[Shotimes] (OT) this is how you kill a Lambo...

[Jon Heese]

Yes, judging from the background topiary in this picture:

http://www.cheko.de/pub/3.jpg

Regards,
Jon Heese

Ron Porter wrote:
> I was wondering what track that was. Road Atlanta?
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Mark Nunnally
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 10:55 PM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (OT) this is how you kill a Lambo...
> 
> Proves those with a big wallet don't always have da skills :)
> 
> I remember seeing that a little while back.  I seem to remember they were
> filming a commercial there, and after finished, the driver asked for a few
> "hot laps".  Didn't fare to well :)
> 
> Fred Hurder did a spin at the top of that hill (under the bridge at the
> crest) back in Oct when a few of us ran there.  Basically after turn 10a and
> 10b (flip flop after the backstretch) I run 2nd gear up the hill, grab 3rd
> at the crest (get a little front wheel air/spin) and down we go.  Easy when
> the front wheels are pullin'.
> 
> When I rode with Tim Maleak (local Z06 owner who runs in my group) I
> realized where Tim was beating me (other than down the backstraight).  The
> Z06 *leaps* off low speed corners with the torquey LS6.  At the top of that
> hill I was amazed to see the extra speed he was getting over my 89, and how
> much "air" and rear wheel spin Tim was dealing with.  I can imagine with a
> 500 hp Lambo how you could get into big trouble on that crest.
> 
> Going down that hill is a hoot, big pucker factor.  It's like a bigger
> version of the last turn at Limerock, only with lots of concrete to hit if
> you get it wrong.  A good run through there I'll hit the limiter in 3rd
> going under the Pirelli sign (about 107 mph).  It's every bit of a 100 mph
> corner, WOT, knawing at the wheel.  Most fun you can have with your clothes
> on.
> 
> I'll be there for another 2 day marathon next weekend :)  I'm itching for
> some track time, been a few months...
> 
> mark
> 
> PS my sister in law worked at the Panoz Racing School for awhile (just
> changed jobs).  Had lots of good stories like the above.  Right before she
> left, during one of the 3-4 day racing schools, some student wrecked one of
> the GTRA cars.  Fab shop spent a few days fixing everything, and while
> taking it out for a post repair shakedown, guy hit a groundhog on the
> backstraight @ 140 mph.  Tore up the front end something fierce.  The
> groundhog didn't fare too well either :)
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