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Hey VIR lovers, check this out...

Discussion in 'Tracking & Driver Education' started by Ricambi America, Jun 19, 2012.

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  1. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Z2mHZt-0k&feature=player_embedded[/ame]


    DAMN !!!!! ALMS this fall will be EPIC.
     
    Ricambi America, Jun 19, 2012
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  2. DCNSX

    DCNSX Formula Junior

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    sweet. Just a tad off the track record set by a former F1 car. Could be a new record come September. I will be there!!!
     
    DCNSX, Jun 20, 2012
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  3. kverges

    kverges F1 Rookie

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    Sounded flat throught the climbing Esses. I'd love to see the speed and G's as both had to be huge
     
    kverges, Jun 21, 2012
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    4REphotographer, Jun 21, 2012
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  5. EnzymaticRacer

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    Gawd thats awesome. My little Grand-Am RX8 would have looked like a grandma on a rascal compared to that thing.

    Being that close to the track surface gives you a whole new perspective on the track. It really under-represents just how much altitude changes there are at VIR.
     
    EnzymaticRacer, Jun 21, 2012
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  6. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    One of the YouTube comments was "VIR never looked so straight". That perfectly describes the video, I think.
     
    Ricambi America, Jun 21, 2012
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  7. atomicskiracer

    atomicskiracer Formula 3

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    Im sure it will fall! Looking forward to being there as well!!
     
    atomicskiracer, Jun 21, 2012
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  8. White Knight

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    Looks bloody awesome.
     
    White Knight, Jun 21, 2012
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  9. Shane86

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    The Miata I used to drive looked just like this.....
     
    Shane86, Aug 3, 2012
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  10. Owens84QV

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    • Top speed was reported at 175 mph and the average speed was 121.863 mph.
    • The car was on full throttle for 17 seconds from the exit of Turn 6a to the entry of Turn 10. That means wide-open runs through the Climbing Esses – past the Lodge and the Villas at South Bend.
    • It was full throttle for another 15 seconds from the exit of the Oak Tree Turn (T11) to the entry of Roller Coaster (T14).
    • Counting those two sectors plus the run from T17 to T1, prototypes should run nearly half the circuit at full throttle on a clear lap.
     
    Owens84QV, Aug 3, 2012
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  11. open roads

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    I'm looking forward to running VIR some day. It did look straight but I seem to recall seeing turns on the course map.

    It really looked stinkin fast. Honestly,at this point in my training, I think I would be afraid of such speed.

    I'm going to Skip Barber Road Atlanta Monday. Been wanting three days for a long time. 30 days of education thus far. I'm expecting real gains.
     
    open roads, Aug 11, 2012
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  12. Owens84QV

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    Quite a bit of turns and a very technical course.
     
    Owens84QV, Aug 11, 2012
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  13. DCNSX

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    FCA is planning a car corral and tent for this event. tickets are available on the VIR website. www.virclub.com
     
    DCNSX, Aug 21, 2012
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  14. Rob in Potomac

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    PCA Potomac, with the local Audi club, is hosting a 3 day DE at VIR next weekend - Labor Day. Wide range of cars and drivers, but only one Ferrari that I know of and hopefully, one Lambo. I think there are still openings in most run groups.

    Rob
     
    Rob in Potomac, Aug 22, 2012
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