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Old 08-11-2005, 01:42 PM
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Blackhawk Farms up on the WI/IL border.....technical track, I think the A8
will just kick *ss!!

Just got done with:

New Pagid Orange pads up front
New Pagid Blue pads in rear (they didn't have Orange)
Fresh ATE brake fluid all around
Track wheels on

Tomorrow before I leave:

Install passenger side Shroth 4 point harness (new)
Replace front breather hose with Autozone hose

I hear my instructor is one of the local Audi guys, he was out on the boat last weekend....I know him pretty well, we're going to kick some butt!
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You can use these one-lap <a href="http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/RoadRacing/VIDEO_PAGE/miscellaneous_track_videos.htm">SCCA Videos</a> to get at least some feel for the track. With one exception, Blackhawk is a safe track with plenty of run-off. Be careful, though, in the exit of the left-hand Turn 4. It's easy to get in the marbles at the edge of the track, lose traction, and slide into the tirewall :-(

Be safe and have fun!
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Default Nice set up. Especially the passenger Schroth. Have a blast!

Does this counter on your dash ever go down below 3? ;-)

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Might be wet this Saturday. Good for AWD. Be careful-- not much runoff at 1. 6 catches many who turn in too early and run off past entrance road. Ruts can make re-entry after exit a roll-over incident there.

Blackhawk will test your new brakes too!
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have fun, show em how to drive
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Default Here's a view that Turn 4 exit, ...

... not much runoff between the track and tirewall.

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