Great Content, not only fun, but very educational, and work on skills. I think that would be a great Racing Course with my Challenger Scat Pack, though I have the TF 8 Speed. Track Mode! lol
I forgot how good that stock shift knob looks in the car. I put the Barton pistol grip that's color matched plum crazy in my 2013, while it does look and feel amazing. That stock knob just matches the rest of the interior and still looks awesome.
Great instructional video for first timers like myself. This video has given me confidence in attempting road course racing. Nice job... Nothing like driving a manual in road course racing. Think about it... You're like a conductor for a symphony... You have to know when to accelerate proportionally, brake proportionally, when to turn in and out all the while shifting correctly. The beauty of a manual. Quarter mile racing is fun, but road racing is the next level utilizing all the tools at your disposal. Looks like you had fun. Best part was taking your lovely wife around for a few laps. Nice to have someone you love to support your 'idiosyncrasies' ...
@@bschubarg that’s a nice compliment, and I’m glad I could convince you to give it a try! Honestly it was so much fun! I often had people gathered around my car to check it out, they said they’re not used to seeing many domestics there, and especially not Challengers. I could never buy a Challenger without the manual, it really is so much more fun and engaging. On the track it can really shine, but I found I rarely shifted aside from the one straight away because 3rd gear was ideal for most of it. I could’ve shifted into 2nd into the one chicane but at the same time I was worried about upsetting the balance of the car at that point in the turn so left it in 3rd which wasn’t too bad either because of the torque I have. Even watching back now there was so much more time I could’ve cut off my lap times in places, but it was such a good experience and I learned so much! Do it, you’ll have so much fun!
A Challenger isn't going to be the absolute greatest at road course work, but that doesn't mean you can't have a hell of a fun experience! Take the first and second session to kinda learn the track if it's your first time, and then once you've kinda got a feel for it, you'll be having the time of your life. I could tell during your second session you had the realization that early apex works against you, and you started to correct it. Personally I really liked experiencing several different instructors throughout my first few events. It really gives a wider variety of info to build upon, and I liked that. One of the best parts for me, besides the driving itself, was making some new car guy buddies.
Nice ride brother I have a 2022 5.7 challenger with less than 10k miles. It’s cool that you’ve had your challenger RT for such a long time your videos are the reason why I chose the 5.7 in particular. How’s the car and the engine held up over the years? Is there any mechanical problems I should look for in the future and preventative maintenance?
@@premiumdiecast5674 engine is great! And car in general really, aside from stuff I break at the drag strip (snapped axles, snapped subframe diff mount) is great! Probably the only annoying thing right now with it is rev hang I get with the cam, but that’s pretty minor, and I can reset it pretty easily. Other than that the car has been great! Sounds like you got a nice ride man thanks for checking out the channel!
This is awesome! I just bought a 22' RT 6 speed and want to take it to a road track. I am located in Central Texas and haven't researched a location for a track yet. Keep these vids coming!
Great video! I took mine to a road corse a long time ago and had a blast! It was a lot of fun but hard on the brakes, especially the way I drive.😂 You did great! Looks like you had a blast too! 💪
That’s awesome I didn’t know that! It was super fun! Definitely demanding on the brakes, although with the manual gearing to help slow the car probably made it a little easier on them. Having said that, I should probably change my brakes! Haha Thanks Don! 🙏🏻
It seemed that 3rd gear was good for the course. I found myself gripping the chair while watching it the first time. I have not done any "Road Racing" since I was in my 20's. I was part of our University Sports Car Club and we would set up courses in the parking lots on the weekends where we would burn up our tires LOL. How did the instructors find the Challenger as you slithered through the course? I bet there weren't too many cars that had the sound yours did 😁😁
Yessir, I left it in 3rd gear for most of the course aside from late in the biggest straightaway, where I needed 4th for a second. The one chicane in turns 12-14 right before the last straightaway I could’ve shifted to 2nd coming out of it, but I was worried about upsetting the balance of the car, so I left it in 3rd and used the torque to pull me out of the end of the combination. Honestly I had lots of great reaction to my car there! The instructors I had made comments about how they were surprised how well it handled, and I had no real problem keeping up to (and at one point passing) WRXs out there and the one gentleman in the Porsche 911, although I don’t comment much on it in the video because honestly we’re all learning in this, I know we could all shave time off of our laps, but for a car that’s not supposed to be able to turn, my Challenger had no real problems keeping up with the pack especially against cars that are supposed to be great choices for track cars. Made it more fun in a way.
In my experience, driving very fast but heavy cars is a nightmare if you are surrounded by lighter and less powerful cars. Extra early braking, very slow cornering speeds and really sketchy exits. Sure, it's a rocket on straight track but it's not designed for tracks. Muscle cars are straight line only vehicles. However, if you can scrape together a muscle car race, it's very exhilarating.
@@theseventhgeneration6910 it’s definitely a different experience for sure, but honestly they do great on a track. Challengers are definitely not common out there though. I will say it’s not uncommon to see Challengers on road courses passing Miatas and WRXs consistently. Cars that are generally regarded as great track cars. You are 100% bang on though, you have to adjust braking and cornering speeds for the car you’re driving. Thanks for checking the video out! 🙏🏻
It's only a nightmare of sketchiness until you get used to it. Once you're comfortable in close quarters, and giving/receiving multiple passes, it's no big deal. Well, as long as the other drivers are ALSO comfortable and courteous. Suspension design and tire technology has come a very long way since the 1970s. While modern "muscle cars" might not be the absolute pinnacle of turning finesse, they can do well enough that it's ridiculous to call them straight-line-only anymore.
No because dodge corporation does not enter challenger or charger in competitive racing while mustang does enter gt3 class. Dodge used to enter vipers in gt3.
@@apocolypse11 I mean, sure but gt3 cars don’t resemble factory cars really at all. As far as picking up a Challenger from a dealership and being comfortable bringing your car to the track and keeping up with the pack, they do just fine. I agree though, the Challenger is definitely different from the Mustang and Camaro, and Dodge leans into it and embraces it. Makes the Challenger stand out in the segment.
Great Content, not only fun, but very educational, and work on skills. I think that would be a great Racing Course with my Challenger Scat Pack, though I have the TF 8 Speed. Track Mode! lol
I forgot how good that stock shift knob looks in the car. I put the Barton pistol grip that's color matched plum crazy in my 2013, while it does look and feel amazing. That stock knob just matches the rest of the interior and still looks awesome.
Great instructional video for first timers like myself. This video has given me confidence in attempting road course racing. Nice job... Nothing like driving a manual in road course racing. Think about it... You're like a conductor for a symphony... You have to know when to accelerate proportionally, brake proportionally, when to turn in and out all the while shifting correctly. The beauty of a manual. Quarter mile racing is fun, but road racing is the next level utilizing all the tools at your disposal. Looks like you had fun. Best part was taking your lovely wife around for a few laps. Nice to have someone you love to support your 'idiosyncrasies' ...
@@bschubarg that’s a nice compliment, and I’m glad I could convince you to give it a try! Honestly it was so much fun! I often had people gathered around my car to check it out, they said they’re not used to seeing many domestics there, and especially not Challengers. I could never buy a Challenger without the manual, it really is so much more fun and engaging. On the track it can really shine, but I found I rarely shifted aside from the one straight away because 3rd gear was ideal for most of it. I could’ve shifted into 2nd into the one chicane but at the same time I was worried about upsetting the balance of the car at that point in the turn so left it in 3rd which wasn’t too bad either because of the torque I have. Even watching back now there was so much more time I could’ve cut off my lap times in places, but it was such a good experience and I learned so much! Do it, you’ll have so much fun!
A Challenger isn't going to be the absolute greatest at road course work, but that doesn't mean you can't have a hell of a fun experience! Take the first and second session to kinda learn the track if it's your first time, and then once you've kinda got a feel for it, you'll be having the time of your life. I could tell during your second session you had the realization that early apex works against you, and you started to correct it. Personally I really liked experiencing several different instructors throughout my first few events. It really gives a wider variety of info to build upon, and I liked that. One of the best parts for me, besides the driving itself, was making some new car guy buddies.
@@xtnuser5338 you’re absolutely right! It was a blast!
Such a fun experience!! I’m so glad I made it in time for a few laps 🖤
@@michelle_jean ❤️
Nice ride brother I have a 2022 5.7 challenger with less than 10k miles. It’s cool that you’ve had your challenger RT for such a long time your videos are the reason why I chose the 5.7 in particular. How’s the car and the engine held up over the years? Is there any mechanical problems I should look for in the future and preventative maintenance?
@@premiumdiecast5674 engine is great! And car in general really, aside from stuff I break at the drag strip (snapped axles, snapped subframe diff mount) is great! Probably the only annoying thing right now with it is rev hang I get with the cam, but that’s pretty minor, and I can reset it pretty easily. Other than that the car has been great! Sounds like you got a nice ride man thanks for checking out the channel!
This is awesome! I just bought a 22' RT 6 speed and want to take it to a road track. I am located in Central Texas and haven't researched a location for a track yet. Keep these vids coming!
@@regul8or198 do it, you’ll have a blast!
Love this video! I plan on watching it again when I'm not getting ready for work at the same time.
@@GoodKong.BadKong 😂 🙏🏻
Very cool!
I have been able to take my Challenger to Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. Great times!
I have a few vids of my shenanigans
@@pwdrhnd23 sounds like a blast!
Great video! I took mine to a road corse a long time ago and had a blast! It was a lot of fun but hard on the brakes, especially the way I drive.😂 You did great! Looks like you had a blast too! 💪
That’s awesome I didn’t know that! It was super fun! Definitely demanding on the brakes, although with the manual gearing to help slow the car probably made it a little easier on them. Having said that, I should probably change my brakes! Haha
Thanks Don! 🙏🏻
Looks like a blast man; really giving me the itch to bring mine out...
@@captainboose8788 do it, it’s so much fun!
Hell Yeah!!! I was waiting for this!!!
@@BBDragon66 🙏🏻
So cool man!! looks like so much fun.
@@dylanacheson565 it was so much fun!
It seemed that 3rd gear was good for the course. I found myself gripping the chair while watching it the first time. I have not done any "Road Racing" since I was in my 20's. I was part of our University Sports Car Club and we would set up courses in the parking lots on the weekends where we would burn up our tires LOL. How did the instructors find the Challenger as you slithered through the course? I bet there weren't too many cars that had the sound yours did 😁😁
Yessir, I left it in 3rd gear for most of the course aside from late in the biggest straightaway, where I needed 4th for a second. The one chicane in turns 12-14 right before the last straightaway I could’ve shifted to 2nd coming out of it, but I was worried about upsetting the balance of the car, so I left it in 3rd and used the torque to pull me out of the end of the combination. Honestly I had lots of great reaction to my car there! The instructors I had made comments about how they were surprised how well it handled, and I had no real problem keeping up to (and at one point passing) WRXs out there and the one gentleman in the Porsche 911, although I don’t comment much on it in the video because honestly we’re all learning in this, I know we could all shave time off of our laps, but for a car that’s not supposed to be able to turn, my Challenger had no real problems keeping up with the pack especially against cars that are supposed to be great choices for track cars. Made it more fun in a way.
@@TrackPackRT Awesome track day. I enjoyed it almost as much as if I were there!!
In my experience, driving very fast but heavy cars is a nightmare if you are surrounded by lighter and less powerful cars. Extra early braking, very slow cornering speeds and really sketchy exits. Sure, it's a rocket on straight track but it's not designed for tracks. Muscle cars are straight line only vehicles. However, if you can scrape together a muscle car race, it's very exhilarating.
@@theseventhgeneration6910 it’s definitely a different experience for sure, but honestly they do great on a track. Challengers are definitely not common out there though. I will say it’s not uncommon to see Challengers on road courses passing Miatas and WRXs consistently. Cars that are generally regarded as great track cars. You are 100% bang on though, you have to adjust braking and cornering speeds for the car you’re driving. Thanks for checking the video out! 🙏🏻
It's only a nightmare of sketchiness until you get used to it. Once you're comfortable in close quarters, and giving/receiving multiple passes, it's no big deal. Well, as long as the other drivers are ALSO comfortable and courteous. Suspension design and tire technology has come a very long way since the 1970s. While modern "muscle cars" might not be the absolute pinnacle of turning finesse, they can do well enough that it's ridiculous to call them straight-line-only anymore.
Awesome video! I want to start having as much fun with my challenger as you do with yours! You really let that car wear the R/T badge with honor 🫡
No because dodge corporation does not enter challenger or charger in competitive racing while mustang does enter gt3 class. Dodge used to enter vipers in gt3.
@@apocolypse11 I mean, sure but gt3 cars don’t resemble factory cars really at all. As far as picking up a Challenger from a dealership and being comfortable bringing your car to the track and keeping up with the pack, they do just fine. I agree though, the Challenger is definitely different from the Mustang and Camaro, and Dodge leans into it and embraces it. Makes the Challenger stand out in the segment.