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Old 06-23-2012, 07:08 PM
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Default Arial tour of Austin F1 track

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zn_s...ature=youtu.be
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I'd like to drive it! That long straight might be a little tedious in a 944...
Old 06-24-2012, 10:14 AM
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Better than in a Miata!
Old 06-24-2012, 03:08 PM
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That very cool video. Where helipads located? Not yet know if helicopter can stay during race or must return for pickup after. Like movie Uncommon Valor with Mr. Gene Hackman.
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At the last USGP at Indy I rented a helicopter with a check pilot and flew the pattern around the track with the media choppers. In contact the whole time with the other guys in the pattern, during qualifying in order to stay out of the shots actually orbited lower than the camera ships. Chased Schumi around the track a few laps, fantastic view. Doubt it will be that accommodating any more...
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I'd like to drive it! That long straight might be a little tedious in a 944...
If only they'd do a PCA support race for the F1 grand prix!
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There will be a historics support race, we'll see what else...



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