Laguna Seca has a sound meter on the track that ensures cars are under 90 dB. They've always had a limited number of higher sound track days, such as 105 dB.
News flash - I've hear that beginning in 2014, all track days with be 90 dB! Most stock cars pass this, but I'm doubtful the Gen V Viper will, especially with it's side pipes.
Has anyone tracked a Gen V at Laguna Seca, and do they know if it exceeds 90 dB?
Hey Todd - any side exhaust car will struggle to 'pass' the Laguna sound meter, including your Gen 5. When we tested the TA there, we could not run flat out from T5 - T6 without blowing it every time. At least the meter is very obviously located. If you short-shift up out of T5 you will likely pass even at full throttle.
Very frustrating...your tax dollars at work (Laguna is government-controlled) protecting you from yourselves! Like many race tracks, Laguna Seca was built out in the middle of nowhere 50 years ago, but is now politically 'controlled' by the newly-installed neighbors, who don't like auto racing. We have the same problem at our few tracks in Michigan. The newbies build a mansion by the race track, then complain about how the noise is infringing upon them. Go figure.
PS. If you carry a radio, the sound booth girl at Laguna will give you an instantaneous reading on 'her' meter (the one that matters) if you radio in asking for a sound check. And if you're asking, they will tend to turn a 'blind eye' and ignore your violations, if you sincerely show your interest in 'keeping quiet'. Hint, hint.
