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- AMoore - 12-26-2007
fasthonda wrote:
Quote:hiThat girl is my new hero! However, I can't believe these two are not wearing helmets!
that is a place i'd love to go someday! but the rental thing really has me scared, (and unfortunately, i dont see any new porsche's in my future for european delivery). then i stumbled upon this kind of rental, for the 'ring:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1pklvKKnd0
i bet they don't put spotters out looking for ford minivans...... and i bet that the rental on said minivan would be very reasonable, too!
plus, there is the added benefit of easily being able to haul all your family members along on the trip, along with a ton of luggage, etc!
todd
- Sechsgang - 12-26-2007
at 160 mph-200 and no hans unit...I have a feeling it wouldnt matter much...
Ok...ya, its kinda wierd they arent wearing helmets anyway...haha
- michael lang - 12-28-2007
I'm a big Sabine fan. Can't wait to get home and watch it, video not coming in so good right now.
Getting back on subject, I think that if someone has a chance to get on the 'ring, definitely the chance of a lifetime. You never know if that opportunity will come around again.
- Wellardmac - 12-28-2007
That was awesome. The woman is insane.
- catchacab - 12-28-2007
Wellardmac wrote:
Quote:That was awesome. The woman is insane.
Does that video tempt you to try DE?
Actually doing it is better than watching a video (unless your wife is really ugly)
- Wellardmac - 12-28-2007
Nope, I have no inclination to do DE. I don't see that ever happening.
I'm happy and have a full calendar with the activities that I already have.
Thanks for asking though.
- catchacab - 12-28-2007
So, a few days ago, you take out the white bandit, brag that you got it up to almost 3 digits.
You were on a public road, in an uncontrolled environment, which is dangerous to you, and those around you. Conversely, on track, you can achieve the same speeds in a safer and legal environment.
Being on track will benefit you by having others (flaggers) watching out for your safety, a Nationally Certified Instructor next to you teaching you better driving techniques, and classroom instruction. The lessons and techniques that you can learn at a DE can make you a safer, better, and more aware driver.
You should be more afraid of doing what you did the other day, than attending a DE.
- Wellardmac - 12-29-2007
Eric, I agree with you 100%. We have an excellent DE program and if speed is what blows your socks off, then there's no better place to be for teaching high speed driver/car handling skills
Personally, I'm not a speed freak, acceleration is what gets me going.
My account the other day was referring to a distance of less than a quarter mile on a wide and unoccupied road that was suitable for the speed. My average freeway speed is 72mph and my favorite way of getting the blood flowing is a quick blip on the gas over a short distance. Find me a Porsche owner that says that thay have not done the same and I'll show you a liar.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
So Eric, are you telling me that you have never done what I described?
People are different and have different things in life that give them pleasure, most mature people understand that. DE doesn't do it for me, is that hard for you to accept? Diversity is what makes the world go around.
- Phokaioglaukos - 12-29-2007
Wellardmac wrote:
Quote:Personally, I'm not a speed freak, acceleration is what gets me going.That's what is so wonderful about motorcycles. Can't beat the acceleration.
In a car, though, what I love is the speed through the turns, including acceleration out of the turn. Not absolute speed or absolute acceleration, but speed and acceleration with skill. That's what DE teaches.
So, interested in a DE at the Nürbugring?
- Wellardmac - 12-29-2007
Yeah, I have to agree that a good motorcycle is the way to go. My father has owned sports cars and motorcycles all the time I've been around - the guy can truly scare the pants off me, but he's very good at controlling both. His Ducati was amazing for acceleration and sound.
I think my dad's current bike is a Honda VTR1000 SP-2 (well, if he hasn't traded it since I last visited him a few years ago)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsTeCLrXX7c
I'd love to be a passenger at Nürbugring, I'm not sure I'd like to drive it though - that place requires a skill level that's a step above where I am.