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Old 02-12-2010, 04:47 PM
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that I won't be able to make Lime Rock club race in April

So I am looking for a replacement race and VIR in June seemed like a good possibility......

The only problem is that I have never driven VIR, so......

1. Is VIR a good replacement for the LRP race in fun factor?

2. How difficult of a track is it to just learn a day before the race?

Thanks.....
Old 02-12-2010, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonDMD
that I won't be able to make Lime Rock club race in April

So I am looking for a replacement race and VIR in June seemed like a good possibility......

The only problem is that I have never driven VIR, so......

1. Is VIR a good replacement for the LRP race in fun factor?

2. How difficult of a track is it to just learn a day before the race?

Thanks.....


Totally different tracks IMO. Can you learn it in a day? Sure, the 85% solution there is simple. The extra 15% isn't. Incredible & gorgeous track, though.









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Old 02-12-2010, 05:15 PM
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VIR is the GREATEST!!!! I love it, my Watkins Glen south. Most of it is easily learned, the "roller coaster section" takes some tome to master. I am doing Zone two De there in March, there are others before the June race, why not do one?
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Are you doing the Mid Ohio race in May? Also an amazing track. Both Mid Ohio and VIR put LRP to shame IMHO.
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Paolo,

VIR is an awesome track and experience - the country club of tracks. Like other have said it isn't difficult to learn the first 80%.

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VIR is a top rated track hands down ... very fun!
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Originally Posted by BostonDMD
that I won't be able to make Lime Rock club race in April
Need someone to drove your car there?
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Need someone to drove your car there?
I'd recommend a local.

You'll love the track. Very different from Lime Rock and will only help you get to be a faster driver.
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Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports
I'd recommend a local.

You'll love the track. Very different from Lime Rock and will only help you get to be a faster driver.
Not sure what you mean by that Joe? If you mean Lime Rock, I have over 60 track days there. If you mean VIR, ask BKS how I get around there.
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
If you mean VIR, ask BKS how I get around there.
All I know is not to get in the car w/ you at VIR after a big breakfast from biscuitville.
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Not sure what you mean by that Joe? If you mean Lime Rock, I have over 60 track days there. If you mean VIR, ask BKS how I get around there.
Speaking about VIR. I know you're a NE guy.
Old 02-12-2010, 06:32 PM
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Paolo sorry to hear that I was looking forward to racing with you. Palmer
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
If you mean VIR, ask BKS how I get around there.
BKS has is own special way up the esses.....evidently it's more of a straight than it looks. And he has some other "issues" as well.

VIR rocks..
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Gonna miss ya at Limerock Paolo!
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yeah, gonna be quiet without you!


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