Kicking dirt in my Cybertruck with the amazing FPV pilot @PaddyMackk

One Electric Family Sedan versus a Field of Hypercars: Unplugged Performance’s Tesla Model S-APEX Plaid Wins Petersen Time Attack at Willow Springs Reimagined Event newspressusa.com/releases/pu…

Check this gallery of my new look from Unplugged! Also now available on their website is this exact wheel/tire package! 22” CYBRHEX with Toyo Open Country A/T III EV. Ask me for the link in comments and I’ll reply 🤙

Tesla has clearly engineered an exceptional baseline aero package for the Roadster. The fan and deployable skirts, combined with the suite of active aerodynamic elements, already delivers a level of low-speed and high-speed grip that goes well beyond conventional road cars. For street use and the adventurous track days, that package is more than sufficient. Some could say extremely excessive. My interest comes from a racing background, and my job is always to extract every bit of performance with a creative perspective. The goal is to think beyond what currently exists. With that mindset, I started exploring whether a complementary secondary aero package could expand the car’s capabilities even further. Especially for hill climbs or on circuit tracks. My thoughts are more theoretical since I haven’t driven the Roadster and I haven’t reviewed any CFD data. The upgraded concepts I suggest are based on experience with other race vehicles and research of the latest Roadster spec. From what’s been shown, Tesla appears to have active aero elements in the front (movable wings), an active vent on the hood, pop out bargeboards, and a well thought out active rear wing. There’s always room to refine or expand these systems, particularly while development continues. One idea that stands out to me is a set of active canards positioned at the front top corners and potentially another set near the rear fenders. They could be built into the panels and invisible when not active. These could work independently or in coordination with the OEM components to add targeted downforce during braking and cornering. They might also help on imperfect surfaces where the suction system and skirts can’t fully seal, and they could potentially contribute during the brief flight phases enabled by the thrusters. Again, I do understand the OEM active wings in the front and rear can help but I’m thinking at an extreme level of performance where exterior canards are proven to be beneficial. My goal wouldn’t be to replace what Tesla has already done, but to complement it for maximum grip under specific conditions. Ultimately, even the most advanced vehicles benefit from thoughtful aftermarket development. Performance is never a finished state, it’s an ongoing process of refinement. Screen shot cred: @Hagerty roadster review with @larsmoravy

Let’s hear some recommendations of hot sauce to try

Here is the POV of my winning run in Dark Helmet - Willow Springs Raceway Reimagined

It’s crazy this vehicle was in storage for over a year. We kept the used slicks on it and ran it the way it was. You can’t do that with many race cars

A long day at the race track but easy drive home on FSD

We came, we conquered and we leave in style

It was a pleasure to get back in this machine and pull off another win. Shout out to UP and the pit crew for trusting in me.

"A great driver will study the circuit the way a golter will study a putting green." - Ken Miles

I honestly didn’t think I would ever need to add this line item to my race track prep list: Request FAA flight authorization

I’ve arrived with @UnpluggedTesla at WSIR for the Reimagined event. We entered to run in the Hill Climb race. I’m really excited. Maybe I’ll sleep in my race suit tonight 😁

A homeless man came into McDonald’s and walks around asking for money. I offer to buy him a meal instead, but he refuses it. It’s hard to believe it’s always because they want the money for drugs. What could be the other reasons they decline a meal?

Exploring with my Cybertruck is one of my favorite things to do