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Old 02-13-2009, 07:59 PM
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Nice video at Nurburgring. It is hard to tell how fast he is going but at one point in the straight run it looks like the tach needle is almost pegged.

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Old 02-13-2009, 08:09 PM
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it would be pretty to run on a closed course like that..enjoyed the video.

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Old 02-13-2009, 08:13 PM
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You imagine being in the passenger seat….OMG
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Old 02-13-2009, 08:47 PM
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I saw 179 MPH in the straight away.
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Old 02-13-2009, 08:57 PM
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Wow, that is an awesome ride, on the back straight he was flying and still have engine left
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Old 02-14-2009, 06:23 PM
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Great car...hope with GM's impending bankruptcy this ZR1 is not
the pinnicle of the Corvette. Wish I could drive like that guy...
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Old 02-14-2009, 07:10 PM
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That was awesome!!!! I want a Challenge car now!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by tentuna
Wow, that is an awesome ride, on the back straight he was flying and still have engine left
AND RPM at approx 5400!!!
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Wow, that is a great video, a great car, and a great driver.
Thanks for sharing it.
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Originally Posted by K2
Wow, that is a great video, a great car, and a great driver.
Thanks for sharing it.
That is an amazing Vette, and man can he drive
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Originally Posted by roy riccomini
You imagine being in the passenger seat….OMG
i would of lost my lunch and wet my pants at the same time.
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