My corner-by-corner guide to Willow Springs Raceway
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- Drivers' guide to Willow Springs Raceway. It's the time-trial line I teach.
This video was recently featured (and mocked, a little) on Adam Carolla's CarCast podcast -- you can hear the excerpt at this link: • Jack's video mentioned... .
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this video is just what i need to conquer this track on Gran Turismo 6!
This is one of the best instructional videos for a specific track I have ever watched. Great mix of lines, sight markers and considerations for linking corners. Plus great blend of repetition, voice over, etc. thx much
The 'fast' lap used in this is also my fastest lap so far in my car, a 1:27.59 -- and remember, this is a street car running on the same tires I drive to the 7-11 on.
That's not even that fast that's my average lap and maybe slower than average in a slightly tuned z4 m40i (supras twin). I've seen another guy on youtube get a 1:29:00 in a c8 corvette and thinks it's fast. Americans have grown up with fast and furious straight line racing, fast and furious drifting, nascar straight lines (essentially), and drag strips. Track days come once in a while and aren't filled, drag strips are used daily and are constantly full. No wonder Americans have so many accidents they can barely go in a straight line, speed combined with corners equals guaranteed crash for most Americans. I blame fast and furious and nascar and drag strips and highway straifht line racing culture. I remember bringing two drag strip Queens to the track. They had AWFUL times I mean AWFUL even after learning the track. Awful as in on big willow their best laps in a supra or tuned 2022 m4 was 1:48: even 1:54. Then they complained and went right back to the drag strip
@@davidt8087 If you're running 126s on street tires at Big Willow in a Z4, I'm impressed! Great driving!
@@JackOlsen Yea 1:25, 1:26. Even 1:27 is extremely good.. Your looking at basically supercar speeds at 1:27. The fastest track cars are doing 1:23, 1:24, 1:25 etc. The z4 m40i doesn't have much power, but it's the 500lb ft of torque not to mention extremely nimble and amazing handling/staying planted extremely well that helps. Everytime I think the z4 is definitely maxed out, I am left shocked and surprised when it effortlessly keeps going faster and taking the turns even better the faster it is. I still think I haven't reached its peak limit because I fear I'll break it lol its a $75k car. If only I got paid to race other people's cars. My times would go up
@@davidt8087 I bet people love talking to you at parties
This lap guide is not only the best I've used at Big willow, it's so well put together, it's also the best I've seen overall for any track. Thanks Jack
Thank you!
holy shit, I should have watched it before I headed to the track. it's awesome
Annnnd here we go again....next weekend. Pre race review....as always
Thanks Jack.
Thank you so much for the information-rich video. I most appreciate the suggestion of visual cues on the horizon.
Just found this Jack. That was GREAT!! I have hundreds of laps at Willow in my SCK enduro kart back in the 1970's. My specialty was a box stock class little 100cc two stroke McCullough 91B1, supposed to be a gas only class....so a bunch of us figured out how to run straight 100% methanol (with Klotz racing oil). We turned around 1:50 in the slower class I ran, but laying flat on your back 2 inches off the ground made it seem like F1! Ha... We were faster than some of the little production cars. I concur on all your instruction points. My wife laughed when I said ahead of time; "Watch out for the marbles on the outside of turn two!!!"... And then a moment later you said that same thing! Cracked me up. Thanks for a great vid and taking me back to the old days!! Martin
Jack, thank you for this video and for your helpful advice when I met you last month. I was the guy with the blue 2009 911S. As you may recall, my very first lap was 1:55, but I dropped 2-3 seconds per lap, ending at 1:39 by the end of my first session. The second session was a string of 1:36s. I consolidated in the 1:36s and 1:37s during my third and fourth sessions. Then, in my fifth and final session, I really went to work on T8/T9 and brought my times down into the 1:34s. Not bad for just one day! I was very happy with the progression of my day and I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you, again.
Go there every year with my Dad and Grandpa. Love it!
Great video. First time on big willow in a month. Only have experience in streets and I’m not that fast so this video is a godsend
Just got back from today's test/break in session at willow....so fun and again I can almost hear Jack's voice at times when I screw it up....thanks Jack! New engine package is fantastic if anyone cares.
Great video Jack! Very helpful for pesky turn 5/6. Thank you!
"And it's fast as f@&k" lol...
Best video ever thanks again going to big willow tomorrow with my CTSV
I watch this every time I'm headed out to Willow. Thanks Jack.
Thanks Jack! This is a brilliant turn by turn guide to one of the fastest tracks in the west. Your turn in, apex, and landmarks are exactly as I was taught by an old salt instructor on my first day here many years ago. These lines have served me well. I will share this vid with future students who are coming to WSIR for their first time.
I never get tired of watching this 👍
2nd time driving this track today. I referred back to this video just cause of how in-depth every corner is. The only thing I need to overcome is turn 4 into 5 and turn 9. Other than that this video has taught me so much and I thank you for that!
Years ago, I was fortunate to attend the Porsche Club's annual party at Willow Springs. Had a great time at the bar-bq and then watched them race from dusk to dawn. They were all Porsches, with one Ferrari. One by one, the Porsches would pass the Ferrari in the turns, but the Ferrari blew their doors off on the straightaway. The flames shooting out of the cars at night was incredible!
This instruction video made my day at Big Willow so much more fun. Thanks for the expert advise!
Thanks Jack. I'm heading up to the track for the first time on Saturday and you tutorial has been priceless.
Excellent track breakdown! Thank you!
Thank You. Thank You. I watched this video numerous times before going to Willow Springs for the first time. I went yesterday and within two laps I had your line down. I did everything you suggested and it was smooth like butter. Next time I will get higher speeds with some new Cup or 888 tires for my 2103 C6 Grand Sport. My street Pilot sport 4s do well but I need more grip for that track. Thanks again and keep the videos coming.
Great video, amazing information, cheeky ending... my man.
9 years later thank you! I got down to a 1:28.7 first time out thanks to this video. I'd never been there. Followed the lines except cut 3 and 4 a little more narrow. Thanks again Jack!
This is an awesome guide. I will definitely keep this as a reference.
Getting ready to run here next weekend at the Lucky Dog...It's our home test track so it should be fun, I always watch this video a few times prior to going to Willow, Thanks Jack.
Here I am again...new LNF 2.0T in...can't wait, should be trackside by 7am
Thanks Jack.
Excellent. Fantastic driving & fantastic video. Truly very educational. Step by step and very delighting.
Congrats.
The car is more than fantastic.
AWESOME !
Great vid Jack! I'm out there lapping every couple of months, and still learning. I just brought my 20 yr old daughter to a track day. By the end of day she was driving through turn 8 without brakes! So proud.
Headed to my first hpde event on the 16th. Appreciate you taking the time to provide this!
Great wisdom, thanks for this great video 👏👏👏
After searching for videos on Willow Springs Raceway and finding mostly crash videos, I was nervous about hitting the track for the first time. People really seem to mess up this course. But after watching this video repeatedly, the track felt like an old friend even though I'd never been there before. All the turn-in points felt right, all the apexes arrived as you had indicated. The perspective of the camera in the car combined with graphics and a great mix of slow-mo and real-time action make this an invaluable tool. I hope TH-cam is sending you some ad revenue checks.
THANK YOU! I needed this BIG TIME! been slowly building my car for a TA style... anyone can drive in a straight line (at least we would like to think). I am about to hit BIG Willow in 2 days, watched this 3 times already and plan to at least 2 more before track time... THANK YOU! I Love how you explain each corner so simply!
Thank you for the great instructional video. I made my first trip to Willow 2 months ago. We had a private rental with a few Mustang friends. I got to do about 75 laps in my '08 Shelby GT (320 hp) It was my first time on the track with this car. I can't wait to get back at it again and utilize your knowledge. We didn't have transponders that day so I'm not sure what time I was running. Thanks again Jack !
Thanks, great vid! Headed there this weekend, so using your vid as a refresher. Haven't been there for a couple years. Binge watching it!! :) Mike
Love this video, using it to help a buddy learn how to use visual references and understand how to approach driving on a track. Thanks for posting this.
Excellent. Well done. Your attention to detail and playing the turns several times was very informative and entertaining.
Hello Jack - I did Big Willow recently with the Alfa Club (AROC) - a friend (Chris M) gave me tips, and
mentioned this video - this is an outstanding tool for the track - I need a little more courage, and practice your
suggestions - This will help me get a little better - Now.... If I had your car!! Thanks for posting this.
Great video Jack, thank you. Heading up this Friday for Track Day...super excited.
Used to work as part of the flag crew around 2006-2007. Just looking at this because I miss it! Anyway, thanks!
Awesome methodical video. Thank you! It’s exactly what I needed as I head to Willow Springs for the first time!
Memories. Summer '72. 1st time on track(64.5 Mustang coupe). Fast forward a few years. Starting to get into road racing my Yamaha RD350. Trying a buddie's 250 and lost it through turn 9. Started to lay it down but hit something that stood bike up and highsided. Flew a hundred feet(or so they tell me). Broke my wrist, collarbone, two ribs cracked, badly pulled groin muscle, and a ton of skin gone. Like I said, memories. Still love going there. Just not on a motorcycle.
Jack, this is outstanding. thank you very much for posting--this kind of info is invaluable.
Great Guide Jack. I'll be heading up to Willow Springs Raceway later in the week for the first time and this video will definitely help. Cheers.
Just saw this Video: I like it. That was my favorite Track when I was Stock Car racing in a Spec Class 22 years ago. Alllson Legacy Cars. 3/4 scale with stock Mazda B2200 Engine and Trans. Etc. The downhill S turns from the Balcony can be pushed harder because the Left turn has a huge run off. Use it. After a couple years of running there with my Dad as a Driver, It was my turn. I made some extreme Gearing changes to beat the old Track Record for our class by over 3.5 seconds. That is when Willow moved us away from racing with the Spec Racers and added us to the Porsche Club. (Kind of weird to me that you are showing the video with a Porsche.) Our cars had a good weight to H.P. Ratio. We would stand on it on exit of turn 5 and never lift until the entry of Turn 1. (Only a couple were capable of doing it.) I was 3rd in line trough turn 8 when the top 2 squirted by, I decided to lift for a second and get a better inside Exit of a 911... He had a whole 1/4 mile to cross the track to set up for turn 1.... Nope, he came across my nose. I had 2 options... Drill him, or hook it Left... I chose not to destroy a couple cars. I spun it so hard, I passed him in the dirt and showed that driver that he was #1 out my Window Net 4 different times. (With each spin.) I ended up on Pit Road and drove through and passed him 1 lap later. Still won the overall race and he was shown the gate by the Officials... We were clocked about the same speeds through Turn 8. 135 - 140...
And it's fast as (****) lol love your Porsche man, and your skill.
Great video, awesome tips. Thanks. I'm out here on the east coast, in Delaware, never have & probably never will be to California, but these pointers will be put to good use by me in about 5 minutes.. Gran Turismo 6 lol
Great video, awesome tips. Thanks. I'm out here on in Europe, in The Netherlands, never have & probably never will be to California, but these pointers will be put to good use by me in about 5 minutes.. Gran Turismo Sport lol :)
Jack.. i think you've posted the definitive guide to Willow Springs. Thanks so much for making this! I can't wait to get my S2K out there.
I highly recommend playing Gran Turismo 6 for further training on this track. Every pin point this guy explained I've already learned in the game with realistic speed and braking!
First time at WSIR this past weekend. Have to say that after my experience and looking at your entrance and exit speeds out of those corners, you're just downright crazy! One of my favorite videos of all time!
Jack, Very informative video and certainly gives a keen perspective in how to manage the tracks offerings!
Thanks for this. I'm considering taking a course up there. Appreciate the tips ahead of time.
check out Fast Lane Racing school! They are awesome!!
Thanks! It's a tough line to defend in a race, but when you're just going for time it's hard to argue with using the whole track in a section that's as tight as 4.
You're a legend for this video 👏
Thanks... great video... my first day there this Sunday!
this is exactly what I needed to beat my PR on gran turismo sport
Great video! I love art and technique of performance driving. I could watch this all day! Thanks for putting this together and for your passion.
Great video, thanks! I'm doing a track day at Willow with my bike in a couple weeks and I'm trying to learn the track before I get there. This video really helps, I' be watching it again every day.
I'd love to see you drive one of our Singer Porsche's around that track! 375 HP at the flywheel. I know you'd have a blast!
glad I came across this vid, definitely going to help out this Sunday
Excellent video Jack. Great for those of us new to the track. Will be tracking a new car there within a few months.
The water tower looks a lot bigger IRL than it looks in the video I just watched my Smarty Cam video, it looks tiny there too. Great guide, thanks Jack. There are also a few new great markers on the track especially on the apex of 2 and the turn in for 4.
Hey Jack...Thank You 4 the Few...I was Out There Last Week With Mikey in His "Radical" ...Thank You & Cailo & Dave & Jesse & My "BRO MIKE" 4 All the Fun...!!! ( G's...!!! Bag on Way Home)
The funnest road in the west. Driving a slow car, staying flat through turn 8 and catching up to the fast cars that ditched you on the straights 👌
Thanks awesome video going out on January 8th. Thanks for the info
Thanks for showing the line.
This is a masterpiece and the lap is as close to a "10" as I ever expect to see. I wish I had scene it before running there 11/3,4 and will dang sure review it before I'm there again.
Love the video and cannot wait to drive at Willow Springs. S2000 road trip in the future. Thanks!
Great video. Will be hitting this this track for the first time as a novice at the end of June.
This is some serious awesomeness. Thank you, Jack!
Great Video! Very informative, thank you! I will be doing WS for the first time this weekend.
Thank you Jack, insightful commentary. Now to try it out in Gran Turismo 6. hehe
Great video man, watching it over and over.
Thanks for showing the lines. Great content!
Great summary!
Great video man. I'll be racing here for the first time this month, thanks
Wow...very insightful tips to the course....letting the power pull you out of turn 9 has to feel great. ...I hope to come get lessons there sooner than later....but my days off are mondays and Tuesdays....I have a del sol being built at the moment to start going to the track...probably going to take a few months to build ....but I cant wait...time for me to get lessons ...thank you agin
"Where is the water tower?!" most said sentence at WSIR :P Amazing video dude, I just watched it as a refresher. Should have done that right away after I swapped driving platforms. Now I can`t wait to get back and re-adjust my driving line.
Fantastic video. Hope to be able to work on this line when I'm there in a couple of days!
Great video, very instructive. Thanks
Awesome video
thanks for this awesome, informative guide.
Absolutely fantastic, thank you. Beautiful car btw.
Thanks so much for video! Going to Willow Springs this Sat, 1st time on the track. I will try not to push myself too hard. :-)
Fine work sir thank you!!
Thanks! Excellent video!
Just dropping a note to say thanks!
Very well done, Jack!
Awesome video. Always watched your videos and needed help.This how to should help me shave off at least 5 seconds for sure.
I wish I had watched this before going. I would have been so much more smooth through turn four. Great video.
Nicely done!
Fantastic video. This track looks so easy but it is quite the opposite. On a track like New Jersey Motor Sport Park Lightning all the corners just feel natural and good - for the first laps this track's corners feel like making a drawing looking into a mirror :)
Very good video
Jack, thank you for this wonderful instruction. I watched it repeatedly over 2 hrs yesterday and put to use today. Got 1:28 with a 2020 Pista. Jack’s instruction might have just saved my life today. Had a gt3 flied off turn 9 because it took the inside line at way too much speed. Almost make the same mistake and the building and tower visual cue is easy to spot and simple to understand. The B at turn 3 is easy to see unless you don’t know that Budweiser starts with B. For any new drivers, please please please do not follow a faster car’s line just the first few time you track. All cars are not created equal. The faster car might have much grippier tires or a much stiffer suspension, just because it can carry 100 at turn 9 does not mean your car can do it too. One thing I want to correct on Jack’s video, modern cars accelerate much faster and also have higher top speed. Just because jack says full throttle, doesn’t mean you pedal to the metal in a Ferrari pista. Just beware of your speed. If you go full throttle after turn 1, most 600 plus hp cars might need a bit break entering turn 2.
Thanks! My tires are Nitto NT01s in 255F/275R.
The tachometer in the lower right of the screen looks a lot like the Codemasters original GRID game 🎮🏎
Great video!
Impressive, excellent ~
Thank you. That was sick man.
My worst/ most uncomfortable turn was not turn 9, it was 5. Idk I felt like the car wasn’t settled in entry because I had to fight to keep it right then would slow down too much because i felt like I was going to launch myself into the infield. Nuts are in your gut on entry and you can’t really see where the apex of 6 is on exit.