More VIR pics.... (fixed the red x's)
04-22-2002, 10:21 AM
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More VIR pics.... (fixed the red x's)
it was a blast. I'm now on the waiting list for the next 2 FATT days at Summit Point. Here are a few pics, although I could use a better zoom. But, hey it was that or downpipes !
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/vir_entry.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/downhill_s.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/turn__2.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/kj_.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/imola_2.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/jg.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/reggie.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/vir-overview.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/vir_entry.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/downhill_s.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/turn__2.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/kj_.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/imola_2.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/jg.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/reggie.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17991/vir-overview.jpg">
04-22-2002, 11:00 AM
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I was almost killed by one of those barriers a few years ago. Construction crew was lifting one at
an angle with a crane. They were doing repairs on a three lane bridge, it was down to 2 lanes and marked 55mph. One worker lost his grip on the ropes they were using to guide it, it swung and the momentum ripped it out of the other guys hands. Of course since guy #2 was trying not to lose his grip, it swung to a stop right in line with my head about two car lengths in front of me. Fortunately my emergency lane change skills were up to par. Caused quite the traffic slow down behind me.
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04-22-2002, 01:10 PM
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the car is on the track, not in the field...so must be John ! HeHe.
seriously, i think its John. You dont have tint on your car, and you were in my run group, so I couldnt have taken that picture of you.
04-22-2002, 05:06 PM
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Have you been to Watkins Glen?
there's a lot more Armco there, and it's all REAL close to the track!
VIR has mostly wide-open run-off areas, and where there is an obstacle reasonbly close to the track they've got massive tire barriers between you and the object. It really is a superb (and safe) track.
VIR has mostly wide-open run-off areas, and where there is an obstacle reasonbly close to the track they've got massive tire barriers between you and the object. It really is a superb (and safe) track.