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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MaintenanceObsessed
Dude has done thousands of laps on the ring at this point. He knows that track like I know the mountains behind my home. Barring Max Verstappen or other pro drivers who have tons of seat time there, no way in hell anyone can drive better unless they also live at the Ring.
I'm sure you are right. I have done a few laps at the ring. Always wish it could have been in an S2000 instead of a rented Bimmer. At least I gave my full concentration to the task at hand...
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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 08:30 AM
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With apologies to Maverick ("It's not the plane, it's the pilot") and Sabine Schmitz who tossed a delivery van including a passenger across the course in ten (10) minutes twenty (20) years ago, it's not the car it's the driver. The video -- and her narration -- of Sabine's drive is more enjoyable than any other I've seen. RIP.


-- Chuck

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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 10:01 AM
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Wish I could have had her take me around for a lap or two. Nobody knew the ring better!
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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 10:17 AM
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Died at 51; breast cancer.
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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 10:20 AM
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Was a sad day. I know a couple of people that met her and said she was very friendly and fun to be around
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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Was a sad day. I know a couple of people that met her and said she was very friendly and fun to be around
"Queen of the 'Ring!"
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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 07:08 PM
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RIP Sabine. She is forever immortalized on the Ring with the Sabine Schmitz corner.
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