A Newbie Takes On Lightning Lap
Wherein a seasoned race driver and editor discovers that the challenges of Lightning Lap go far beyond simply turning a few quick laps.
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Wherein a seasoned race driver and editor discovers that the challenges of Lightning Lap go far beyond simply turning a few quick laps.
This week, Car and Driver began publishing their trademark Lightning Lap videos and there are plenty of BMWs to check out in their footage. The one that caught our eye immediately was the biggest, baddest BMW you can buy today: the M8 Competition. This is supposed to be the fastest car you can drive today from Munich and even though it may be a bit on the heavy side, it’s doing rather well on a track. The Lightning Laps are shot on the usual Car and Driver proving grounds, at the Virginia International Raceway. And that’s great because it allows us to compare times against other cars. T...