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July 20, 2017, 02:01 PM
two-two-niner-romeo
Ludicrous speed!
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July 20, 2017, 02:06 PM
bigpond73
Didn't seem to be as many switchbacks as Pikes Peak. The dirt section in the middle was pucker factor worthy. Looks like a fun race. Thanks for sharing .
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July 20, 2017, 02:15 PM
David W
The dirt section was insane! At the 5 min or so mark he actually waves to someone
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July 20, 2017, 02:16 PM
Chris17404
Having climbed Mt. Washington in my own car before, all I can say is WOW!
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July 20, 2017, 02:17 PM
45_Auto
Hell, that's a pretty tricky drive at normal speeds, can't even imagine what that race was like. Huge drop offs literally right next to the road, Been up it once, that's enough for me!
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July 20, 2017, 02:23 PM
6guns
That was pretty intense! Kept me on the edge of my seat.
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July 20, 2017, 02:25 PM
mutedblade
Pretty spectacular run. While I don't believe it is nearly as many switchbacks as PPHC, I am sure I wouldn't want to do that like TP did. I believe the guy was born without a fear gene. He is balls out with everything he does and this video shows how intense and focused he is.
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July 20, 2017, 02:35 PM
Jus228
I've been a fan of his for a long time. Great driving. I love that his cars are built in Vermont.
I've driven that auto road it's bad enough at 20mph, can't imagine doing it at those speeds especially without a co-driver.
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July 20, 2017, 03:09 PM
Otto Pilot
I've always said that Rally style racing on dirt and snow is probably the most intense car racing I see. Others may disagree, but getting loose and sideways on the side of a mountain or through a town just can't be beat.
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July 20, 2017, 03:13 PM
P250UA5
Looks like a ton of fun, rally & hillclimb type stuff would be quite a fun sport to get into. Not too much of it here in TX, aside from rallycross.
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July 20, 2017, 03:50 PM
Chance
There is a big bicycle race up the road every year. I did in once back in the 90s. It is crazy.
July 20, 2017, 04:01 PM
YellowJacket
doesn't look all that fast a lot of the time until you realize he averaged a touch over 77 mph.
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July 20, 2017, 04:11 PM
arfmel
Car must have a specially constructed seat to accomodate his pelotas grandes
July 20, 2017, 04:57 PM
smlsig
I've driven that road before and it is steeper than it looks. Rally drivers have to be THE BEST drivers in the world, hands down.
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July 20, 2017, 05:34 PM
PHPaul
He was a busy feller wasn't he?
Love me some rally videos, those guys have some serious stones!
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July 20, 2017, 05:59 PM
slosig
Watching the bit toward the last with the yellow line whipping back and forth underneath him as he chose his obviously straighter line, I was reminded of one of the expressions I remember from my late father. "I pay my taxes, I'll take my half wherever I want!"
July 20, 2017, 06:09 PM
Skins2881
Jesse
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July 20, 2017, 07:11 PM
Graniteguy
Looks funner than running up it - don't do it !!!
July 20, 2017, 07:12 PM
Graniteguy
quote:
Originally posted by YellowJacket: doesn't look all that fast a lot of the time until you realize he averaged a touch over 77 mph.
Driving up that at 15 mph is enough to scare the shit out of you.
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