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> OT: F1 @ Road Atlanta
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post Mar 18 2018, 06:40 AM
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F1 test driver Marc Gene took a 2003 chassis (Schumacher) v10 around Road Atlanta at speed - just posted yesterday. Average speed 149.9 mph and a new track record of 1 minute and 1 second. Allot of us who call RA our home track have wondered what was possible in the past - finally we know for certain. Enjoy.

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post Mar 18 2018, 06:58 AM
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Wow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 18 2018, 07:06 AM
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I could do that...

Xbox or PS4
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post Mar 18 2018, 07:14 AM
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That braking point at the end of the back straight is incredible!!!

And it looks so effortlessly routine! Wow
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post Mar 18 2018, 07:27 AM
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Tony - Just curious, what's your best lap time in the 914, in your sports racer? What times are other fast cars doing at RA?

Years ago, I was into motorcycle track days and my eye opener was when I saw the AMA SuperBikes at Sears Point. Versus my times, I'd have been lapped every 3 laps...!
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post Mar 18 2018, 07:34 AM
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I had forgotten how good those things sound...
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post Mar 18 2018, 08:02 AM
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Chris: By comparison...very slow! Define "other fast cars"...the F1 car would lap me every 3 laps or so (as well)! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

914 @ 1:31
DSR @ 1:28

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post Mar 18 2018, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Mar 18 2018, 06:02 AM) *

Chris: By comparison...very slow! Define "other fast cars"...the F1 car would lap me every 3 laps or so (as well)! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

914 @ 1:31
DSR @ 1:28

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For Mere mortals (me) it's 1:46 as a personal best.....going back with SVRA in two weeks for some racing times.
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post Mar 18 2018, 04:58 PM
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Awesome! Thx for posting Tony.
MS in his prime in qualifying setup probably find another 3-4 seconds.
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post Mar 18 2018, 05:20 PM
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According to Wikipedia, the official track record was 1:06.242, Stephen Sarrazin, Peugeot LMP1, 2008. I was there for the Petit LeMans that year.
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post Mar 18 2018, 07:32 PM
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Correct. That is why this effort bested the record by 5 seconds...Wikipedia will catch up eventually.

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According to Wikipedia, the official track record was 1:06.242, Stephen Sarrazin, Peugeot LMP1, 2008. I was there for the Petit LeMans that year.
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Who knows but it is hard to believe that much time is left on a lap that is already run at full throttle, mostly. The braking points were deep as well...I'd like to see what Hamilton could do in a current wide body chassis. What a treat to even see this in action at this level.

I was just watching it again...for anyone who has driven RA this lap is breathtaking! His speed and transition to T1 is STUPID! A 991 GT3R would be off throttle a good 150 feet prior to the end of the concrete pit wall. Amazing commitment and technology on display!

T

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Awesome! Thx for posting Tony.
MS in his prime in qualifying setup probably find another 3-4 seconds.
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post Mar 18 2018, 10:56 PM
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Yes, the braking of these cars is stupendous. Wow!
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post Mar 19 2018, 03:44 PM
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I can’t imagine what it would have been like before they installed the chicane in the main straight before the bridge! Very exciting video!
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post Mar 19 2018, 08:59 PM
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That dip on the back straight used to be called the "gravity cavity". The chicane you mentioned (turns 10a/10b) is much harder on the cars and adds about 8-10 seconds to a lap.

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I can’t imagine what it would have been like before they installed the chicane in the main straight before the bridge! Very exciting video!
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post Mar 20 2018, 06:40 AM
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