On November 6, 1999, a bunch of Saturn Performance Club members once again gathered for open lapping at Gingerman Raceway in Southhaven Michigan (we had been there the first time for the '99 SPC Rally).  Gingerman is an 11-turn 1.88 mile road course.  With lots of grass and no concrete barriers or metal guard rails next to the track, it is safe and enjoyable for the first-time driver.  You can read more about Gingerman Raceway HERE.

Our day on the course was again considered a 'Driver's School' - a learning event where we were able to push the limits of our cars and improve our driving ability.  Lap times during the event are not recorded, and the cars are not actually competing against each other.

SPC members present at this session included Lane (WI), Wally (MI), Tapp (IL), Deebs (IL), David Steffen (MI), Wild Bill (IL), and Jamin (NY), as well as several members' guests and co-drivers.

Approx. 40 people rotated on and off the track in four groups (grouping based on ability & experience), and drove for about 20 minutes at a time.  The temperature was a bit cool (50 degrees and windy), which caused quite a few off-track excursions due to over-confidence on cold race tires (myself included).

Mid-2000: Best Racing is no longer in business.  Too bad - we'll miss 'em!

Other cars joining us included Dodge Neons, an Acura NSX, Subaru Impreza AWD, Maxda RX7s & Miatas, Porche Boxters, a 911 Turbo, a Maserati, an Audi, a VW Golf, and a bunch of Hondas.

A handful of Porches joined us out on the track, along with a wicked Acura NSX.