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TheTopher
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927K YT SubsDriverDRIVERMEDIA@thetopher·Lexington, OH · Sonoma, CA · South Haven, MI·Home Track: Gingerman Raceway
From @thetopher on YouTube
Car reviews from the driver’s point of view. Most videos are recorded with binaural audio, headphones are highly recommended for the best listening experience. I post 2-4 videos/week, reviewing our weekly press cars, my personal vehicles, or anything else I've managed to get my hands on. Most new cars on this channel are provided by the vehicle manufacturer for testing and review. Personal cars: 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 (Mamba) 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor I'm also the producer of the Winding Road YouTube Channel. All of the filming equipment is listed in each...
PRIMARY CHASSISSubaru BRZ (Gen 2 FA24), Camaro SS 1LE, Civic Type R, Grassroots Production Track Build, Ford Mustang GT / Dark Horse, Mazda Spec Miata / MX-5, Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ, Honda Civic Type R
DRIVING CATEGORYHelmet POV / Pure Cockpit Audio
TELEMETRY SYSTEMBinaural Microphones + 4K Helmet POV
ATTRIBUTED CIRCUITS7 Tracks Logged
Circuits & Track Locations in Indexed Stints:
Lexington, OHSonoma, CASouth Haven, MI
//CH 104TheTopher//Gingerman
CHASSIS: Subaru BRZ (Gen 2 FA24)|TELEMETRY: Binaural Microphones + 4K Helmet POV|PACE: 1:46.50Title-Reported|HOME CIRCUIT: Gingerman Raceway
100% Attribution · Official Creator Embed
LIVE CIRCUIT CONTEXT//Gingerman
3.74 MILES17 TURNSUnrestricted (103dB Standard)
CIRCUIT BENCHMARK REFERENCE LAP (VERIFIED)
2:16.42Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06
REFERENCE LAP TIMES BY CHASSIS CLASS
Miata / GR86 / BRZ2:31.80
205/50R15 200TW
Momentum priority through high-speed transitions.
E46 M3 / C5-C7 / Mustang2:18.50
295/30R19 Front · 325/30R19 Rear
Heavy brake threshold zone damping support.
GT3 / GT4 / Time Attack2:12.10
Pirelli Trofeo R / Hoosier R7
High downforce stability over apex curbing.
TARGET TIRE PRESSURES & ALIGNMENT
COLD TARGET PSILF 26.5 · RF 25.5LR 25 · RR 24.5
HOT TARGET PSILF 32.5 · RF 32LR 30.5 · RR 30
CAMBER: Front -3.2° / Rear -2.2°
BRAKE SPECIFICATION & ROTOR HEAT
FLUID: Castrol SRF DOT 4 (>590F Boiling)
PADS: Hawk DTC-70 / Pagid RSC1
⚠ Pad inspection recommended every 4 track sessions.
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CHANNEL VIDEO ARCHIVE // THETOPHER
Verified Channel Broadcasts & In-Car Stints (12)
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
32:00
2026 Ford Ranger Raptor - POV Review (with Avocado)
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Grassroots Production Track Build
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
18:58
138-Mile 2003 Honda Accord V6 Coupe - POV Driving Impressions
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Grassroots Production Track Build
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
22:01
2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR (Manual) - POV Final Thoughts (Two Topher Take)
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Grassroots Production Track Build
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
27:26
Roush S650 Mustang - 810 HP Supercharged Perfection
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Ford Mustang GT / Dark Horse
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
26:43
Stock vs. Modified ND1 MX-5 Miata - Is OEM Actually More Fun?
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Mazda Spec Miata / MX-5
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
53:05
2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive - First Driving Impressions - It's a lot.
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Grassroots Production Track Build
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
23:12
2026 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+ (Two Topher Take)
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Grassroots Production Track Build
Session StintTitle-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
42:12
2027 BMW i7 50 xDrive - POV First Driving Impressions
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Grassroots Production Track Build
Session StintTitle-Reported
Gingerman
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
14:30
Modified 2014 Subaru BRZ Track Hot Laps - Gingerman Raceway
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ
1:46.50Title-Reported
North American Road Course
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
41:12
Miatas at the Gap - Tail of the Dragon in a Modified ND1 & V8-Swapped NB Miata
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Mazda Spec Miata / MX-5
Session StintTitle-Reported
Sonoma Raceway
Independent
GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data
4:01
2023 Honda Civic Type R - POV Hot Lap at Sonoma Raceway
By TheTopher·GoPro 4K Cockpit POV + GPS Data·Honda Civic Type R
1:49.20Title-Reported
Gingerman Raceway
Independent
Harry's LapTimer Video Overlay
5:13
MK6 GTI getting spanked at Gingerman Raceway
By TheTopher·Harry's LapTimer Video Overlay·Grassroots Production Track Build
1:41.20Title-Reported
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