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What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Mmagus on Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:58 am

I am thinking about taking vacation time to attend the Streets TT January and wonder if its "worth it"? :lol: It almost looks (on youtube) like a large AX track. What do you think about the track?

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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Jackie C on Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:02 pm

I have yet to find a big track that isn't "worth" it!
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby mrondeau on Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:38 pm

Jackie C wrote:I have yet to find a big track that isn't "worth" it!


+1 It's a fun track, especially in a 944.
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Mmagus on Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:47 pm

By the way, Paul is instructing someone...soooo I would need an instructor...ya know...if someone were so inclined.  :bowdown:
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Cajundaddy on Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:03 pm

Come out and play! Streets is a 1.8 mile, tight, technical track with lots of elevation change. It rewards driving skill over HP so those of us driving slow cars with little motors like it a lot. Still one of my favorite tracks.

Drivers who want a lot of straight lines don't really like Streets. :wink:
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby John Straub on Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:38 pm

Streets is for "Sissys." :)

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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Don Middleton on Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:44 pm

Mark, the tightest big track is nowhere near as tight as the fastest AX track. There is no comparison and easy to get spoiled by big tracks. Attend few big track events and you won't be too concerned about missing Sunday AX. But, just so you know, the big tracks can be a major component of the slippery slope. :wink:
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Mmagus on Fri Nov 12, 2010 4:11 pm

Don Middleton wrote:Mark, the tightest big track is nowhere near as tight as the fastest AX track. There is no comparison and easy to get spoiled by big tracks. Attend few big track events and you won't be too concerned about missing Sunday AX. But, just so you know, the big tracks can be a major component of the slippery slope. :wink:



After running Buttonwillow I understand allll about that slope. WHhhhheeeeee! :burnout: Jerry B got his first big track experience at Chuckwalla. When I asked him what he thought of it his eyes lit up and siad "IT WAS GREAT!" Look out, here come the GSS'ers :beerchug:

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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Gary Burch on Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:35 pm

John Straub wrote:Streets is for "Sissys." :)

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I guess I am a sissy then, I like it, especially counter-clockwise
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Steve Grosekemper on Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:18 pm

So that means you will be joining us at streets? Right John?
Monique told me you should go...
Glad to hear you will be joining us.

Cuz only a Sissy would own a 914-6 GT and not take it to the track... :wink:
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby SDGT3 on Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:50 pm

"Streets" is not only for 944s. GT3s love "Streets" too. It keeps you entertained.
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby John Straub on Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:33 pm

Steve,

I'll have to check if I'm free that weekend...I think that's the weekend I get my nails done. :)

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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Steve Grosekemper on Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:19 pm

John Straub wrote:Steve,

I'll have to check if I'm free that weekend...I think that's the weekend I get my nails done. :)

John


Let me know how the scheduling issue goes and don't forget about the RA-1's we talked about... :wink:
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby Mike on Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:54 pm

if I find some tires I'll do PCA SOW and Chuckwalla. 8)
It's been CW last several times, CCW would be different for me.
SOW is a perfect step up fm the Q.
Still some bumps but no gravel. :wink:
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find time/tires enuf to try each track.
SOW skid pad is a confidence builder...CW is a Type 1 pitch and catch right next to the pits. :burnout:
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Re: What do you think about Streets of Willow?

Postby pdy on Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:33 am

Mike wrote:SOW is a perfect step up fm the Q.
Still some bumps but no gravel. :wink:


HA!

Even if you stay on track, somebody else will bespoil the track. Count on some gravel.

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