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Old 25 March 2017, 07:37 AM   #31
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HA! I recognized this view immediately, I was there for two days a little while back as an invited guest of AMG, amazing track and facility. Really enjoyed it, and my brother just returned from there about two months back as he was invited for his Z06 purchase and was part of the deal from GM, he is still raving about it.....have fun and post more pics and in car video, hopefully you dont get car sick, I have seen that happen many times over the years. BTW, the instructors are really good that GM brings as per my brother! Have fun buddy
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:33 AM   #32
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WOW!!!! What a freaking great day! Tomorrow will be 100% track time. Today was about 25% and the rest doing drifting skid pad etc---god I love that!! Took some video from today just need to figure out how to upload. I'm beat but in a VERY positive way:

NICE WAY TO START THE DAY



STARTING TO LOOK FAMILIAR




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ATS V AND CTS V'S (OR COURSE I HAS CTS V--PERFORMED FLAWLESS)





F1 HERE I COME LOL





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Old 25 March 2017, 09:43 AM   #33
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Great stuff Paul. Thanks for the pics.
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:47 AM   #34
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Amazing thanks for sharing Paul
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:48 AM   #35
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Thanks Mark--the instructors are AMAZING out here.

Starting to thinking I need a membership and start frequenting more often...NO!!!! STOP!!!!

Membership costs as much as CTS V...I sure wish I lived closer!

This place is ABSOLUTELY amazing.

Trace, I'm moving in with you LOL.
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:52 AM   #36
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Cmon. I feel like we should be seeing 130.

No?

Looks incredible.
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:53 AM   #37
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Cmon. I feel like we should be seeing 130.

No?
Dude--this was warm up, play nice day--tomorrow you will see 130++. Trust me

It's only a 1.5 miles track--short.

Not a lot of straight runs.

It's not nice like COTA where you can hit 200 on the front straight.
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:56 AM   #38
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Thanks Mark--the instructors are AMAZING out here.

Starting to thinking I need a membership and start frequenting more often...NO!!!! STOP!!!!

Membership costs as much as CTS V...I sure wish I lived closer!

This place is ABSOLUTELY amazing.

Trace, I'm moving in with you LOL.


Awesome . Enjoy and keep the pics coming.
I am on the road until Monday. I did go drive a bunch of performance SUV/crossovers this week and will write up a review when I get back. Fun stuff. Waiting for a flight to Tucson right now...

How do you like the CT6?
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Old 25 March 2017, 09:59 AM   #39
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Awesome . Enjoy and keep the pics coming.
I am on the road until Monday. I did go drive a bunch of performance SUV/crossovers this week and will write up a review when I get back. Fun stuff. Waiting for a flight to Tucson right now...

How do you like the CT6?
I'll PM you when I get a second...the CT6 is an amazing car inside. I'll take a vid for you. The 34 speak sound system BLOWS away ANYTHING out there. Just jaw dropping sound.
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Old 25 March 2017, 10:02 AM   #40
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I'll PM you when I get a second...the CT6 is an amazing car inside. I'll take a vid for you. The 34 speak sound system BLOWS away ANYTHING out there. Just jaw dropping sound.

I thought so too. I spent a couple hours in one last month. I was impressed.
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Old 25 March 2017, 10:11 AM   #41
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Fun fun, and certainly jealous!

Have a great time Paul, I know I would...
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Old 25 March 2017, 10:13 AM   #42
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Fun fun, and certainly jealous!

Have a great time Paul, I know I would...
Thanks Rob. Tearing up someone else cars is just too fun. They said they buy them new, let the instructors put about 1500 miles on them for break in, then put them on the track. Mine this morning had 1600 miles--FRESH
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Old 25 March 2017, 10:15 AM   #43
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Great pics Paul

You are right about Spring Mountain...it is a great facility!

Looks like Caddy/GM are taking great care of ya!
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Old 25 March 2017, 10:18 AM   #44
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Relaxing with a nice cocktail on my patio...love it!

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Old 25 March 2017, 10:27 AM   #45
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Wow! Great pics. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see the top speed tomorrow.

Enjoy!
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Old 25 March 2017, 11:39 AM   #46
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I certainly appreciate the invite and how could I turn down two days of ripping up a manufactures 640HP car...I'm in

Where are we headed on the G5 (aka Southwest...BUT best row emergency exit ) for the next two days???





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This is a long drive...but the booze is helping



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Old 25 March 2017, 12:24 PM   #47
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What an experience! Enjoy your time there Paul and keep the pics coming!
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Old 25 March 2017, 02:08 PM   #48
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Can't wait for the incoming! Dope!!
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Old 25 March 2017, 02:39 PM   #49
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What a great facility, have fun
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Old 25 March 2017, 03:41 PM   #50
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Not sure how I missed this thread,Paul!

Looks like an amazing time.
Expecting an incoming thread soon.

Have fun,my friend! I enjoy living vicariously!
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Old 25 March 2017, 03:57 PM   #51
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Just returned from the local casino...ooffff...wow, that was fun. LOL.

At least I did not partake in the 'free tours' of the other local 'establishments' that we all know out here. Yikes!
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Old 25 March 2017, 05:28 PM   #52
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Wow! Have a great time there punning the CTSV. It really does look like a fun car as well as the ATSV.

I had a similar experience with BMW M5 in Spartanburg South Carolina, so I know your in for a Big Treat! I wish I was racing right next to you...

By the way, I won every event that Day....


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M5 FTW! That was an absolutely spectacular car and honestly when I see one going the opposite direction, I'm still jealous Great memories of that car!
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Just returned from the local casino...ooffff...wow, that was fun. LOL.

At least I did not partake in the 'free tours' of the other local 'establishments' that we all know out here. Yikes!
I remember there is a place with bunnies out there that we passed during the drive from LV. I never did get a chance to look for easter eggs there.
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Old 25 March 2017, 10:06 PM   #54
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Thanks Rob. Tearing up someone else cars is just too fun. They said they buy them new, let the instructors put about 1500 miles on them for break in, then put them on the track. Mine this morning had 1600 miles--FRESH
I was wondering this
Have fun today!
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Cadillacs look badass, too bad you never see them on this side of the pond.
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Old 26 March 2017, 01:01 AM   #56
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Old 26 March 2017, 03:54 AM   #57
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So funny to see a Cadillac racing helmet.

Looking forward to test driving a V soon.
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Old 26 March 2017, 01:00 PM   #58
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Absolutely beat...one quick night in LV and back home in the morning. Have PDR video that I will figure out how to get to Youtube and post.

Net/net absolutely amazing weekend.

Off to the tables then bed.







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Old 26 March 2017, 09:43 PM   #59
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Glad you had fun.

Looks pretty awesome.

Never looked at the CTSV until you got one. Now I love them. Does this experience make you want another?

Looking forward to the video.
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Old 26 March 2017, 10:40 PM   #60
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Relaxing with a nice cocktail on my patio...love it!

staying near a road is usually annoying but this i wouldnt mind.
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