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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by FasterIsBetter, Oct 5, 2004.

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  1. FasterIsBetter

    FasterIsBetter F1 Veteran

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    #1 FasterIsBetter, Oct 5, 2004
    Just got back from Pocono Raceway. The Empire Region of the FCA ran a track day today which turned out about 60 cars. We ran the long course, which includes two high speed straights, down the main straight in front of the stands, and the whole back straight to the tunnel turn. I ran the Mondial and it did well. Unbelieveable fun!

    The one thing that became abundantly clear today -- there is no substitute for horsepower!! I could hold my own in the twists and turns through the infield, but down those two long straights -- forgetaboutit! The high HP cars blew right by me. I'm going to play with the suspension, tires and brakes over the winter, but it's unlikely I can add any more HP easily. Those things should help on short road tracks like Lime Rock, but on tracks with long straights, HP rules.
     
  2. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 WILLIAM H, Oct 6, 2004
    Ilove Pocono, the infield is a little hokey but turn 1 is Awesome !!!!! :) back straight is fun too :) Wish I could have been there
     
  3. FormulaRacer

    FormulaRacer Formula Junior

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    #3 FormulaRacer, Oct 9, 2004
    While it is considered a HP track (the long course) unless you run in the red group, you can keep upo in the white-blue with a relativelylow hp car.

    You just need to go through turn 1 flat out and get a really good run onto the front straight.
     

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