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Discussion in 'Arizona & New Mexico' started by scottaz76, Apr 22, 2007.

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  1. scottaz76

    scottaz76 Rookie

    Apr 8, 2007
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    Tempe, AZ
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    Scott
    #1 scottaz76, Apr 22, 2007
    I just purchased my first Ferrari, a 2001 F1 360 Modena. am looking for some advice on the best places to drive the car in the Phoenix area. I would like to find places where I can go fast and others where I can enjoy the handling.
     
  2. F40

    F40 F1 Rookie

    Apr 16, 2003
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    #2 F40, Apr 22, 2007
    Take US60 East to Idaho, get off take a left and follow it up to Canyon Lake. It's a really fun road.
     
  3. Nicksta

    Nicksta Formula Junior

    Sep 16, 2006
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    DC Ranch & NY, NY
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    Nick Ingle
    #3 Nicksta, Apr 22, 2007
    Take Loop 202 until it ends, then you can take the road to Saguaro Lake around Usery Mountain. Or, drive to Tonto Natural Bridge.
     
  4. Adeotec

    Adeotec Karting

    May 11, 2004
    124
    Philadelphia PA
    #4 Adeotec, Apr 22, 2007
    One of the best roads I've ever been on is highway 89 between Prescott and Jerome. I took some video about a year ago. This is some footage of a portion of the road.

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=YOzSmdtVfmw
     
  5. scottaz76

    scottaz76 Rookie

    Apr 8, 2007
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    Scott
    #5 scottaz76, Apr 22, 2007
    Thanks F40, Nicksta, and Adeotec for your advice!!! Nice video Adeotec, I definitely plan on making that trip.
     
  6. sgcullen

    sgcullen Formula Junior

    Jun 24, 2006
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    Morgan Hill, CA
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    Steve Cullen
    #6 sgcullen, Apr 22, 2007
    Scott -

    Also join the Scottsdale Exotic Car Club and the Ferrari Club of America. Both do some nice drives and schedule track days. The SECC track days I've attended have been outstanding and the people are great. The track is really the place to see what both you and your Ferrari are capable of.

    Steve
     
  7. 356racing

    356racing Formula Junior

    Sep 24, 2004
    541
    Paradise Valley, AZ
    #7 356racing, Apr 22, 2007
    I believe NASA has an open track day at PIR the first weekend in May. No speed limits, no tickets...
     
  8. djui5

    djui5 F1 Veteran

    Aug 9, 2006
    5,418
    Phoenix, Arizona
    #8 djui5, Apr 23, 2007
    +1
    Take it easy though, very curvy!
    Eat lunch at Tortilla Flats. Cool place. Lots of history up there. If you'd like a ride along, I'd be happy :D I'll buy lunch.
     
  9. CarbonJ

    CarbonJ Karting

    Mar 29, 2007
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    Arizona
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    Jason
    #9 CarbonJ, Apr 23, 2007
    +2

    and

    +1 for eating lunch at Torilla Flats. It's a must.

    Be careful if you go down 202 to 101. They've got speed cameras up.
     
  10. GNALUZU

    GNALUZU Formula Junior

    Mar 23, 2004
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    Scottsdale, AZ
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    Adam
    #10 GNALUZU, Apr 23, 2007
    Yes, there is an event out at PIR on May 5th & 6th. This is probably the last weekend of the cooler weather. Always a great turnout.

    Check out the Club Racing Arizona website for more details.
     
  11. 4re4me

    4re4me Formula Junior

    Jun 12, 2006
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    Wickenburg, AZ
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    Barbara
    #11 4re4me, May 8, 2007

    I can attest to that. From MD and was in a rental SUV and hit that rode and was regretting not having my BMW. Great rode - when/if AZ hosts the Ferrari Annual meet - 09 possibly - that should be a side trip.
    Loved the footage - brought back good memories.
     

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