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A Special Trip to The Ring

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Old 12-30-2010, 10:16 AM
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Cheers Guys I'm glad you enjoyed it

LTB I'm sure you know all the Italians Furio, Beppe, Gianluigi and many more
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Originally Posted by curren1963,Dec 30 2010, 05:56 PM
Superb Story. Makes me wanna head for the ring 1st thing tomorrow. PS: What was your favourite car at the ring ? (after the S2K).
This was only my 3rd trip to the Ring so I'm no expert

I did manage to get a lap as a passenger in an E46 M3 with uprated suspension, clutch and brakes on Toyo R888s and that was really great fun. But the talents of the driver whose GT3 911 was in for a service were equally impressive. But to be honest when sitting with a driver capable of laps in the 8 minute 30 seconds range in a standard S2000, very little can compare to it.
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What times was Ko San doing Tom?
Old 12-30-2010, 11:17 AM
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Brilliant write up!! Really captured the excitement of a trip to the Ring.
Can't wait for my next trip.
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Very enjoyable read.

I'm going for my first time in April .
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ive been to the ring twice and its an awesome experience that every petrol head has to do at least once in there life,

great pics love the s2k with canards and gt wing
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Thats a fantastic read. Sounds like you had a great time.
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,Dec 30 2010, 08:39 PM
What times was Ko San doing Tom?
I honestly don't know I suspect on the final few really fast ( By my standards, but not Ko's) laps on the Saturday evening, we were very close to if not below the 9 minute mark. I'm sure I can find out

It was really strange being a passenger with Ko because part of me wanted each lap to be as fast as possible and at the same time part of me wanted them to last for hours

I can only describe the whole thing as addictive
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Great write up Tom - let me know when you are planning your next trip
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Beautiful event, a unique experience and a great write up. Thanks for sharing this with us.

A Special Trip to The Ring

Happy New Year.


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