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Summing up Round 7 of 86Cup:

- New format (for one round)
- @heeltoyota recoups some losses as per usual
- Brutal heat (as per usual with Southwestern US track days)
- Where tf is @driventoadam (incoherent yeehaw noises in the distance)?

Did we miss anything else?

Happy #86CupMemeMonday

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Round 7 of 2026 @socal86cup at Buttonwillow The Circuit! Another hot summer day in October 💀 My first time driving The Circuit was last year during a thunderstorm ⛈️ Probably one of the most exhilarating track days I’ve experienced. This time was dry and hot 🥵 It was a special occasion as there was a dual competition including Out Run time attack including 86cup time trials. I podiumed in each, 🥈 in Out Run, 🥉 in 86cup. It was a great time with my fellow track rats.

Will share more details after the video is edited and uploaded ✌🏽

#maxxis
#counterspacegarage
#buttownwillow
#outrun
#86cup

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Hell yea.

First time driving at Buttonwillow Circuit was a huge success! (I consider being able to drive home a win)

Those 423 laps on Out Run sim challenge finally paid off because the feeling of falling short of podium finish was a little too real yesterday. If you know, you know!😆

Circuit is trickier to set a fast laptime let alone find time to shave off the slower the car is. Unlike Chuckwalla, there's lesser corners, more long straights. So every exit from a corner is incredibly crucial to not lose time on the straights!

I gotta give it to @counterspacegarage brake pads withstanding the heat for how harsh this fast track is on brakes.

Really happy that I'm understanding how to maximize the @maxxistires VR2 tires now. They wear better than VR1 and a huge step up from grip.

I like the biew

Does Ching have a wing? Ching Wing?

I gotta make sure to be in Outrun_group6 instead of the faster group_5 AND not formula drift my way through turn 4, so sorry to this clearly faster driver stuck behind me.😭

@ggarrettwilsonn hawking me down🫪

100+°F day, I definitely got sunburned.

Out Run knows how to make things fancy!

Out Run awards!

"@driventoadam ...?"

@downshiftxlr8 making an appearance in his iconic FA24 swapped gt86!

Thanks for the cooldown tip and diagnosis on my exhaust farting smoke from user error🤧💨

Barefoot driving for smoother rides😆🤝

@curvegoon levelling up driver mod and incredible livery🔥

@socal86cup finally scraping together a nice well deserved table for the admins.

A testament to sidewall stiffness on @maxxistires VR2 tires!! (Somehow holding air?)

I was on pace for 2:05.300 after the checkered flag🫠 Should've completed the lap!

Jumpscare # 2 of the day😀

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Driving at the limit of the tires grip is like walking on a tightrope. The slightest bit too much input in either direction will cause you to fall off. It’s a delicate yet intentional balance between your steering and pedal inputs that make or break the stability and speed into a corner.

Check out my Coaching Day upload on YouTube. Link is in the bio. I upload weekly 🫡

#hpd
#performancedriving
#drivinginstructor
#drivingexperience
#brz

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Back from summer break! Round 6 of 2026 @socal86cup at Buttonwillow! Fresh @maxxistires , CCW, 1A configuration. This was a steep learning curve but I was up to the challenge of learning the tire, different course, and different direction. I only put 2 tires off on the new turn 🤣 I have plenty of footage to review and to reflect on, but overall a podium finish is still a plus (unless not being first, is being last lol)
Will share more details after the video is edited and uploaded ✌🏽

#maxxis
#counterspacegarage
#buttonwillow
#roadtrip
#86cup

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There are times that coaching involves creating a habit of spacial awareness and keeping your eyes up. It’s common to have tunnel vision while driving at a fast pace. Remind yourself to always breathe, check your mirrors, and look ahead.

Check out my Coaching Day upload on YouTube. Link is in the bio. I upload weekly 🫡

#hpd
#performancedriving
#drivinginstructor
#drivingexperience
#brz

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When coaching how to accelerate out of turns, the most common misconception is jumping on throttle as quickly and aggressively as possible on corner exit. Smoothness plays an important role in maximizing grip while balancing the weight when applying both your throttle and steering inputs.

Check out my Coaching Day upload on YouTube. Link is in the bio. I upload weekly 🫡

#hpd
#performancedriving
#drivinginstructor
#drivingexperience
#brz

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When coaching how to brake before turns, there are many variables to consider outside of just pressing the brake pedal. The constant juggle between maximizing grip while balancing the weight plays an important role when applying both your steering and brake pedal inputs.

Check out my Coaching Day upload on YouTube. Link is in the bio. I upload weekly 🫡

#hpd
#performancedriving
#drivinginstructor
#drivingexperience
#brz

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Escaped reality.. fresh air and no worries.. #gr86 #86 #brz #gt86 #carsofinstagram

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Or in other words, happy 8/6 day!!😆
#86day

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We love cars. But at the end of the day, it’s just another way for us to recognize and celebrate humanity!

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Don’t quit.

@ft86socal June 2026 drive

Checkout my recent ft86socal drive upload on YouTube. Link is in the bio ⬆️ I upload weekly 🤙🏽

#gr86
#brz
#ft86socal
#fyp
#explorerpage

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