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RW16610 · 22 June 2018, 11:26 PM

Although I'm not really a fan of Indy car racing, I'm a motorsports nut, nonetheless. The actual race is on July 15th I believe.

When I saw them setting up I had to go check it out! Neat to see how they're creating this track:

In the days leading up to the race I think they'll have other events (or racing classes) take place.

1st amg · 22 June 2018, 11:28 PM

The calm before the storm, cool to see how they stage this to get ready. Thanks for sharing!

Art 1 · 22 June 2018, 11:31 PM

That's really cool. There was one set up in St Pete Fla last Sept. Wasn't kind to the local traffic. lol

RW16610 · 22 June 2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

The calm before the storm, cool to see how they stage this to get ready. Thanks for sharing!

I WISH we had an F1 race here in Toronto. That's all I could think of the day prior, before the lines went on:

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Originally Posted by Art 1

That's really cool. There was one set up in St Pete Fla last Sept. Wasn't kind to the local traffic. lol

I can imagine! In Toronto we experience our fair share of road closures for various events. So believe me, I feel your pain lol.

Luckily this event is in an area where distortions are to a minimum in comparison to others (marathons or highway closures for bicycle rides).

Art 1 · 22 June 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RW16610

I WISH we had an F1 race here in Toronto. That's all I could think of the day prior, before the lines went on:

I can imagine! In Toronto we experience our fair share of road closures for various events. So believe me, I feel your pain lol.

Luckily this event is in an area where distortions are to a minimum in comparison to others (marathons or highway closures for bicycle rides).

We spent a few days in TO last week. Eating out mostly, trying small amounts in Kensington. Wifes daughter was graduating from the law school. Back in the hot humid Fla now.

RW16610 · 23 June 2018, 12:18 AM

That's fantastic, Art! Congratulations to her! A lot of the lawyers I work with share the same alma mater.

Last week wasn't fun, at all. Can't complain when the weather is nice here but damn was it ever humid...

SDRider · 23 June 2018, 02:29 AM

They start setting up Long Beach a week or so before the event. Not sure when they close off traffic exactly though.

RW16610 · 23 June 2018, 03:50 AM

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They start setting up Long Beach a week or so before the event. Not sure when they close off traffic exactly though.

How much of the track there did they have to put down fresh Asphalt? My guess would be not much if any.

You should've seen how messed up the roads were prior. Canadian winters aren't very kind in that sense (or at all).

stratguy · 23 June 2018, 04:13 AM

Years ago, I was in Monte Carlo while they were setting up for the Monaco Grand Prix. That was awesome.

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RW16610 · 23 June 2018, 06:35 AM

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Years ago, I was in Monte Carlo while they were setting up for the Monaco Grand Prix. That was awesome.

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Now THAT'S where I wish I was instead

stratguy · 23 June 2018, 09:03 AM

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Now THAT'S where I wish I was instead

I only wish I could have stayed for the race!

watchtabs · 23 June 2018, 11:08 PM

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twitch54 · 23 June 2018, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

That's really cool. There was one set up in St Pete Fla last Sept. Wasn't kind to the local traffic. lol

Indy Car races the streets of St Pete in March, great venue.

RW16610 · 25 June 2018, 10:40 PM

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I only wish I could have stayed for the race!

Hopefully you'll get to see it one day! That's an event I can imagine is on the bucket list of many!

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Here you go!

Art 1 · 25 June 2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by twitch54

Indy Car races the streets of St Pete in March, great venue.

Yes, it could have been March. We go over there a few times each year to Sarasota so I could have my months mixed up.

It takes up the parking lot of the Dali, we skipped going to see the museum that time due to the race.

jfmiii · 26 June 2018, 01:10 PM

Thanks for the pics! Big IndyCar fan. Was just up in Elkhart Lake for the race at Road America. Give IndyCar another chance. McLaren rumored to be coming full time next year. We are finally getting back to the CART formula that made IndyCar racing so successful. And the 2018 chassis, while spec, is mich much better looking than any F1 car has been in years. The racing is better as well, and always has been, IMO.

Gentleman8 · 26 June 2018, 01:38 PM

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And the 2018 chassis, while spec, is mich much better looking than any F1 car has been in years..

You're absolutely right there.

77T · 26 June 2018, 01:57 PM

That weekend has a lot of racing packed into 3 days.

Pro Mazda, Porsche GT3, USF2000, and IndyLights ahead of the main IndyCar race.

I enjoy seeing the guys I’ve helped a bit as they make their way up the ladder.

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RW16610 · 26 June 2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jfmiii

Thanks for the pics! Big IndyCar fan. Was just up in Elkhart Lake for the race at Road America. Give IndyCar another chance. McLaren rumored to be coming full time next year. We are finally getting back to the CART formula that made IndyCar racing so successful. And the 2018 chassis, while spec, is mich much better looking than any F1 car has been in years. The racing is better as well, and always has been, IMO.

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll go back every dsy, weather permitting on my morning walk. The best way to kill time before going into work!

I totally agree with Gentleman8 and what you say. Ever since F1 got those small turbo engines it was ruined for me personally. Even watching on TV isn't the same for me because of this. American's have the right idea towards racing in that sense.

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That weekend has a lot of racing packed into 3 days.

Pro Mazda, Porsche GT3, USF2000, and IndyLights ahead of the main IndyCar race.

I enjoy seeing the guys I’ve helped a bit as they make their way up the ladder.

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Sounds like it'll be one heck of a weekend, indeed! The Porsche GT3 race is something I would love to see.

Have you ever raced at Mosport here in Ontario?

77T · 26 June 2018, 10:49 PM

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Have you ever raced at Mosport here in Ontario?

No. My only chance to race in Canada was many years back at Montreal and I couldn’t swing the cost back then.

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RW16610 · 26 June 2018, 11:19 PM

Ah ok, didn't miss out on much I guess. Montreal has a better track (wish it was here in Ontario) but Mosport seems to have a lot of track days available.

Plenty of tracks in the states though. There's a few I would love to get a few laps in on some day. Laguna Seca is one of them.

RW16610 · 3 July 2018, 10:14 PM

They're close to completion it seems:

RW16610 · 13 July 2018, 10:22 PM

Catching a glimpse before heading to work!

They're SO loud, you can feel it and I love the smell of the burnt fuel.

Hooper · 14 July 2018, 02:38 AM

Miss the Toronto/old Molson Indy, haven't been in years. I must change that!

RW16610 · 14 July 2018, 02:57 AM

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Miss the Toronto/old Molson Indy, haven't been in years. I must change that!

You have to!!!

Feeling the vibrations from the loud exhaust through your body was amazing. The smell of the burning fuel remains with me in a good way. Seeing these things those close in person was amazing.

Chewbacca · 14 July 2018, 04:09 AM

Nice thread, general.

Thanks for posting.

TheRolexKingofLV · 14 July 2018, 04:13 AM

Very cool pics!

RW16610 · 14 July 2018, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Nice thread, general.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks, CJ. Glad you enjoyed it

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Very cool pics!

Thanks, Trace. I'll certainly remember the experience. Silly little things like being there to see them do things like this mean a lot to a hardcore motorsports lover:

RW16610 · 14 July 2018, 12:39 PM

Some GT3 Cup action (Dr.Tom's rivals)!
https://vimeo.com/279927784?ref=em-share

https://vimeo.com/279930166?ref=em-share

These GT3 Cup cars were a blast to watch. Incredible loud, more so than the other cars above.

22 June 2018, 11:26 PM	#1
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,968	Toronto Indy Setup Although I'm not really a fan of Indy car racing, I'm a motorsports nut, nonetheless. The actual race is on July 15th I believe. When I saw them setting up I had to go check it out! Neat to see how they're creating this track: In the days leading up to the race I think they'll have other events (or racing classes) take place.

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1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,476	The calm before the storm, cool to see how they stage this to get ready. Thanks for sharing!

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's really cool. There was one set up in St Pete Fla last Sept. Wasn't kind to the local traffic. lol

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,968	That's fantastic, Art! Congratulations to her! A lot of the lawyers I work with share the same alma mater. Last week wasn't fun, at all. Can't complain when the weather is nice here but damn was it ever humid...

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SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	They start setting up Long Beach a week or so before the event. Not sure when they close off traffic exactly though.

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stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Years ago, I was in Monte Carlo while they were setting up for the Monaco Grand Prix. That was awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,400	Thanks for the pics! Big IndyCar fan. Was just up in Elkhart Lake for the race at Road America. Give IndyCar another chance. McLaren rumored to be coming full time next year. We are finally getting back to the CART formula that made IndyCar racing so successful. And the 2018 chassis, while spec, is mich much better looking than any F1 car has been in years. The racing is better as well, and always has been, IMO.

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,968	Ah ok, didn't miss out on much I guess. Montreal has a better track (wish it was here in Ontario) but Mosport seems to have a lot of track days available. Plenty of tracks in the states though. There's a few I would love to get a few laps in on some day. Laguna Seca is one of them.

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,968	They're close to completion it seems:

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,968	Catching a glimpse before heading to work! They're SO loud, you can feel it and I love the smell of the burnt fuel.

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,968	Some GT3 Cup action (Dr.Tom's rivals)! https://vimeo.com/279927784?ref=em-share https://vimeo.com/279930166?ref=em-share These GT3 Cup cars were a blast to watch. Incredible loud, more so than the other cars above.

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