09-15-2011, 11:44 PM | #1 |
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Have you ever?
So.... I read a lot where people go fast and straight...has anyone ever taken their Camaro on a speedway or other track besides drag racing?
Really wanted to...but of course that was as close as I could get w/o being asked to leave.... my wife wanted to pull into victory lane..had to explain that I really like my season tix. |
09-15-2011, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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awesome pics
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09-16-2011, 01:05 AM | #3 |
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You can they have open track days but around me no tracks close enuff. Next year though i will try to go to a track pay the fee let her run lose
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09-16-2011, 01:11 AM | #4 |
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Yup, tons of us get together semi-annually at Texas Motor Speedway to do Laps or Charity..its not too terribly fast 80-90ish avg, some faster, some slower.... here are a few from early in the evening as it was starting last weekend...
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09-16-2011, 08:55 AM | #5 | |
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THAT ..... IS ..... AWESOME! Next year..worth a drive to the good ole state of TX! |
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09-16-2011, 08:56 AM | #6 |
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Can you let us know the next dates? I would love to visit and drive....
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09-16-2011, 08:59 AM | #7 |
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http://www.midamericamotorplex.com
3 hours north of Olathe |
09-16-2011, 09:11 AM | #8 |
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I got to do that with my Vette at Texas Motor Speedway a few years ago. It was a blast and I got up to 125! I would love to try it with my Camaro!
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09-16-2011, 09:18 AM | #9 |
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I'd say take a ride on Old Route 66 if you can. I guess any interstate close by will do. Personally, I live in Lansing and cruise at night with no one on the road, usually midnight to 4:00am depending on what I'm doing. I work 12 hour nights from 1800-0600, so I am usually up around this time anyhow and that's about lunchtime. Not a lot of cops during that time and I just go as fast as I want on the streets. I haven't had any trouble yet, and I seen plenty of cops, sherrifs and state troopers. Have you topped yet? I have only gone 97 mph if memory serves. I did 68mph in a 30mph last night. Believe me, I try to go with no one on the road and when it's safe. Good luck on your quest my friend.
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09-16-2011, 09:28 AM | #10 |
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Great pics from Texas Motor Speedway! That's me pulling in last! Was so much fun - definitely going back next year.
Was hilarious to watch the Smart cars tooling around the track. Especially the one with the big wind-up-toy winder on the back.
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09-16-2011, 09:29 AM | #11 |
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Not a Camaro, but I've taken my car to Watkins Glen for a track day.
I'm going again in a couple weeks, most fun I've ever had in a car. Its hard to even describe how much harder you can push your car on an actual track with no limits on how fast you can go, I highly recommend people try to find a track around them and give it a try. |
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Thanks for that one too! This just looks like fun... I did get to do a ride along at the track at 160 mph......that is fast when you are about 18" from a wall..... |
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09-28-2011, 03:42 PM | #13 |
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I have a track day set in November, maybe 2, can't wait!
Search HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) for a track day near you I think NASA and Hooked on Driving are the biggest nationwide groups out there that offer track days.
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