Pat is an older guy (60's) with a ton of experience driving all kinds of cars. His car is an 06 300C SRT8 with a set of Eibach springs and variable dampers. Other than that he's stock! he has the new Michelin pilots in the front and Pirellis on the rear on borbet 18 inch wheels. Street tires!
His pal Steve could never put any significant separation on him. Gained a spec in the tighter corners and lost a bit on the straights.
For those who think the passing was easier than it should be, "wave by" was in effect, meaning no passing until the lead car recognizes you with a wave or a tap of the brakes and a move to the side. Pat still had to run up behind these guys to get seen and waved on.
Guys always come into the pits when I'm at a road course event and ask me "what the heck have you done to that car?"
They never believe me when I tell them it's a stocker.