20 654 / 1536
7. Ferrari 488 GTB unknown 2:45.10 670 / 1541
8. Camaro ZL1 1LE Package unknown 2:45.70 664 / 1740
9. McLaren 650 S Spider unknown 2:45.80 650 / 1468
10. Porsche 911 Turbo S unknown 2:46.80 580 / 1602
Rank Vehicle Driver Time PS / KG
1. Dodge Viper ACR (Mk V) Chris Winkler 2:40.02 654 / 1536
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C7) unknown 2:41.32 659 / 1606
3. Ford GT (Mk II) unknown 2:43.00 656 / 1527
4. Porsche 918 Spyder unknown 2:43.10 887 / 1665
5. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R unknown 2:43.40 585 / 1626
6. Dodge Viper ACR (Mk V) unknown 2:44.20 654 / 1536
7. Ferrari 488 GTB unknown 2:45.10 670 / 1541
8. Camaro ZL1 1LE Package unknown 2:45.70 664 / 1740
9. McLaren 650 S Spider unknown 2:45.80 650 / 1468
10. Porsche 911 Turbo S unknown 2:46.80 580 / 1602
01-31-2018, 08:45 PM
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I saw this....awesome!
02-01-2018, 08:36 AM
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Impressive for sure. But have to say, the Grand Course is still more fun on a motorcycle. I taught at a rider's school at VIR for 10 years, so probably have 5,000 miles or so on the track. After rounding the last turn, getting on the gas of a liter-bike will get you north of 175-180 mph on the longer straights. I'd love to do VIR in a Corvette though. Hate (in a way) that my new GS is a Vert, since most organizations don't allow Verts on track, unless they have a roll cage installed. Oh well....
02-01-2018, 09:07 AM
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Those of us that know the track well could probably make improvements in his line, but that's a darn fine performance. It looked to me like he was doing 156 going into the uphill esses, which would have me crying like a little girl, quite frankly.
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02-01-2018, 09:30 AM
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It was a sloppy lap in a lot of places suggesting more time... but I've never been out there in a 755 horse car on "street" tires. My ST2 racecar had a stock LS6 on Hoosiers.
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02-01-2018, 11:01 AM
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Another Youtube, with commentary:
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02-02-2018, 01:28 AM
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I'm actually going to be a little pissed if they take this over to the Nurburgring, rip off a screaming fast time, and shout it from the mountaintops. They couldn't be bothered to give us the Z06 time (we had to wait for Sport Auto to show us what 7:13:90 looks like in the Z) but did give us the ZL1 time. They should have given us the time, good or bad.
02-02-2018, 05:14 PM
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I'm actually going to be a little pissed if they take this over to the Nurburgring, rip off a screaming fast time, and shout it from the mountaintops. They couldn't be bothered to give us the Z06 time (we had to wait for Sport Auto to show us what 7:13:90 looks like in the Z) but did give us the ZL1 time. They should have given us the time, good or bad.