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I had gotten a pass to Texas Motor Speedway for Christmas for the Drive along program. I went a couple of weeks ago and learned that there really is more to it than just goin fast, turnin left and pitting at the right time. I was in the #24 Dupont (Jeff Gordon) chevy. I had an instructor with me but, baseline, I drove that bad boy for 8 laps at over 150 miles per hour. My brother was driving Dale Jrs car. The first 2 laps were to get use to the tracks timing and then it was on. We were'nt allowed to pass but my instructor let me pas a few times due to "slower" traffic. OMG was that a total blast. We got a vid with in car, photos and the experience for $150. I wanna go again ....LOL. I was amazed to feel the car basically turning itsself into the turns. The instructor told me that the car was actually pushing just a bit and showed me where the push was happening. It was awesome to really experience it. I've driven fast on the roads but nothing like this. If ya ever get the chance I suggest givin it a whirl. You wont regret it.
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