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Old 09-14-2007 | 12:42 PM
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Schedule has freed up for the November 17th weekend and the wife has said plan on a track event. Is Barber worth that kind of drive?

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Old 09-14-2007 | 01:12 PM
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Old 09-14-2007 | 01:37 PM
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Smooth track, beautiful ammenities and Grand Am races there out to tell you the answer.

I'm trying to get some of my buds to make the 9 hour drive but so far...
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Absolutely. I have towed there (13 hours) the last 2 years. Incredible facility.
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I think it's about a 8-9 hour tow from Raleigh and I definitely plan on making it one day. From what I hear it is a fantastic track. Just hard for me to get the motivation to venture away from my home track. It's really nice to have a world class circuit like VIR only 1.25 hours from your house
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Awesome track and facility. Definitly worth it. I am thinking about making a trip down this fall. Ive done 2 PDE's there which were a blast but I would love to get my GT3 on the track !!!
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You will find it to be one of the most entertaining tracks you will ever drive. Driver is always busy, unbelievable facility. Nov. in Alabama is probably the best time of year. Can't imagine anything that would disappoint.

Do it if ya can!
Old 09-14-2007 | 06:58 PM
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I have done the 9hr tow from Raleigh a couple of times. I try to go once a year at least, and worth every minute of it.

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Yes! It is a great facility and the there are some great malls for the wife to hang out at. PBOC always puts on a great event there too. See you there!
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Originally Posted by Trj
Awesome track and facility. Definitly worth it. I am thinking about making a trip down this fall. Ive done 2 PDE's there which were a blast but I would love to get my GT3 on the track !!!
I definitely think we should try this or Road Atlanta. if you do anyhting like this I would hope I could be included with the gang!

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As others have said, I don't think you will be disappointed. Never a dull moment on this track.
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