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Old 09-10-2018, 01:27 PM
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This is why i live here! #1 and #2 very close by!

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Got distracted by the donut article....

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thr...-shops-america
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Nope, sorry, clickbait.
Neither Nelson Ledges or Blackhawk made the list.
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My 2 fav's are on there. The Glen and VIR. Love that LRP made the list, but, while lots of fun, not sure I'd call it a top track.

Of course, I haven't been to 75% of what's on that list, so my opinion shouldn't count for much.

VIR and Watkins Glen though, 2 of my very favorite tracks.

There are 5 bucket list tracks on there though.....(one of these years).
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Fortunate enough to drive #8 and #12 regularly, though the REAL #1, being in Canada, is not on the list (Mosport)

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Originally Posted by dgrobs
My 2 fav's are on there. The Glen and VIR. Love that LRP made the list, but, while lots of fun, not sure I'd call it a top track.

Of course, I haven't been to 75% of what's on that list, so my opinion shouldn't count for much.

VIR and Watkins Glen though, 2 of my very favorite tracks.

There are 5 bucket list tracks on there though.....(one of these years).
interesting that Indy and Miller are on there. seems like they are not as interesting as far as tracks. I guess Indy has the history, but thats really the oval. i mean to be a favorite, it should be the best! definitely got COTA and Road Atlanta on the bucket list!


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Not bad, I have driven 15 of the 17 listed. Doubt I will ever drive LRP or Indy, oh well.

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Originally Posted by Nizer
Got distracted by the donut article....

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thr...-shops-america
Oh man those look good. Why would you post this? Now I'll end up eating donuts this week.
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Originally Posted by Coochas
Oh man those look good. Why would you post this? Now I'll end up eating donuts this week.
My guess is you go for the cream filled ones.
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Saw that Mid Ohio is on the list at #12. The track has a cracked surface that's super polished and covered in sealant, with weeds growing between the track and the curbs. Fun track in the dry, lethal in the wet, crappy garages. What more could you ask for?
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Originally Posted by StoogeMoe
My guess is you go for the cream filled ones.
Very nice but I like em glazed too.
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Originally Posted by Coochas

Very nice but I like em glazed too.
You guys are still talking about donuts, right?
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Laguna and Sonoma on my bucket list for sure. Seems like a list of the most famous tracks in the US would pretty much be the same.

Here's the view from my 2 bedroom casita at a little known track in Southeast AZ called INDE Motorsports Ranch. Facilities are great and the track is even better. Tight technical areas, elevation changes, blind turns, a long straight, tall tower viewing are, etc. For club racing its just wonderful. They serve free donuts too.

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I really like the showers at Mid-O.

Oh, and glazed donuts.
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Not sure how the list was developed, but I don't think it was from a driver's perspective.

Many of the right tracks, but not the right order....I haven't driven them all - yet, but have done most of them at least once.


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