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Old 05-07-2010 | 07:47 AM
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I have a chance to go in 2 weeks. Never been there. Anyone care to share their experience and opinions of the track? Worth the long drive from Florida?
Old 05-07-2010 | 08:00 AM
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IMO not worth a drive from FL. Google CMP videos for an overview.
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I would disagree. Unless you have a cup car or all you care about is top speed, I think CMP is a great track. Very technical, 14 turns in 2.3 miles. No, it's not a Road Atlanta, but much better than Roebling.
They have day garages (no doors) which are nice to rent on hot days.

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I was just there a couple of weeks ago, along with a couple of other RennListers. I tend to agree with Bob: it is a very challenging track, it is in excellent condition, the facilities are superbly maintained, and the staff is wonderful. As an added bonus, enjoy the really good purpose-built kart track on site!









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Great track, lots of fun. I am more than willing to make the drive from Birmingham, AL.

Here's a NASA race from last fall http://www.vimeo.com/7519830
Old 05-07-2010 | 09:51 AM
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hi.
it's a bit hard on brakes and tires, but is a fun technical track. it can be SUPER godawful hot during the summer (like, brutal heat stroke passing out hot). i'd say it's definitely worth a trip, though. good luck!

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video of 2008 Carolinas PCA Club Race...

http://www.naroescapemotorsports.com...08_Sprint1.wmv
Old 05-07-2010 | 10:41 AM
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I visited CMP for the first time earlier this year, and while I love the high speed of VIR, once I got to know CMP it a little, it was a blast! There is hardly any 'rest time' on the whole lap.

Here is my write up (link) and my video. (link)
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Yet another crappy Wilson-designed track.

But it's a lot better now than it used to be (last few turns are changed). Just don't drop a wheel, or you may destroy your car, drop-off and curbs are insane.
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The staff is wonderful; I really enjoyed my trip there a few years ago. The track revisions are very nice, and I think it rewards a smooth, technical driver. It's not especially a high-speed track, though. What club are you going with?
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CMP is an awesome layout. Very nice flow on it. They could do a better job of keeping it clean. I picked up a whole tire worth of pickup in one tire last time there. And I'm not exaggerating either, there was literally 2 inches of packed rubber all around the whole inside of my wheel.

Definitely worth the drive though. FAR FAR FAR better than Roebling. In a better location, with an improved surface, would be one of the best on the east coast.
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I always have a lot of fun at CMP (seven hour tow for me). Laid back atmosphere. Mostly safe. The Kink is wild.
Old 05-07-2010 | 07:54 PM
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CMP is a fun track. The managers are great people and easy to work with. Like others have said it is hard on brakes and tires. The go-kart track is super fun. We are headed there next Saturday for the DE to hang out with some friends and run the karts.

Here is another video to go with the ones posted above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1rXJHhlSLc


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