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DaddySS
Old Coot.....50 going on 20
Member # 848

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Back on my 50th birthday, I told you all I had signed up to drive a NASCAR racecar at Pocono. Well I just got back and it was terrific. I hit about 165MPH (8200 RPM) and all I can say is it was fast, loud, fun, and those cars are glued!

Here's a few shots:

Taking a two lap ride first (notice the car number, how appropriate).
http://community.webshots.com/photo/69221637/84998105QTkYvB

Ready to drive
http://community.webshots.com/photo/69221637/84998086CPLavg

Pause for photo before climbing in
http://community.webshots.com/photo/69221637/84998069acJblC

I'll have more photos later from the film camera, hope they turn out!

[ 09. August 2003, 08:57 PM: Message edited by: DaddySS ]

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
SSOA Director
Member # 117

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Sounds like a lot of fun! Glad you got to do it.

Maybe someday I will actually be able to at least attend a NASCAR race in person, and another day to drive one like you did!!

[Smile]

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chrisL
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DaddySS
Old Coot.....50 going on 20
Member # 848

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quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
Sounds like a lot of fun! Glad you got to do it.

Maybe someday I will actually be able to at least attend a NASCAR race in person, and another day to drive one like you did!!

Thanks Teri, yes it was fun. Just being in the garage area, in the pits, and standing on the track across from the grandstand was pretty cool.

Iam very glad I got to do it! [Big Grin]

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ss_rs_z
4th Gear
Member # 1888

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Congrats Dad. By the smile on your face I can tell you really enjoyed yourself. Glad you had a great time. [Big Grin]

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MaryandRalph
3rd Gear
Member # 244

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Looks like you had a great time! [Big Grin]

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sscamaro
2nd Gear
Member # 1330

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I did it about 3 years ago at Dover. What a rush that is! [Smile]

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2002Z4CSS
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Member # 1393

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That looks like a ton of fun! I need to do that one day too! [Cool]

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