Tracking the RX8

When I got my RX8 I told my wife that I only needed one track car, so the 8 would not be on track. Well, this year I've had to change my mind. Earlier this spring I had it out at CTMP's DDT. My rationale was that it was a school, not high speed, and easier than hauling my track car. Then yesterday I was at the CTMP Grand Prix track and my track car died almost before it started. Just happened to have the RX8 so, rather than losing the day, put it into service. This car is stock apart from a K&N panel filter, Toyo R1R 245 45 18 tires, and Carbotech AX6 pads (note: AX6 are not track pads and I don't recommend them for track use; but this was an emergency). I will simply say it's a beautiful track car. Turned 1:50's consistently with a dip into 1:49s. I didn't have the lap timer in all of the time as I lent it to a Viper - running consistent 1:27s - so it's possible it ran faster. The rotary is so smooth - you needed to add a reference point as to when to shift because, otherwise, you'd hit the rev limiter.