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Why did Sebring install a Tire Barrier at Turn 7 ????

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Old 03-29-2012, 07:50 PM
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Old 03-29-2012, 08:00 PM
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i don't see anything wrong in the picture.... LOL
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Originally Posted by dsu*
i don't see anything wrong in the picture.... LOL
Except that eventually it would create such a large divot, a wheel and/or suspension would break there....and that would not end well.
Old 03-29-2012, 08:53 PM
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That's not that bad, he still has the left wheels on the tarmac.
Old 03-29-2012, 09:28 PM
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Newbei question- too soon, too late, or trying to cut cornners?
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Originally Posted by senna
Newbei question- too soon, too late, or trying to cut cornners?
Just cheater Randy doing his thing......
Old 03-29-2012, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by senna
Newbei question- too soon, too late, or trying to cut cornners?
You can get a longer, straighter exit (which can = faster) by straightening out the apex angle.
Old 03-29-2012, 11:04 PM
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'the broom' at work.
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Still counts in TT thru whole session. Mike
Old 03-29-2012, 11:20 PM
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Rad, hoW in the world did you find that pic. Lmao
Old 03-29-2012, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Detour
Originally Posted by senna
Newbei question- too soon, too late, or trying to cut cornners?
Just cheater Randy doing his thing......
It's only time before I donate a mirror to those damn tires
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Now I will never do a 1:18 or as Randy says 1:189999999 again.

Excellent thread Rad!!
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There is early apex, there is late apex, and there is Izzone apex (same as deep apex).
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ROFL, I'm dying......


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