Fast Company Camaro ZL1 vs. Porsche GT2 RS vs. Porsche GT3 RS Carolina Motorsports Park

Porsche GT2 RS, Porsche GT3 RS, and a Camaro ZL1 do a couple hot laps at Carolina Motorsports Park during a Maxspeed Track Days HPDE event. The GT3 is impressive, but the GT2 is flying! It was an extremely fast run group with multiple cars running 1:3X lap times including a Corvette ZR1 (C7), a couple of Corvette C8's (on slicks), and a couple racecars. Almost everyone was on R-comp tires or slicks. It was a great time representing Racing for ALS. Please visit www.racingforals.com for more information on the charity or to get your Racing for ALS gear.
Thanks to Tradd's Photos for the pictures and video.
2018 Camaro ZL1 with 1LE front aero and Anderson Composites rear wing
A10 Automatic
650 HP/650 lb-ft
NASA TT2 Class 563 average RWHP per NASA certified dyno @ 3980 lbs race weight
Dyno video: • 2018 Camaro ZL1 Dyno T...
APEX ARC8 Wheels 19x11/19x12
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R 305-30-19/325-30-19
Rotofab Intake
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Race Alignment
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#Porsche #Carolinamotorsportspark #CamaroZL1

[@rs3tuber425]

Very impressive

[@BeastZL1]

Thanks!

[@ScBoyyx]

That GT2 is just on another planet! Great work hanging with the GT3.

[@BeastZL1]

Thanks, I am pretty quick out at CMP. The GT2 was on another planet. I haven't been in a run group that quick at a HPDE. Even NASA Time Trial groups are typically slower.

[@ScBoyyx]

@@BeastZL1 Quick indeed! I was there last weekend in my N/A NC Miata (180whp) and was turning 1:46's in intermediate. I'm hoping to get into the 45's next weekend :).

[@SG-dk9if]

Next time down there I’m going to take at least a field goal off the 1:35

[@RobertS-eq9yn]

This is the porsches backyard of playtime, but for a Camaro not bad...great vid either way and it seems no one had any accidents which is always a good thing 👍🏼

[@samharris82]

Nice work! Sounded/looked like a lot of understeer. Honestly not what I would have expected from a ZL1. Thinking about getting back into track days after a 14yr break and figuring out what cars make for fun track cars these days.

[@BeastZL1]

Thanks @samuel harris, I have the car setup for a mild understeer bias. I found faster laps with the car/driver that way. The ZL1 1LE package has a factory adjustable sway bar and front ride height adjustment, so you can tune in oversteer bias if that is your preference. The ZL1 1LE is an epic performance bargain, although supply and demand has jacked up new and used prices currently.

[@SG-dk9if]

If we keep doing a lot off track days we are bound to meet up somewhere
I’m waiting to hear where the guys we ran with at CMP are going next . Hopefully they come up north at some point . They had mentioned the Glen
Awesome track

[@SG-dk9if]

Silver Greek here, great time and whether at Carolina and most important a bunch of awesome great guys there it was worth the 900 mile

[@BeastZL1]

Awesome car and driving SG. Sorry we didn't get to introduce ourselves. Can you share your lap times and any modifications? The car is wicked fast.

[@SG-dk9if]

Just got the car it’s stock just a set of cup 2 Rs . It was my first time at Carolina and my second track day with
car . The car has good power but definitely does not handle like my 3RS
that I have lowered, suspension work and track alignment. I wanted to drive the 2RS stock to get the feel of it
It’s got power but handling was a little
loose . Time was 1:35 but now I’m going to start some mods slowly
If I can get this car to handle like my 3rs

[@SasnarDash]

Damn this looks so fun! After I twin turbo my 1LE I’ll start heading to track days lol, I probably already should go though

[@BeastZL1]

I would recommend tracking the car first at stock power levels. It will take a lot of driver development before more power will make you faster.

[@334trax2]

I don't have a Camaro ZL1 1LE yet but I will agree go in stock form first. You will see adding aftermarket power will bring heat issues to any car.

[@wesleybeeson1818]

Another 100 hp and you’re good 👍 🙃

[@BeastZL1]

🤣 Let's go +150 hp for good measure. 🤣

[@ers5009]

Go get em!! I like the out of the car footage

[@BeastZL1]

Thanks man! Are you going to be at the NASA event May 1-2?

[@ers5009]

@@BeastZL1 I was hoping to although I'm doing a Autox that day and doing the NASA VIR event mid May instead.

[@BeastZL1]

@@ers5009 Autox????? Boooooo! Check out Dave's Race at VIR May 28th. We still have some open spots for Advanced! www.racingforals.com

[@SG-dk9if]

@@BeastZL1 may 3/4 at the Glen , may 7 th Thompson Conn May 14th Lime Rock , May 16th Pocono and May 24 th Palmer Mass

[@BeastZL1]

@@SG-dk9if Wow, man! You are getting around. Have fun. I'm hitting CMP with NASA TT this weekend and then heading to VIR for the Racing for ALS Dave's Race 3 supporting ALS TDI on May 28th. www.racingforals.com