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Old 06-21-2004, 05:46 AM
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Default Gary back in the office from F1 trip.

The Driving experience was fantastic! I'm buried in work catchup stuff right now so I won't be able to post many more details until later. I will say quickly that despite the airlines losing my luggage on the way there AND the way back, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat! I will try to post some pics once I get my luggage back, still figuring that one out... My camera cable was in there.

Having control of that much power in the F1 car was incredible, and driving the Porche Cup cars was a huge blast as well. Only about 1/3 to 1/2 of us were able to drive the F1 car since one had to be able to move the steering wheel without your hands touching your legs. Fortunately I fit well. We had a good amount of track time in the cars to work our way up to the one lap in the F1 car. One of the Michelin reps had been in the area previously for over a month and knew some great bars/clubs/restaurants/shows, etc...
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Default Congrats on being able to exprience such a car. Looking forward to your picture

I guess your job has some great perks.
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Which car was it?
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Default 97 Arrows F1, Cosworth.

97 Arrows F1, Cosworth.

Porche cup cars and some less powerful formula cars to get familiar with the track.
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Nice!! Sounds fun you lucky bastage!! :-p
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So, tell the truth - did you stall the F1 car? ;-)
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Heh heh, actually didn't! kinda suprised myself.
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