Stephen Ellis

@downshiftxlr8

🐧🖥️👨‍💻🏎️🏃🏾✈️🤘🏾 Father/Veteran/Engineer/Gamer/Practical Racer IRacing: downshiftxlr8
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I haven't driven Big Willow in a long time so figured a Saturday drive with @socal86cup Unlimited Class & @gr.movement Limited Class would be great for making sure the car works before @globaltimeattack at the end of the month. There was more time in the car, but talent and environment weren't there :| , front aero needs to get sorted out more, overall, I was happy to go a little faster than last time. It was a solid day at the track with local track friends and that's all you can hope for. - Ecutek Wizardry by @z_tuner_guy - FA24 Supercharger @jacksonracing - @formula.delta High Capacity Oil Pan - @shaftworks_usa 1Ways - @rsfuture Rear Wing - <future spot for some front aero, I swear I'm working on it...> - 255/40/17 Maxxis VR2 (New) Captured on DJI Action Pro 5 via @bossbossracing Boss Vision Camera Mount.
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13 days ago
I'm immensely grateful for the private track day invite from @apexiusa to come and enjoy Chuckwalla with @maxorido & @maaya_orido_559 !!!! It was very cool to see some familiar faces ripping around Chuckwalla, sharing laughs in the paddock and just enjoying the day. Can't ask for much more than that. No real goal other than getting more data for events later this year so and figuring out the best setup for this type of build. Going from NA to a Supercharger has been a little bit of a learning curve 😂. Usual Build Info: @concept3 for keeping me and the car together @z_tuner_guy Ecutek wizardry @jacksonracing FA24 Supercharger @formula.delta High Capacity Oil Pan @shaftworks_usa Suspension @bridgestone 255/40/17 RE71RZs (6 or so cycles and I drove them there ❤️) Captured via: @bossbossracing BOSS VISION Camera Mount!
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15 days ago
“Bro rearranged my guts” @downshiftxlr8 crazy 330WHP+ Supercharged GR86 Low 1:21’s with a passenger btw 💀 #gr86 #gundam #track #carsofinstagram #friends
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19 days ago
Race 2 Start from this past weekend. Didn't charge my DJI for this race so you all get Smarty Cam 3 footage for this one. It was really hot both days so just happy the car survived for 25 minutes. I definitely over fueled for this race by about 3gal, not shown but I had a pretty good battle with @sergio.orestesperez this race, love mixing it up with him and the others. Next @wtccracing will be May15-17th at @thunderhillracewaypark for the Thunderhill Open sign up and come race with us 🎉
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1 month ago
P5 Qualifying Lap for Race 2 from this past weekend with @calclubroadracing and @wtccracing at Buttonwillow, CW25 configuration. 215whp 2870lbs with driver (min weight is 2790 so I'm a little heavy 😭 ) FA24 @link_ecu tuned by @counterspacegarage @epsilonaero Front Bumper @racebredcomponents Splitter @shaftworks_usa 3 ways @sunnyworksusa cage @jqwerks hub @apexwheels 17x9 VS5RS RE71RZ 255/40/17 E85 (75%)
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1 month ago
Had an excellent time at @socaldriversclub Beginners Day 🙌 Honestly, this might be the most new-to-track drivers I’ve seen at Streets of Willow in a long time, and the updated Streets of Willow springs felt like a premium track. Huge props to SDC for putting on such a solid first event and pairing new drivers with some of the best coaches around 👏 Notes for this lap: • Haven’t run Streets of Willow in a few months, especially since the ownership update. • Supercharged cars definitely behave differently than NA. • Tires are very old and well-used — this was mostly a “do they still work?” session 😅 @counterspacegarage @concept3 @jacksonracing Thanks @bossbossracing for bossvision mount!
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3 months ago
I hadn't really planed on driving this weekend but decided on a casual Sunday stroll around Buttonwillow. Main goal was to figure out where I need to improve and setup some plan for next week. #bossvision #socaldriversclub #counterspacegarage #jacksonracing #maxxistires #shaftworksusa
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3 months ago
Fuji Speedway has been on my bucket list for years, and thanks to @circuitorangeracing I finally got to drive it—behind the wheel of a VITA-01. Huge thanks to @hanubuu_ for the coaching and feedback throughout the day. This wasn’t just a vacation (though it was very needed)—I genuinely learned a ton. Enjoy the one lap that wasn’t inspired by Garen's #Spin2Win. If you play League, you know 😅 Enjoy. 🏁
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3 months ago
Join us for the GR Movement x Longo Toyota Lexus Toy Drive 2025! 🚗💨 ​🗓️ Date: Sunday, November 23rd ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Location: 3534 Peck Rd., El Monte, CA 91731 ​Get ready for: 🎶 Live DJ 🎁 Raffles 🍔 Food & Drink Vendors 🏎 Aftermarket Vendors ​All makes and models are welcome! Bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more for a raffle entry. All toys and gifts will be donated to Toys On Patrol (LAPD) & Hope House. ​Let's make a difference together! See you there! . . ​#GRMovement #3rdpedalco #arkmovement #feendmedia #LongoToyota #LongoLexus #ToyDrive2025 #CarShow #CommunityEvent #DonateToys #LAPD #HopeHouse #CarEnthusiasts #sonkeibluesocial #community #Vendors #sponsors #food #drinks
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5 months ago
Flow state... @wtccracing at @globaltimeattack Finals, while putting years of seat time with @socaldriversclub to work.
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6 months ago
Growing with this chassis has been challenging and surreal, so I'm excited for its next chapter with @wtccracing . @socaldriversclub @concept3 @z_tuner_guy @counterspacegarage @link_ecu @brembo @sparcousa @apexwheels @maxxistires @racebredcomponents 📸 @goner.arw
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6 months ago
Ride for a lap in a GT86 (FA24) during Gridlife at Laguna 2025! This was a 1:41.5 lap during qualifying for GLTC with @downshiftxlr8 It just got added on LapMeta.com Car Mods: FA24 Motor Swap by Concept 3 Performance LinkECU tuned by Zach at CSG GR86 Transmission (OEM) GR86 Diff (OEM) Shaftworks USA 3 Way Suspension  Jackson Racing FA24 Oil Cooler with shroud Brembo BM4 Kit CSG C1X(F) / C11(R) Brake Pads Apex VS5RS Wheels 17X9 Maxxis VR2 255/40/17 #gridlife #lagunaseca #laguna #gltc #GT86 #toyotagt86 #trackcar #racecar #motorsports #fa24 #linkecu #gr86 #toyotagr86 #trd
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6 months ago