fragile_anatomy
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 Alert | | Just now watching this Rally on ABC looks like SOOO much fun! | | | |
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vinny
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| | 08/05/2007 8:30 PM |
Alert | it is. check out
www.wrc.com
http://www.rally-america.com/
or learn to drive one here:
http://www.racingschools.com/rs/European-Rally-and-High-Performance-Driving-School-c-1981.html
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fragile_anatomy
Posts:214
| | 08/05/2007 8:42 PM |
Alert | Can you ever catch rally on TV? what channels? I would imagine the speed channel any other suggestions?
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anewman
Posts:667
| | 08/05/2007 8:51 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By fragile_anatomy on 08/05/2007 8:42 PM
Can you ever catch rally on TV? what channels? I would imagine the speed channel any other suggestions?
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Speed Channel is the best bet. It gets very little American coverage and airtime. Pikes Peak hill climb is the only really big US event that gets additional coverage.
Sucks too. I always wanted to that- the real rally drivers are the best drivers in the world. No doubt about it!!
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fragile_anatomy
Posts:214
| | 08/05/2007 8:59 PM |
Alert | | I am buying that new game Dirt tomorrow, played the demo today then watched the x games . FUN FUN FUN | | | |
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vinny
Posts:635
| | 08/05/2007 9:13 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By fragile_anatomy on 08/05/2007 8:42 PM
Can you ever catch rally on TV? what channels? I would imagine the speed channel any other suggestions?
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its tough, your best bet is through the rally websites and youtube.
americans seem to think watching cars go around in cicles is better.
rally racing takes a lot of talent and a bit of insanity.
grand turismo 4 is good for rally, and the colin mcrae series is ok too.
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darin45
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| | 08/08/2007 8:08 AM |
Alert | I hope Rally catches on here in the US like it does in the rest of the world. For the most of the time its been here in the states, its been mostly an SCCA event but was ended and Rally America has taken over. I've been watching WRC for years and its AWESOME. Not sure I have the balls to stand on the side of the road to watch them race, tho!!!
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livinginthecopasux
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| | 08/08/2007 8:09 PM |
Alert | | Has anyone seen what the track looks like @ nissan? (white&parker) | |
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livinginthecopasux
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| | 08/09/2007 11:07 AM |
Alert | | wow, i guess no one knows huh! | |
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Jason
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| | 08/09/2007 11:14 AM |
Alert | | You mean here? | |
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Sinbad
Posts:3033
| | 08/09/2007 11:14 AM |
Alert | I have never been there.. I wish I could take my car out on one of those tracks..
Is the Rally over? Will they do a repeat showing?
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Just doing it one day at a time. Change is good and it should be looked upon as an improvment! not a problem.
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fragile_anatomy
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| | 08/09/2007 11:17 AM |
Alert | | Used to work there. Its really nothing special. the road course is kind of fun but you have speedlimits to abide by. the coolest part about it is the secret cars. | | | |
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livinginthecopasux
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| | 08/09/2007 11:18 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Jason on 08/09/2007 11:14 AM
You mean <b><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=85239&ie=UTF8&ll=32.944221,-111.980381&spn=0.026795,0.040169&t=h&z=15&om=1">here</a></b>?</div>
thank you Jason! i see the one banked turn everyday and i imagine actually being on the track and man i wish i had access to it. anyone got a friend im itching to try it out
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fragile_anatomy
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Alert | http://company.monster.com/nissanrd/
Jobs at Nissan
Contact information for the test site.
Arizona Test Center
7815 N. White & Parker Road
Stanfield, AZ 85272
Phone: 520/421-4100
Fax: 520/421-4298
Call them and see if you can setup a tour. If they arent testing NEW NEW vehicles at the moment they should be able to give you one. | | | |
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fragile_anatomy
Posts:214
| | 08/09/2007 11:25 AM |
Alert | | Also, that high banking requires speeds over 150mph, you have to have high speed training to be able to drive in that lane. its kind of crazy and actually pretty boring when you ahve to do it for an eight hour shift. | | | |
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livinginthecopasux
Posts:944
| | 08/09/2007 11:29 AM |
Alert | | luckily i have a couple high speed driving courses under my belt. One of perks of my old job. | |
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fragile_anatomy
Posts:214
| | 08/09/2007 11:30 AM |
Alert | Have you ever had your tire exploded by remote while driving 120 mph on a high banked oval?
You would still have to pass the Nissan test in order to drive it. | | | |
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livinginthecopasux
Posts:944
| | 08/09/2007 11:39 AM |
Alert | | wow calm down buddy, i know how things work. This aint my first rodeo. When i worked for JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in Pasadena we used to have to do control experiments like that all the time. But instead of a 2000 pound car it was usually a 25 ton space exploration unit. | |
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fragile_anatomy
Posts:214
| | 08/09/2007 11:48 AM |
Alert | LMAO no need to calm down! Just stating for the record what they require to be able to drive on the high speed lane on the oval. Its all good. | | | |
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