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I did the "Ride Along" Program out in Vegas a few years ago. It was very cool and worth the $$$. I'd love to try it at Bristol!!! :)

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I had reservations for 22 laps at Vegas back in March, 750 bucks if I remember right, problem was we went to the Crazy Horse the night before and blew most of the cash. :) But this year will be the year, The place advertises 160 mph is doable at vegas. :eek: Bristol would be so fun, but after you run Bristol, you should be qualifyed to run the car at DAYTONA!

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Well, I am back and fairly satisfied. 12 laps for $350 is not really that bad of a deal. However, I thought I could handle another 20mph on top of the 104 that i averaged. Problem is, they make you follow an instructor car that you have to maintain 3 car lenghts behind. No problem! I wanted to pass! What was funny is alot of the guys who got out of the car shaking like they just got the poo scared out of them! Got a few pics, but I have no means of posting them. If I get time, I may set up an account somewhere that I can post a few.

 

If you like horespower, you really need to try this out! :cheers:

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