On Friday I went out to Texas Motor Speedway with a group of guys to go through the Team Texas High Performance Driving School. First we all piled into a van and they drove a couple of laps to show us the proper line. We then sat through a short safety and training session and were issued a jumpsuit and a helmet. We each got to do 10 laps, four cars at a time, with an instructor in the passenger seat. It was an incredible experience. The cars are governed so they max out at 150 mph but once you got comfortable you could run pretty much wide open the whole time. Feeling the G's in the corners, getting sling-shotted out into the straights, the way those cars handle -- awesome. I can't imagine doing that for 250 laps with 40+ other cars on the track. My adrenaline was pumping so much that my hands were still shaking 20 minutes after it was over. If you ever have a chance to go - jump on it!
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Looks like fun....someday!!! -
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awesome.
bet it was a blast.Comment
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I've done the charity deal where they let you take three laps in your own vehicle for $50. got the wife's minivan to 92 going down the back stretch...Comment
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That looks like fun Jerp. Someday!Comment
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Sweet!Comment
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going next sunday to celebrate turning 40....can't wait!!!Comment
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That has got to be one he!! of an adrenalin rush. I would love to be able to do that one day.
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I did this with my dad and few friends a couple of years ago. It was awsome. IMO, it is a mustdo for everyone, NASCAR fan or not. You sure will have a lot more respect for the guys who make a living driving one of those things once you do this.Comment
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One day....man, One day!Comment
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Definitely looks like a heck of a lot of fun...Comment
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I knew you would love it.Comment
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can you see yourself going over 200 mph and side by side and some one in front wrecks!!?Comment
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