08-14-2010
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G-force junkie
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If Skippy were in France
This is a great video, especially the last couple of minutes. The guy's face says it all.
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/40...formula-1-car/
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08-14-2010
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Diesel Demon
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Re: If Skippy were in France
Great stuff Harsha. Hmmm, do I feel a road (air) trip coming on ?????
Viz
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08-14-2010
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Testing Mid-Corner Speed / Advanced Member (500+ Posts)
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Re: If Skippy were in France
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it would be fun to partner with other open wheel racing clubs from around the world and invite them to come race with us and then us go race with them.
id love to try some f1 tracks out anywhere in the world
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08-15-2010
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Testing Mid-Corner Speed / Advanced Member (500+ Posts)
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Re: If Skippy were in France
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Originally Posted by GregS
it would be fun to partner with other open wheel racing clubs from around the world and invite them to come race with us and then us go race with them.
id love to try some f1 tracks out anywhere in the world
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That is a great idea. Even if we could put one event together on both sides of the pond.
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08-16-2010
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G-force junkie
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Re: If Skippy were in France
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Originally Posted by Tireman
Great stuff Harsha. Hmmm, do I feel a road (air) trip coming on ?????
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Nothing imminent, but it's definitely gone on the list for the next time I happen to be in the neighborhood... would be great to do with a bunch of Skippy friends.
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08-16-2010
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Grand Master
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Re: If Skippy were in France
Without throwing too much cold water on this we've had a couple of reports about this opportunity to drive recently vintaged F-1 cars. In fact I think Skippy partnered with these guys or a very similar outfit to sell some seats for the same program. The first part of driving the skippy type formula cars is to give you a wee bit of car control instruction and for them to see that you will follow instructions and won't crash the cars. There is very little opportunity to really exercise the F1 cars as they put you on a very short leash and yank it back if you make them nervous.
Having said that I'm sure it's fun to drive those cars in any capacity... Just don't expect as much freedom to explore as we get in Skippy cars and other rental race cars.
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08-16-2010
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Diesel Demon
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Re: If Skippy were in France
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Originally Posted by dalyduo
... Just don't expect as much freedom to explore as we get in Skippy cars and other rental race cars.
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And, other rental cars period
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08-16-2010
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G-force junkie
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Re: If Skippy were in France
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Originally Posted by Tireman
And, other rental cars period
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I remember getting let out of my 100 hour/wk residency schedule a couple of times a year for conferences and instruction courses (Nawlins, Sarasota, Lauderdale). We would let out a war cry of "Rental!!!!" and proceed to beat the s--t out of those poor cars. Good thing I had no Skippy training at the time, or some of them would not have made it back to the airport lot. Those were good times.
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Originally Posted by dalyduo
Without throwing too much cold water on this we've had a couple of reports about this opportunity to drive recently vintaged F-1 cars. In fact I think Skippy partnered with these guys or a very similar outfit to sell some seats for the same program. The first part of driving the skippy type formula cars is to give you a wee bit of car control instruction and for them to see that you will follow instructions and won't crash the cars. There is very little opportunity to really exercise the F1 cars as they put you on a very short leash and yank it back if you make them nervous.
Having said that I'm sure it's fun to drive those cars in any capacity... Just don't expect as much freedom to explore as we get in Skippy cars and other rental race cars.
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Then I will have to talk to the handlers beforehand to make sure I get my money's worth. No play, no pay.
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08-17-2010
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That Guy at LRP's Uphill
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Re: If Skippy were in France
It does look like he only got 1 7/8s... But, it also looks like the French gentlemen are okay fishing for your "anti-submarine" belt
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Re: If Skippy were in France
I've got a June 3 date reserved at Circuit du Var for both F3 and F1 laps -- will post my thoughts on the experience after my trip. This weekend (May 6-8), I'll be at the Skippy 3-day formula class at Laguna. A bit of basics and warm-up before the real deal. :-)
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