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Hehe haters gotta hate

Longest "straight" is enough to get the Honda up to about 120 (limiter in 3rd) if I get the previous corner exit OK. Remember it's only got 120kW, and weighs well over 1000kg so certainly not a drag weapon (I peak out at about 175-180 down the straight at Lakeside). I'd say the faster AWD guys would possibly get up to 130 - 140 (total guess there). I have no idea how long the straight is, but that might give you a bit of an idea. Besides, it's not really a straight, but generally enough to let you keep it flat for the length of it.

Here's a vid of an Evo running the course to show you the track.

Any AWD on semis will do well out there, specially if you're not afraid to get it sliding a bit. The slower AWD's tend to drive within the friction limits (or go totally nuts and hang it sideways everywhere). I'd say a decently prepped emo, with experienced driver should shake up the top guys quite nicely.

Pity about the R35 comment - I'd like to see one run. Maybe if I ever end up owning one it will make it out there.

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I wanna go :) I think low range runs out at about 100 from memory, so might have to stick in high ;) - but the bloody stability control doesn't turn all the way off unless in Low. Grrrr

A 35 would go well no doubt, cheater gearbox.

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:) good stuff! its awesome fun. might want to whack some mudflaps on it - reduces cleaning time by hours! lol A couple more events and I'll be able to make my own autocross track at home...
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yeah the QR Wed Arvo Sprints have 2 sessions on Clubman track and 2 sessions on Sprint track. Not sure if I'll do the autocross or the QR thing... the weather could decide for me if i don't make up my mind beforehand

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