Had a gazillion Corvettes at Talladega this weekend
07-07-2009, 09:11 AM
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That looks like a lot of fun! Wish I could have been there!
07-07-2009, 09:35 AM
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What was the cost for a fun day like that?
4 years ago when I went for my Richard Petty driving experience I had one big surprise. The track was damp. They put us in our personal cars to dry the track. We followed their vehicals at 75 mph. We did 20 laps to dry the track. I always liked Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, but I like it better now.
4 years ago when I went for my Richard Petty driving experience I had one big surprise. The track was damp. They put us in our personal cars to dry the track. We followed their vehicals at 75 mph. We did 20 laps to dry the track. I always liked Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, but I like it better now.
07-07-2009, 11:10 AM
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Man oh man, it gives me cold chills to think about getting to drive on the track like you folks did. One of the coolest things I have ever heard of. Way to go and great shots and I really liked the quote about doing the next 15 laps alone. 
07-07-2009, 11:20 AM
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That would be such a blast. Thanks for the pics of all the fun.
07-07-2009, 01:37 PM
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For an event like that they give you LOTS of space between cars. Passing probably not permitted. There is no way they would want any car near able to touch another one for liability. Just a fun time with your individual car on the track. Not like they would set up a hundred cars like a marathon race and let them all go at it. One car at a time with space between.
This is the best way to do it. Give yourself about 1/8 mile of space. The safety crew runs the show. They allowed 15 cars per session. No passing. No laying back to speed. No driving in the outside lane. No exceeding the pace speed of 90.
As you can see, it is easy to get more speed, but you have to be careful about it. If you raced up to the guy in front of you and slammed on your brakes, they would pull you off the track.
They stopped 3 or 4 sessions for warnings. They threw a complete group off the track.
They told me no arguing and no second chances. They meant it.
It was the first year for this, and I hope we can do it again next year. I will let you guys know.
We charged $35 for one 5-lap session or $25 per session for multiple sessions pre-registration and $40.$30 the day of the event. One guy bought 15 sessions.
07-07-2009, 06:01 PM
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07-12-2009, 09:11 PM
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What a Blast !
If you have been thinking about running at a track like Talladaga ,
JUST DO IT ! What a BLAST ! And you will love your Vette even more.
JUST DO IT ! What a BLAST ! And you will love your Vette even more.
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07-12-2009, 09:24 PM
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