V72: Track Day turn by turn commentary: NJMP Thunderbolt in my F80 BMW M3 6 Speed

[@Hammer_time68]

Watched video to learn about track. Came out with the best video I have seen on track etiquette and also very informative. Thank you. Everybody please listen to what the man is saying. So important. Again great video!!! I subscribed. I would also add to check your mirrors constantly like Tommy always does.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you! It really means a lot

[@chrisnahill4485]

Very helpful as i get ready for my first event here

[@TommyLGarage]

You’ll love this track !

[@punchisss]

Whats the software you use for telemetry? And your cámara setup? Thank you!!! Great videos

[@Onemoreapex]

Been following your channel for several years and now starting to watch back some of your track videos as I am starting to take my G80 manual to the track. At which point/experience level did you feel confident to turn off traction control?

[@TommyLGarage]

It took me a few years. But with a g80 I say keep it in MDM and you’ll be fine.

[@serguei5000]

Wow. Great video and good comments. Thank you!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks !

[@rfarid153]

Tommy, I was in the white Cayman GTS (#53) that you gave a point-by at 9:09. Thanks!

[@TommyLGarage]

R Farid ice!! I also have somewhere your save from earlier that that. Really nice driving !!

[@rfarid153]

Would love to see that video if you can find it. See you on the track!

[@TommyLGarage]

R Farid I’ll see you June 1st maybe?

[@rfarid153]

Tommy, unfortunately, I'll be at Shenandoah not Thunderbolt that weekend.

[@newjerseymotorsports]

Car looks awesome on the track! Great video and driving advice, thanks for choosing NJMP!

[@TommyLGarage]

newjerseymotorsports thanks!! It’s my favorite local track

[@besikgeorgemenabde6582]

awesome going there in 2 weeks. pocono kinda sucks

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree. Pocono was bad

[@drepop803]

Got to look this track up. One of the reasons i haven't signed up a track day is because I'm not good at heal n toe.

[@TommyLGarage]

Auto Rev matching really helps if you have that option. But honestly you don’t need to be good at it. I used to trash my Volvo at that track all the time and i barely knew how to do it

[@drepop803]

@@TommyLGarage good to know.

[@Hole_Motorsports]

Just practice on the street. I learned heel toe in a manual f150

[@drepop803]

@@Hole_Motorsports that's what I've been doing. Practicing on my 06 ford focus hatch haha.

[@mikehendo4144]

Nice drive Tommy. But that e46 though!! I’m sure you would have been quicker if you weren’t commentating. Love your videos👍🏾

[@TommyLGarage]

Grocery Bagger thanks!!!

[@christianperles9780]

Great video as always. Hey what phone mount are you using ?

[@TommyLGarage]

Did you see my latest phone mount video? I made it for you!

[@christianperles9780]

Lol of course I did thank you! And I orered one of them.

[@BlakesGarage]

looks like a fun track. Can't wait to get some wheels and tire on my M4 and take it out.

[@TommyLGarage]

Blake's Garage you’ll love it. Once you try it you’ll be like: AutoX what???

[@edi2083]

You have the best car,I love your Bmw m3 f80

[@TommyLGarage]

Bmw Lover haha thanks ;)

[@edi2083]

Tommy L Garage thanks for liking my comment,that was my first liked comment,and your manual bmw is freaking awesome 😍

[@TommyLGarage]

Bmw Lover haha glad you like it!

[@xiwei9253]

Cool video! yellow corvette is my friend and unfortunate he sold the car... Looking forward to seeing you on track this year! I don't know if i can do driving and talking lol.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Oh yea that was a good driver. I think this year I’ll be doing just a few days. Baby #2 is coming any day :)

[@xiwei9253]

@@TommyLGarage Baby2 congrats! I need to know how you handle it when baby1 was there! Wife and i are discussing about it and my car hobby is a big hurdle to her!

[@TommyLGarage]

Xi Wei same here really. Lots of arguments. But I can’t give up everything.

[@xiwei9253]

@@TommyLGarage hah hanging there! Hopefully see you at track in person this year!

[@RhythmAddict112]

Ha, I'm the guy in the white Cayman that caught the spin earlier in the day you refer to @ 9:00, here's the video of that kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6to3iGeaaan6c

[@bulentcyprus9300]

Perfect . Perfect. Great car . You drive well too. Only experience I have is pro karting. Racing line and all that very important. Please keep up great work. Tommy , you are a great person. I really enjoy you vdo's .

[@TommyLGarage]

Bulent Ali thank you! HPDE is super fun but karting is also a blast

[@KiesMotorsports]

You had the nicest Porsche there, by far! lol. Wish I could have joined you!

[@TommyLGarage]

Next year for sure!

[@pksangavaram]

Was this with schattenbaum?

[@TommyLGarage]

This one was Porsche club I believe

[@BPsnowdon]

Well done -excellent commentary coach!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks !!

[@MichaelM-zk7lc]

Tommy I see you on the forums. We are similar - I have child seats in the back, 6MT, drive in the snow, etc..... Love the channel 👍👍

[@TommyLGarage]

Michael M that’s me! And thank you :)

[@MrThePraye]

Great video man. Keep up the good work. What programmer do you use to get rpm and speed and lap times and stuff on the go pro? Would love to learn from you. Thanks.

[@MrThePraye]

Hey Tom, Can please tell us what app/software do you use to get the rpm and speed on the GoPro screen? Thanks.

[@deangooner7382]

Great vid, good to see what your thinking about as you go round rather than just a lap time chasing video. I do get tempted to do a trackday in my f80 after watching your various track vids but worried about potential damage to wheels and paint. I only live 20 mins from silverstone gp UK.

[@TommyLGarage]

Deangooner it was my first time commenting while on track so it could have been better. But honestly don’t let paint chips and other minor stuff ruin what could be your best experience with your car. Track days are amazing.

[@bannerrj41]

I want to do this next year with my Shelby gt350

[@TommyLGarage]

love car... you'll have a blast!

[@nghgt5005]

Another awesome video. Car looked like it handled it great! Did you have traction or mdm on?

[@TommyLGarage]

HGN HGN thanks!! The car felt amazing. I had the traction in MDM. I would hesitate to turn it off unless I had wider tires. There’s just too much power and not enough skill :)

[@hwyfools]

Excellent play by play. Thanks TLG

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@wallebi1910]

Hi man,what device did you use to export your spend and rev readings to generate the data in your video ?

[@TommyLGarage]

I used RaceChrono Pro

[@wallebi1910]

Tommy L Garage thxs

[@mikebellows754]

Really enjoying your videos! Love the M3. Have an F30 335i now with the intentions moving on to a F80 some day. Track days look really fun. Thanks.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for the love!

[@HosBoba]

Man this was awesome , good job !!

[@TommyLGarage]

HosBoba thank you! Glad you enjoyed

[@juniorfenelon5251]

Nice video buddy.

[@TommyLGarage]

Junior Fenelon thanks pal

[@Youtube_executive999]

Good video 👍🏻

[@TommyLGarage]

Chris Top Speed thanks!

[@Tonybagadonuts27]

Great video Tommy looks like you had a blast!! We have to get my car out there!! I have to tag along sometime and see what I need to start getting together to get my M5 out there.

[@TommyLGarage]

m3summ let’s plan for next year for sure. All you need for your first time are fresh brake fluid and pads. Rest should be fine. Well and tires maybe. And a helmet

[@Tonybagadonuts27]

Tommy L Garage yeah definitely would love to come out, take it all in then get the car ready. I could use stock wheels for track so that’s good. That would be awesome if your willing to walk me through it!!!

[@RCFunTime]

The rules sucks on your track. We in the UK don't need to wait for the slower car to stick a hand up for you to pass (seems more dangerous putting window down to have your arm up in the air?!?). We simply pass if it's safe. Having said that, I use my turn signal to let faster cars to pass. Anyways, it's true m3/m4 makes a great track weapon. Nothing in the same price bracket can touch us ;)

[@TommyLGarage]

I find that the point by system for passing increases safety. I was once at a private track event and it was very chaotic. Too many people wanting to go nuts.

[@Hole_Motorsports]

I run at NJMP, more advanced groups do not require point bys. In the intermediate and beginner groups it makes a ton of sense.

[@asifhirji226]

Great video Tommy! I have yet to take my M4 out to the track yet 😔

[@TommyLGarage]

Asif Hirji soon I hope !

[@jalloor]

Hey man, I'm excited to see what you are doing with your M3. I have a 2018 competition package M3 and I'd like to do more track activities in 2019. I live in PA so NJMP and the Poconos are my closest tracks. I am trying to get a wheel and tire setup before next year. What do you do for track inspection and Insurance? Hopefully I can meet you in one of these events in 2019. Thanks for your informative videos.

[@TommyLGarage]

jalloor hey hey. Yes track days are awesome with these cars! Happy to help with whatever you need. I run stock 18 inch wheels and Pilot super sport tires. I self-inspect my car and I do not do track insurance. Track days are often times safer than driving on the street.

[@williamwilson5125]

Great video and even better advice! Can't wait to start my journey on track with the f80. Keep up the excellent videos!

[@TommyLGarage]

Well thank you! And you’ll love yours when you get it.

[@JosephAllen-u2e]

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[@TommyLGarage]

Huh ??