Two AccessPORT-tuned cars stood on the podium after this weekend’s Redline Time Attack final race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The GOTO:Racing GT-R driven by Brian Lock took third in the Unlimited AWD Class, and the Stoptech EVO X driven by Steven Ruiz took 2nd in the Street AWD class. Both cars still run the stock ECU and were tuned with COBB Tuning’s AccessTUNER Pro.

The GOTO:Racing GT-R is making just under 800whp on the more conservative 22psi map created by Tim Bailey of COBB Tuning and Jon Drenas of HB Speed, a COBB Tuning ProTuner shop. With time winding down to shave precious tenths off their final time, Bailey upped the boost to 24psi on the AMS-modified turbos to make an estimated 800+whp. This gave the GOTO team the added power to solidify their 3rd place standing. The event ran flawlessly for the GOTO:Racing team except for a scary moment when the right rear tired blew out on the oval section at over 170mph. Brian was able to hold the car steady and bring it to a gentle stop. Damage was only superficial and the car was back out on track for the next timed session.

The Stoptech EVO X driven and tuned by Stephen Ruiz of GMG Racing had a solid weekend after their troubled efforts at Superlap Battle where they finished third. Thursday and Friday were spent swapping out their direct bolt-on Garrett GT3076 turbo, a job that usually requires dropping the engine. After finishing around 11pm on Friday, the team loaded the car up and drove out to Fontana to be ready Saturday morning for practice. “It was just tough getting to the event, doing a turbo job on this car without dropping the engine is very difficult,” said Stephen. Once at the track, the AccessTUNER Pro-tuned car ran flawlessly posting a 1:49.00 lap time, which was good enough for a first place early in the event. However, the Stoptech team was edged out by the Reese Tuning EVO. “We just did suspension tuning and tire pressures and did a very good 1:49,” said Stephen.”That was good enough for second and we are happy with that. The car ran 25-minute practice sessions without issues. No changes to the tune were needed. We did not touch the motor, just checked datalog info and everything was cool.”

Both of these cars showcase the power of the AccessPORT and AccessTUNER tools. Both cars were put through their paces, driven at their absolute limits and performed flawlessly, dispelling the myth that standalone ECUs are the only way to tune big horsepower racecars. The GOTO:Racing GT-R will be back next season ready to stand on top of the podium. Plans are already in the works at GMG to install a larger turbo and also stand atop the podium thanks to more power and tuning by the COBB Tuning AccessPORT!