08-31-2006, 02:30 PM | #1 |
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Jeez, and I thought GT2s were fast.
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08-31-2006, 03:07 PM | #2 |
Solving problems
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08-31-2006, 03:11 PM | #3 |
Nerd
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My first couple laps this weekend I went back and forth with an e30 325i. Gateway is run partly on the NASCAR oval, with the road course snaking through the infield. I'd pass the e30 easily on the oval but then he'd catch right back up on the twisty parts.
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08-31-2006, 03:17 PM | #4 | |
Solving problems
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Maybe when I buy new summer tires next spring I will. Plus my car will be 4 years old by then and I wont have this voice telling me I'm an ass for tracking a "new car." |
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08-31-2006, 03:26 PM | #5 | |
Nerd
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I learned so much it was ridiculous, as did my wife. Unfortunately, it seems doing the DE is going to end up costing a ton of money. The wife had so much fun she now wants a more track suited car of her own. |
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08-31-2006, 03:29 PM | #6 | |
Solving problems
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My apprehension has more to do with the fact that I have no experience in a track than the concept of tracking a new car. But even with experience (speaking as a person with no experience ) I'd still be hesitant, I think. After all, a wall is a wall. |
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08-31-2006, 03:51 PM | #7 | |
Nerd
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Would I do it again? I already have my money in for an event in October. My wife has apparently been dreaming of doing laps around the track, so she's ready as well. |
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08-31-2006, 03:59 PM | #8 |
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IIRC, the language in my policy rules out timed events, competitive events and driving/training in preparation for such events. So the HPDE loop hole is there, but I've never checked for sure.
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08-31-2006, 04:02 PM | #9 |
Solving problems
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08-31-2006, 05:19 PM | #10 | |
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that's where i learned lots and lots and lots of driving lessons at HPDEs with the BMW and Porsche car clubs. that's the part about MO that i miss the most, actually. it's so easy to get access to that track. i think it's a really enjoyable track to drive, personally. although it tends to blister the right front tires because of the high speed oval section, no? gateway is also where i had a ride with Roland in the red F40. they invite fun people to chair their events. by all means, go to as many as you humanly have the time to do!
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