Cissie
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« on: June 28, 2006, 08:04:58 pm » |
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I am going to Toronto in September to see among other things the American LeMans. Has anyone ever been and if so what can I expect.
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Matt Harper
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2006, 09:36:57 pm » |
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Canada Phil - where is the whizzened old goat?
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If it\'s good and fast, it won\'t be cheap. If it\'s fast and cheap, it won\'t be good. If it\'s good and cheap, it won\'t be fast.
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Canada Phil
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2006, 05:05:57 am » |
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Canada Phil - where is the whizzened old goat?
Whizzened Goat reporting for duty  Hi Cissie, I take it you mean the ALMS at Mosport in September? About 1 1/2 hours from Toronto. What would you like to know? Excellent track. Camping onsite. Good views. Paddock is accesable. Bring beer and food. Canada Phil |
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Werner
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2006, 06:00:18 am » |
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...Excellent track. Camping onsite. Good views. Paddock is accesable. Bring beer and food.
Canada Phil
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hoping that the car would break down. I came away in love with the place." - Eddie Irvine
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Christopher
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2006, 08:45:01 am » |
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I was fortunate enough to be working in Detroit a few years back (fortunate….and Detroit..…probably not the best combination of words) and had the opportunity to drive up and see ALMS at Mosport.
I did not camp as I had to get back for work the next day.
But it did come across as an excellent circuit for viewing, with real challenging corners and the natural elevations providing some tricky moments for faster cars lapping the slower ones. The track and lack of run offs reminded me of the circuits of yesteryear that are often featured in Motorsport mag.
Was able to park right next to the track and walk around the pits without any hassle.
I think this was back in 2000 / 2001 so things might be different now.
Generally really enjoyed the whole day because it was not like the 'officious' UK circuits.
I seem to recall that some of the roads in that area are quite good for a hoon…….
The only down side was the grief and vehicle search I got at Passport control…….
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2006, 10:34:46 am » |
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I am going to Toronto in September to see among other things the American LeMans. Has anyone ever been and if so what can I expect.
I'll be in Toronto in September too - date please? |
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Robbo SPS
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2006, 01:11:45 pm » |
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I'll be leaving Toronto in just 2 weeks after a day at champ cars and a few other things arranged by Phil.
SHould be good.
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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2006, 02:07:55 pm » |
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Mosport's one of the great, venerable old North American circuits. Fast and challenging, it was the home of the Canadian GP (along with St. Jovite) until 1978. One of the original Can-Am circuits, has seen all of the greats over its illustrious history. Can't go wrong with a race weekend there.
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Matt Harper
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« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2006, 06:53:35 pm » |
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Whizzened Goat reporting for duty Phil Where have you bean, old been? I was worried that you'd snuffed-it and nobody told me! Will we be seeing you at Road Atlanta in the fall, as usual? Regards Matt |
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Cissie
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« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2006, 07:21:40 pm » |
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Thanks you all for your info.
We are flying out on the 30th Aug and staying until the 4th Sept when we fly on to San Francisco.
I cant wait, it sounds great! although we wont be camping, that is just for LeMans...
Maybe we will see some of you there?
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Canada Phil
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« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2006, 04:52:31 am » |
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Hi Matt,
Computer was down for many weeks. I hope to attend Petit again. time will tell.
Cissie,
There will be a full week end of racing Friday Saturday and Sunday. many commute from Toronto.
Phil
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