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What was your speed through the KINK?

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Old 06-09-2012, 09:52 AM
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Went on a 2 day track event at Road America...loved the track..very high speeds. I ran maybe 110mph through the Kink to be safe...(car has no cage) I hit about 150mph on staights...........just wondering what others run through the Kink at....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sksEFzgbX3o

I was on R6 Hoosiers
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Almost ashamed to admit it, but hitting 138 after carousel, then slowing all the way to 123 by turn in, and down to 119 at the apex. I just felt like there wasn't enough track there.

After reviewing the video it was clear why, I was turning in way early.

Of course, I have a grand total of 34 laps at RA, not counting parade laps.

Hats off to anyone with the nads to go flat thru there.
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Almost ashamed to admit it, but hitting 138 after carousel, then slowing all the way to 123 by turn in, and down to 119 at the apex. I just felt like there wasn't enough track there.

After reviewing the video it was clear why, I was turning in way early.

Of course, I have a grand total of 34 laps at RA, not counting parade laps.

Hats off to anyone with the nads to go flat thru there.
Thats flying....at around 100-110mph it still allows for errors...I didn't have the *****/experience to try it faster....that track was frikin awesome!!
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I think my best was 108, but wasnt on race tires, and it was sketchy. lol. I only ran about 15 laps though. Was my first time there
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119 for me on old v710s... only remember this because i laughed when i realized that i was going through the kink at the same speed my patrol car does flat out!

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