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

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  1. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    Dec 7, 2003
    16,476
    Winston Salem, NC
    #1 Ricambi America, Jun 19, 2012
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Z2mHZt-0k&feature=player_embedded[/ame]


    DAMN !!!!! ALMS this fall will be EPIC.
     
  2. DCNSX

    DCNSX Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2007
    639
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    #2 DCNSX, Jun 20, 2012
    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!!!
     
  3. kverges

    kverges F1 Rookie

    Nov 18, 2003
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    #3 kverges, Jun 21, 2012
    Sounded flat throught the climbing Esses. I'd love to see the speed and G's as both had to be huge
     
  4. 4REphotographer

    4REphotographer F1 Veteran

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    #4 4REphotographer, Jun 21, 2012
  5. EnzymaticRacer

    EnzymaticRacer F1 Veteran

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    #5 EnzymaticRacer, Jun 21, 2012
    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.
     
  6. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    16,476
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    #6 Ricambi America, Jun 21, 2012
    One of the YouTube comments was "VIR never looked so straight". That perfectly describes the video, I think.
     
  7. atomicskiracer

    atomicskiracer Formula 3

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

    White Knight Formula 3

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

    Shane86 Karting

    Dec 2, 2011
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    #9 Shane86, Aug 3, 2012
    The Miata I used to drive looked just like this.....
     
  10. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

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    #10 Owens84QV, Aug 3, 2012
    • 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.
     
  11. open roads

    open roads F1 Rookie

    Jan 28, 2007
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    #11 open roads, Aug 11, 2012
    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.
     
  12. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

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

    DCNSX Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2007
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    #13 DCNSX, Aug 21, 2012
    FCA is planning a car corral and tent for this event. tickets are available on the VIR website. www.virclub.com
     
  14. Rob in Potomac

    Rob in Potomac Formula Junior

    Mar 3, 2006
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    #14 Rob in Potomac, Aug 22, 2012
    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
     

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