Anybody been here for high-speed runs?
01-24-2006, 10:28 AM
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Hi Chappy,
I can get to the electronic speed limit on a couple of back roads here...the only thing missing is an official time....
I can get to the electronic speed limit on a couple of back roads here...the only thing missing is an official time....
01-25-2006, 03:04 AM
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Haven't been there yet; but I do have a folder on them as I have more than a few cars in the States that I'd like to have that kind of length to do the 0-100-0 test and flying mile at, for example.
I always wonder what the pavement's like.....
I always wonder what the pavement's like.....
01-25-2006, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bullett
Hi Chappy,
I can get to the electronic speed limit on a couple of back roads here...the only thing missing is an official time....
I can get to the electronic speed limit on a couple of back roads here...the only thing missing is an official time....
01-25-2006, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
I always wonder what the pavement's like.....
In all honesty, not worrying about cops and for the safety of myself and the general public, is why I'd rather attend an organized meet....whether at this airstrip, the drags or a track. I haven't had a moving violation in 21 years.
01-25-2006, 10:56 PM
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Yup. Same here. The controlled - and legal - environment would give me the chance to do and put down numbers on a half-dozen cars in a day though -- and that's very appealing. I'm going to check out a few places at some point in the future.... Then I'll probably decide to pick one and arrange the logistics of picking a day (weather...) and transporting a couple of truckloads of cars there for a go.... 
01-25-2006, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Haven't been there yet; but I do have a folder on them as I have more than a few cars in the States that I'd like to have that kind of length to do the 0-100-0 test and flying mile at, for example.
I always wonder what the pavement's like.....
I always wonder what the pavement's like.....
There is also a converted air field in south TX. I believe it is in Gonzales. We will go there if you want when you stop by for a visit.
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01-26-2006, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Yup. Same here. The controlled - and legal - environment would give me the chance to do and put down numbers on a half-dozen cars in a day though -- and that's very appealing. I'm going to check out a few places at some point in the future.... Then I'll probably decide to pick one and arrange the logistics of picking a day (weather...) and transporting a couple of truckloads of cars there for a go....
01-26-2006, 07:27 AM
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Sounds like I just might have to take a little recon mission out there to TX --
('corse I am not implying or saying that I would, or am, of course, for international security purposes.... and I do hear that they've got some incredible automotive databases run by the CIA or NSA or the BFN or BET, and that they're the BFD or something like that out there in them parts; hidden in batcaves or guano mining operations or something; and that they're manned by 158 year old pointy-eared Texas Rangers or Secret Service or Treasury agents that used to be military or airforce or special forces or something; and that they are very serious dudes - like the MIB - so I'd have to be careful)
I certainly would appreciate your covering my a$$et$, so to speak, Sheriff Billy Bob....
And Chappy. that is a mighty tasty proposition that you've thrown down on the bar as well....
May just have to come to TX, fellers, and take a look-see with y'all....
('corse I am not implying or saying that I would, or am, of course, for international security purposes.... and I do hear that they've got some incredible automotive databases run by the CIA or NSA or the BFN or BET, and that they're the BFD or something like that out there in them parts; hidden in batcaves or guano mining operations or something; and that they're manned by 158 year old pointy-eared Texas Rangers or Secret Service or Treasury agents that used to be military or airforce or special forces or something; and that they are very serious dudes - like the MIB - so I'd have to be careful)
I certainly would appreciate your covering my a$$et$, so to speak, Sheriff Billy Bob....
And Chappy. that is a mighty tasty proposition that you've thrown down on the bar as well....
May just have to come to TX, fellers, and take a look-see with y'all....
01-26-2006, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
I certainly would appreciate your covering my a$$et$, so to speak, Sheriff Billy Bob....
01-26-2006, 07:45 PM
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Leave your protective services at home....we've got you covered lol
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Bridgestone/Firestone Proving Grounds in Texas. If you rent the place, I'll cater the BBQ! y:
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01-26-2006, 08:36 PM
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Remember, I will be there, too.
Sounds like a plan in the making. :p
Sounds like a plan in the making.
:p
01-26-2006, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Chappy
Leave your protective services at home....we've got you covered lol
(but Rule Number One of having a security detail? You never leave them at home.... So I hope you're up to doing up alot of BBQ, Chappy! LOL)
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01-26-2006, 08:57 PM
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Chappy, can drive - any web links for info on these places?
01-26-2006, 09:24 PM
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Chappy, can drive - any web links for info on these places?
Forget about Thunder Ranch...looks like they moved to Oregon about a year ago.
http://www.thunderranchinc.com/
01-26-2006, 11:46 PM
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TEXAS STYLE!
