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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 02:19 AM
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Hi Guys,

Went track day at Fuji Speedway Short course this Tuesday, it was great FUN!!
Here are some photos to share.... spinned twice that day

On the way to the track


Under the hood


Some other cars that day


Some cornering action (First one is where I spinned)


See the DC5 behind me?
My lap time is better than him and his car has water temp problem



Will try to post video once I know how to transfer from DV to my laptop.
Enjoy
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 02:50 AM
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Thanks for the pics! http://www.fujispeedway.co.jp/....html

How much is a track day over there?
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 02:52 AM
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Fun pixoRz
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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It cost me 17,000 yen, roughly 150USD to go on the track.
And on top, you have to add the 8000 yen toll fee for the highway....

But is worth it!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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whoa! $70 to use the highway.. i knew european and japanesse had highway fairs.. but 8000 yen.. OUCH
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:50 AM
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Looks like great fun Alan - and what a view

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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Nice pics. Looks like fun.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 06:04 AM
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Looks like fun.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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Looks fun!! Wish i could race there as well...

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 07:37 AM
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so whats up with e banked looking track in the last pic, tell me ther is not going to be a nascar race there.?
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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Very cool!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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awesome stuff mang. JDM goodness.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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killer pixors man
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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I dont think its for nascar...Looks more like a high speed ring.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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hey great pictures. were you ever at the track before they rebuilt it? i wonder what the significant changes were other than the track..

there was an ad in the new CARBOY saying that they need driving instructors asap at fugi, ahem. yoshi send in your resume

how long was the drive from tokyo? isnt sugo a little closer?
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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Great pics, wonder what was wrong w/ the DC5R??
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris93Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what was wrong w/ the DC5R??</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's a DC5, duh!! That's what's wrong.

just kidding

Sweet, thanks for the pics! I got my 30 seconds of culture today!

-Chris
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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pretty
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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JDM cLicky PoW?
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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Nice!

Wasn't Fuji speedway the site of the Japanese GP before Suzuka?

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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Damn, what scenery! Looks fun!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice!

Wasn't Fuji speedway the site of the Japanese GP before Suzuka?

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It's where Lauda quit after 2 laps (in a downpour) and handed the 1976 F1 championship to James Hunt.

Toyota is making a big push to have Fuji put back on the F1 calendar.
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