Media Solo Challenge: Driver and Car Profile, Benson Young

Driver: Benson K. Young
About: Regional Executive of Delta Region (2005-present); Licensed Solo Safety Steward, has instructed Solo schools for Delta, Cenla, and Gulf Coast Regions. Graduate of Evolution Driving School, Phase 1 and Phase 2. Began autocrossing in 1989, and is a top finisher in many regional competitions. Most Recent Accomplishments: 2007 TLAC SM2 Champion, 2007 GCR SM2 Champion.

Car: 2001 Honda S2000, Spa Yellow Pearl. 2.0L VTEC,
6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive roadster.
Engine: 200rwhp@8300RPM (Corr Performance Tuning, Port Allen)
AEM V2 intake, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, ACT HD clutch.
Suspension: Ground Control Sleeves on Eibach Springs
380 lbs/in Front, 340 lbs/in Rear (+75%F, +15%R), Cobalt VR pads.
Wheels and Tires: 17×8+48 front ASA FR1, 235/45-17 Kumho V700
17×9+63 rear ASA FR1, 275/40-17 Kumho V710
Dynamics: Fast but very tricky to drive smoothly. Steering is very sharp, the gearbox has no equal, and the brakes are powerful. The engine is strong but the powerband is narrow and high on the tachometer. The suspension isn’t forgiving, and the back of the car steps out quite easily.
History: won 25+ regional and statewide trophies in the last two years. Holds the current track record at EvoTrack (1:32.2)

Ideal Co-driver: someone who can smoothly drive out of a slide, because this car is prone to snap oversteer. This is the most difficult car to drive out of the press pool.