Turbo IS300 hits the drag strip! (IFO Idaho 2021)

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Another video better late than never I suppose!

Back in September I was able to attend my first Import Face-Off event at Firebird Raceway up in Eagle, ID. I was originally intending on just running either Test & Tune or the Bracket class but the event organizer somehow convinced me to compete in one of the heads-up classes instead. Due engine/turbo size restrictions, I was basically "forced" into the top class at the event (FIP - Forced Induction Pro) with several competitors capable of running consistently in the 7-8 sec range.

I started off at my lowest boost/power setting just to get a feel for the track and car. I know running a bias ply in the rear with a wide-ish radial up front can cause some sway/instability so I wanted to make sure the car felt okay on the top-end before pouring in more boost. The car felt great so I was more confident about cranking it up a bit after each pass.

Getting the car off the line was a bit of a struggle with the best 60' of the day being a 1.797. The track prep seemed to be on point so I don't think it was an issue there. It was just tricky to find that balance between spinning/bogging and being thrown into competition where I felt like I needed to cut a somewhat decent light also complicated things a little bit. Needless to say there's plenty of room for improvement but overall I was very pleased with how the day went. I can't wait to see what the car will do when I knock a couple tenths off of that 60' and hit it with more boost on the short track!

For the two rounds of qualifying I was able to line up against my brother in his brand new 2021 TLX Type-S for some good old brotherly competition. He managed to click off a 13.78 @ 102 which is pretty awesome for a bone stock 4200+ lb car. When everything was said and done I somehow ended up going home with a 2nd place trophy. I guess sometimes it pays to be lucky!

Overall it was a great event and I have to give a huge thanks to my brother, dad, and step-mom for being my pit crew/support team for the day. It would have been a long day without them.

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