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To: RobbyS

Yeah, you really have to wonder how Nascar, rally, and f1 drivers drive as fast as they do.


50 posted on 12/02/2013 9:06:50 PM PST by struggle
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To: struggle

They are not like you and me. I never could hit a 90 MPH fastball either.


51 posted on 12/02/2013 9:08:47 PM PST by RobbyS (quotes)
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To: struggle

There cars are designed to hug the road once they hit 60mph, because air pressure difference between what’s above and below the car is so great, or so I’ve read. At sufficient speed, they could honestly drive upside down and now worry.


53 posted on 12/02/2013 9:11:48 PM PST by Jonty30 (What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults)
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To: struggle
Yeah, you really have to wonder how Nascar, rally, and f1 drivers drive as fast as they do.

They train. My husband races Porsches and open wheel race cars (formula one style cars). He has taken several training workshops and just like pilots they have to log hours to get certified.

It is in his dna though. he has something in him when he gets behind a wheel. it is sort of a focus that is supernatural. most people don't have it. i think it is a combination of training, time driving, and personality. these are not the type of men that have mindless conversations when driving--haha.

84 posted on 12/02/2013 10:33:11 PM PST by GOP Poet
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To: struggle

Reflexes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD17cX9MvNg


87 posted on 12/02/2013 10:42:13 PM PST by ltc8k6
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One part is knowing the vehicle. Most drivers will not take an unknown vehicle to high speeds without some
drive time and knowing it's limitations. The Pros drive the same cars and know those cars inside and out.
In my youth there were opportunities to drive Super sprint but I just didn't like the sport. I liked the demolition.
107 posted on 12/03/2013 1:24:02 AM PST by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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