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Old 04-03-2014 | 01:29 PM
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Hopefully it's longer than an Enzo...

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Old 04-03-2014 | 03:07 PM
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That's a very interesting graphic. I had no idea the Isle of Mann course was that long!
Old 04-03-2014 | 03:11 PM
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Me too, Isle of Man dwarfs everything.
Pikes Peak pretty long, too.
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Me too, Isle of Man dwarfs everything.

Was just looking to see if I could find how long the Isle of Man course actually is. Wikipedia mentions 37 and a bit miles, though the graphic above makes it look longer.

Targa Florio ran a 45 mile course ...

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Old 04-03-2014 | 05:11 PM
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I am surprised Canada has 9 tracks represented! (Some smaller ones did not make the list, and I am sure it is the same in other countries.)

I also like how the TopGear Test Track shows up... I think many of us could drive it almost blindfolded...
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Fascinating!
Old 04-04-2014 | 11:09 AM
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Cool! Thanks for sharing.
Old 04-04-2014 | 11:49 AM
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Thanks Van. Very interesting! The dates when some of these tracks opened is also amazing. Spa 1921 for example.
Old 04-04-2014 | 12:10 PM
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Our soon-to-be-5-miles Thunderhill was omitted.
Old 04-04-2014 | 02:43 PM
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No Brainerd International either. 3.0 and 10 turns.
Old 04-04-2014 | 04:22 PM
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All the Road course I have run in Texas are missing:

Harris Hill Road 1.82mi
Texas World Speedway 2.9mi
Texas Motor Speedway
Eagles Canyon
MSR Houston

I know there are a few others as well....

Mike
Old 04-05-2014 | 09:10 PM
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Very cool........

even if NJMP has been omitted....
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Very cool!
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That is neat, but I couldn't find my driveway on it...
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1515mm front, 1578mm rear (Boom Tish)


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