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To: Seaplaner

“Odd but interesting.” Indeed, with the 90 degree turns.
I agree with you that Chode is an “ol ‘chum.
I’ll be watching on Sunday.
I have driven the Nurburgring’s “Nordschleife,” four times, in a 996 twin turbo Porsche and that, my friends was a thrill. That was in 2002 and the cost was 10 Euros per loop.
I don’t want to know what the cost is today.
Enjoy the race. (Grin)


17 posted on 04/27/2023 8:02:32 PM PDT by BatGuano (2020 = Stolen Election. Believe it! Molon Labe.)
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To: BatGuano
I have driven the Nurburgring’s “Nordschleife,” four times, in a 996 twin turbo Porsche and that, my friends was a thrill. That was in 2002

Whoa, impressive that!

Beats me, as I was a passenger in a (IIRC) Peugeot (going as fast as it absolutely could) on the Autobahn in 1966.

Cars might have passed us, but we beat a few trucks.

18 posted on 04/27/2023 8:20:24 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston Churchill)
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To: BatGuano

it’s still be worth it...


25 posted on 04/28/2023 9:32:32 AM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: BatGuano

If you don’t mind a little rest of the story.

Was their an instructor along for the ride?

How did your times compare to the record in like machine?

Did your times improve each lap?

Top speed achieved?

Auto or manual transmission?

What color was the 996?

Thanks for sharing.


49 posted on 04/29/2023 4:00:40 PM PDT by wita (Under oath since 1966 in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness)
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To: BatGuano; Seaplaner

Didier Theys took me for a few laps at Malibu Grand Prix !!!
Fun Fun FUN!
A few laps at the Indy Speedway in a Corvette....But
I still need some track time in a
Ford COBRA!


90 posted on 04/30/2023 12:08:29 PM PDT by Big Red Badger (The Truman Show)
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