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Memorial Day Weekend 2001

Green Flag Driving Laguna Seca Open Track Event

Date Subject Notes
May 26 2001 2001 Cobra R The wife's car was a 2001 Corvette Z06 - faster in the turns, but not down the straight.
May 26 2001 2001 Cobra R Track Time  With 385 HP, the passing flag was out a lot.
May 26 2001 2001 Cobra R Engine Bay  They were nice enough to show me what was under the bulging hood.
May 26 2001 Ferrari 355 Rear View  I went along for a ride in a different 355 F1. This car shifts fast and hard (200ms), corners and brakes really well. Worth every penny.
May 26 2001 Ferrari 355 Front View  The door handle is tucked away inside the larger door vent.
May 26 2001 More Ferraris  I don't believe that these were tracked.
May 26 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT  The Ferrari owners said this is the first time they'd ever seen a Lambo on the track. I think it was a subtle insult...
May 26 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT Engine Bay  This car was in my run group. Not sure if it has two wheels or one big rolling pin across the back. I waved it by a couple of times ; )
May 26 2001 Lotus Elan  There was a nice selection of Lotuses at the event. Last year's event included a Europa.
May 26 2001 Rare Lotus Elise  Sorry Lambo, when this car showed up, it received all the attention.
May 26 2001 Rare Lotus Elise Rear View  This car can only be trailered - it's not DOT or EPA legal. One company suggested importing and certifying the car with an NSX engine, but this car is authentic.
May 26 2001 Lotus V8  All Lotuses should be this yellow
May 26 2001 Lotus V8 Hot Pit  
May 26 2001 Lotus V8 Track  
May 26 2001 Porsche 968 Turbo Front View  The fastest of the Porcheses that day.
May 26 2001 Porsche 968 Turbo Side View