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Dmitry at Pelican Parts 09-07-2021 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RonDent (Post 11450855)
Were you at the Rolex Reunion this year? That car looks familiar.


Yes - just realized that it had a sign next to it - 908!

ErVikingo 09-07-2021 02:51 PM

I have never met a track i didn't like BUT i like some more than others (a day at the track is a day at the track!). The question is which is the favorite not least liked so..... IMHO the top 5:

That I have driven (in descending order):

- Sebring
- Road America
- The Glen
- Road Atlanta
- tie Daytona/COTA

That I have been to but not raced at:

- Spa
- Nurburgring
- Hockenheim
- Imola ("San Marino")
- Potrero de los Funes (Argentina)

ZOO 09-08-2021 12:38 AM

Had a day at Mosport last week. I had only been there once before, 10 or 11 years ago in my Miata. I didn't realize how fast it would be in a powerful car (I drove my M2). What a thrilling track!

GH85Carrera 07-01-2024 06:25 AM

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I did a DE at Barber Motorsports in Birmingham, AL. It is just an beautiful place. It is often called the Augusta of race tracks. Tons of art work, and just landscaped perfect grounds.


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The museum is great, and he has the largest motorcycle collection in the world.

It is a favorite, for beauty. I think I still prefer Ozark International as a favorite track to drive. Barber is the epitome of beautiful park like background for a wonderful track.

VINMAN 07-01-2024 09:03 AM

It's been gone many years but, Bridgehampton, out on Long Island .

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GH85Carrera 07-01-2024 09:05 AM

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Talladega was fun. At 100 or below I had to steer hard up the hill to keep up on the banking. At 110 to 125 it is very neutral steering. It was the first time I ever got to triple digit speed and not hear from the passenger seat "SLOW DOWN" with my wife in the car.

That 33 degree banking is steep. I had to look out the very corner of the top of the windshield to see anything in front of me. It is easy to understand why the real race cars going 200 MPH don't see the crash up ahead.

A930Rocket 07-01-2024 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12275614)



That 33 degree banking is steep. I had to look out the very corner of the top of the windshield to see anything in front of me. It is easy to understand why the real race cars going 200 MPH don't see the crash up ahead.

I’ve been to Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. I always have a hard time entering the turns, because I see a concrete wall in front of me. Once I’m in the turn, I’m OK.

And it’s weird to have to look at the top left corner of the windshield to see where you’re going.

VR is still my favorite track and I might be going there in September with the 330ci.

Heel n Toe 07-02-2024 02:04 AM

Watching F1 last weekend reaffirmed my affection for the beautiful, lyrical layout of Österreichring... it just flows... and presents amazing challenges to the racers.

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I also love Road Atlanta... and miss the old layout. I understand the need to change it, but wish it hadn't needed changing.

GH85Carrera 07-02-2024 08:03 AM

More from Barber.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1719935887.jpg
After passing some cars.
Yea right. All the modern Porsches are so much faster. I did a lot of point by. I still had a blast.

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See the giant spider in the background.

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Some of the artwork in the background. It is a very pretty place.

A930Rocket 07-02-2024 09:33 AM

^^^ Time for a full face helmet.

I didn’t think they still made an open face helmet with the current Snell rating Usually required by tracks.

motorracer 07-02-2024 01:25 PM

Vinman I raced motorcycles at the bridge it was fun but scary at the same time. Daytona is my favorite speed is fun ��


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