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Oct 12, 2003 | 09:01 AM

Rex Ruby

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Watkins Glen lap

Jeanne and I took a trip to upstate NY this past week to see Niagara Falls. On the way home we stopped at Watkins Glen and were able to take 3 pace laps around the track. I got to be last in line so I could lay back then have some fun :cool:

:cheers:

Oct 12, 2003 | 09:05 AM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

very :cool: Had me hoping this was an upcoming event by the title. :(

Oct 12, 2003 | 10:47 AM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (DsC5)

Let's see what we can set up! :steering:

Oct 12, 2003 | 03:46 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (DsC5)

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very :cool: Had me hoping this was an upcoming event by the title. :(

Me too. Pretty cool though, John

Oct 12, 2003 | 05:33 PM

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Did you have to reserve your place ahead of time, or is this something that you can just show up and do?

[Modified by NassauBlue, 5:34 PM 10/12/2003]

Oct 12, 2003 | 07:14 PM

Rex Ruby

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (NassauBlue)

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Did you have to reserve your place ahead of time, or is this something that you can just show up and do?

It was called Thunder Road, they do it at certain times. We called ahead and got lucky that it was scheduled for when we were in the area :D

Oct 12, 2003 | 10:06 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

:cheers:

Oct 12, 2003 | 10:33 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

Really want to do this sometime...

:cool:

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Oct 13, 2003 | 10:57 AM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

used to road race my 95 vette on that track. You'll hit 140mph on the back straight

Oct 23, 2003 | 07:13 PM

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Drew M

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

I thought you meant that you took a lap of the original course.
Can you do this thunder road deal in your streetcar? and how much does it cost?

Oct 23, 2003 | 11:41 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

Nice time Rex! There is a big event there this weekend.
http://www.tracquest.com/Events/Wa200310.asp

Oct 23, 2003 | 11:45 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (THawkbh)

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I thought you meant that you took a lap of the original course.
Can you do this thunder road deal in your streetcar? and how much does it cost?

I think what we did was the original course.

Yes, you do it in your street car. $25 for 3 PACE laps. Well worth the price but not worth a trip for just 3 laps. We happened to be in that area :cheers:

Oct 24, 2003 | 01:14 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

:cool: sounds like a good time. :yesnod:

how were the falls? did you see the guy go over while you were there? :confused: :lol:

Oct 24, 2003 | 05:03 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

I did a 2 day track event there in July...it's an awesome place! :cheers:

Check out my in-car video..... :thumbs: :steering:
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwick/LapWG.wmv

:seeya

Oct 24, 2003 | 05:04 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

Gentlemen & Ladies,

I first went to the Glen 40 years ago in 1963. They had grandstands but no real tall barrier fence like shown in today’s pictures. There were some great Corvette racers present. Follow this link. http://www.ncrs.org/forum/tech.cgi/read/100284

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Oct 24, 2003 | 05:18 PM

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Rex Ruby

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Maineiac)

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I did a 2 day track event there in July...it's an awesome place! :cheers:

Check out my in-car video..... :thumbs: :steering:
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwick/LapWG.wmv

:seeya

Nice VIDEO :cool: :cheers:

Oct 24, 2003 | 06:02 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Maineiac)

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I did a 2 day track event there in July...it's an awesome place! :cheers:

Check out my in-car video..... :thumbs: :steering:
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwick/LapWG.wmv

:seeya

Thats sweet! I'd absolutely love to do that! You guys were running the entire course too I see, not that shortened NASCAR track. Schweeeet :thumbs: :thumbs:

Oct 28, 2003 | 08:19 PM

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Re: Watkins Glen lap (Rex Ruby)

Quote:

I thought you meant that you took a lap of the original course.
Can you do this thunder road deal in your streetcar? and how much does it cost?

I think what we did was the original course.

Yes, you do it in your street car. $25 for 3 PACE laps. Well worth the price but not worth a trip for just 3 laps. We happened to be in that area :cheers:

The original course is actually through the streets of the city. Amazing to think those roads were used as a racetrack. I highly suggest finding a tour map and taking a lap around it. Too challenging/dangerous even by today's standards. The original WGI track did not include the boot, which was added later on. Thanks for the info though.

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