JHPGT3 wrote:Jack,
On paper, the "Fast Track" config. appears to have 3 straights (plus what looks like a very fast section of track between turns #3 and #4). In this config. the new 3rd straight is very long --almost double the front straight and much longer than the straight just before the front straight. To me, this configuration doesn't seem very challenging or instructive.
I'd have to agree with John on this point: the "Fast Track" configuration looks really fun .... for about 3 laps ..... especially in a lower-HP car (356, 912, 914-4, 924, 944N/A). After about 2 laps of "foot-on-the-floor-in-forth-or-5th-gear... and-DRIFT...DRIFT......DRIFT" I'd start reading the next chapter in Dostievski and zip-tying my left wrist and index finger to the left side-view mirror to allow all the higher HP Instructors to pass me in White/Orange rungroup. California Speedway is enough of a ZZZZZZ in a 944N/A (Flat out in 4th/5th along the front straight and turns 1 and 2 ...... waiting...and waiting.....and waiting...... for turn 3 ........ ZZZZZZZZ.....Ah, the infield: time to wake up and start really driving
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The Fast Track configuration would be of no interest to me, and I'd stay home and save my time and money for more interesting and technical driving events (Streets of Willow, Buttonwillow, etc.). So, something to consider: lower HP cars like big tracks, too. I know there are few low HP cars at TT's these days. There might be a reason for that...... technical challange vs. flat out speed (Buttonwillow and Streets if Willow being the obvious exception). I'm sure I would have loved Pahrump last year, with that configuration, and I'm sorry I missed it.
Now, if someone were to bank-roll a Euro. 968-Turbo for me to drive.......
Just some ideas from a lower-HP driver. Not bashing anyone here.
DC