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  1. Tom S

    Tom S Formula Junior

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    To get off the Tunnel Rats and on to something more benign, I'm doing the Skip Barber 3 day race school this coming May. Has anyone else here done this or any of Barber's schools and have any info, impressions or experiences to share?

    Tom
     
    Tom S, Jan 21, 2004
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  2. Ferrari 1

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    I've done the Barber 3 day school 2X, and a Barber one day event. They were all great! Are you doing the open wheel cars? They are a blast. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to polish their driving skills. Go for it and have fun!
     
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    Philippe from Ferrari NE had a driving school event at Lime Rock last year which ended with the Barber instructors driving shotgun with us in our street cars. It was a blast to hit almost 150 down the front straight (legally.)

    I have a video of some of the action here.

    http://www.theoutzens.com/limerock.html

    BTW.. I'm in the blue 360 spider.
     
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  4. dan360

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    Welcome to F-chat Chris - nice video. Its a fun place to drive isn't it!
     
    dan360, Jan 21, 2004
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  5. Tom S

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    Fun Video, thanks for sharing!
     
    Tom S, Jan 22, 2004
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    I'm doing the VIR three day course in May. Which one are you looking into?
     
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  7. Tom S

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    dopplemax,

    I'll be at Limerock Park in CT.
     
    Tom S, Feb 10, 2004
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    who crashed the 360 and how do you get insurance on the track ,do you need a special ryder or do you lie "Ya I just did not see the black ice patch ,,,,,,,,I know it a bit strange to have ice in june ,,but it was a bit of a late season cold snap"
    Looked like a great day
    DAVID
     
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    I think the driver would probably like to stay anonymous. Unfortunately, he only owned his 360 for a short time before this happened. Believe it or not I was told that Limerock's track is a Conn. state Highway. So as long as the accident happened during a non-competitive and non-timed event his insurance should cover it. I'm not sure this is true but for his sake I hope so.

    --Chris
     
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    I was once at Lime Rock with another car club for a track day. One driver came with a rented Toyota Supra because his car was in the shop. When asked what would happen if he trashed his rental car, he replied, "That's why I took the extra insurance!"
     
    Tom S, Feb 11, 2004
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