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nizam · Post by **nizam** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:00 pm

The view above Buttonwillow ... just 20mins from the track

Fernando · Post by **Fernando** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:12 pm

What a spectacular view Nizaam.

We won't be taking static view shots around our race tracks here,unless you like highway's and buildings...

The only South African race track that has absolutely spectacular scenery is the East London GP circuit but that is more than a 1000kms from where I live unfortunatly.

It runs right next to the ocean.

grant · Post by **grant** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:15 pm

Nizam, what highways were those? The mountain shot, is that facing SLO?

sh0rtlife · Post by **sh0rtlife** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:59 pm

wow ...wonderful pic's

nizam · Post by **nizam** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:09 am

Fernando wrote:What a spectacular view Nizaam. We won't be taking static view shots around our race tracks here,unless you like highway's and buildings...

Actually, we are quite blessed here in Northern California (which isn't actually "northern" geographically ... but we call it that

). We have five (5) race tracks within 3 hours of home, and outside of one of them, they are all picturesque.

City tracks are kinda cool too, but it takes a different type of photographer and photography to bring out the "beauty". Monaco is one such track.

I think there are pics of some tracks in New Zealand that are right by the cliff edges on the ocean, (don't know the name) that is also breathtaking.

nizam · Post by **nizam** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:12 am

grant wrote:Nizam, what highways were those? The mountain shot, is that facing SLO?

Grant, here's the topo map of the HWY:

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Read all about it here:

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25

California has some fantastic roads ... just not locally where we live where they are covered in potholes, ruts, and other Alfa-wheel-bending and suspension-crashing features.

PietereQ · Post by **PietereQ** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:53 pm

Wow, nice pics and alfas of course

Looks like the trip to the track was fun.

MD · Post by MD » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:04 am

Seems like California and Oz have a lot in common. Those roads could be anywhere in Australia. Our only problem is trained Kaolas in Gum trees with radar guns and wankers in Q cars to hand out PYC tickets to the ball. The only thing I have yet to see is an inflated weather ballon equipped with radar detection..unfortunately modern motor touring has turned to crappola...so good roads just increase the pain

Post by **Michael** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:07 am

nizam wrote:Ex-Alfetta driver in his new car, finding out that when slicks let go, they let go

Hi Nizam:

Is this Mark (forgot his last name) from Santa Barbara who runs the pool construction company? He used to drive a red Alfetta and used to have an old Camaro too.
He was in the same AROSC intro course at Willow Springs as I was in.

Cheers,

Post by **Zamani** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:50 am

No, I think you're referring to Mark Hesthal. This ex-Alfetta racer is Jim Ferris, but I was told he was also involved with pools.

grant · Post by **grant** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:47 am

LOL, that's what Mr. Ferris is driving now?? I had no idea.

His Alfetta looked pretty sweet. Look like I'll never get to drive against it on the track

OzMidnight · Post by **OzMidnight** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:27 pm

MD wrote: The only thing I have yet to see is an inflated weather ballon equipped with radar detection..

Stop it, you'll give them ideas..............

nizam · Post by **nizam** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:24 pm

grant wrote:LOL, that's what Mr. Ferris is driving now?? I had no idea.

His Alfetta looked pretty sweet. Look like I'll never get to drive against it on the track

Grant, it's for sale you know. You could just buy a completely sorted race car (granted, a 116 instead of your 161) and race that ...

grant · Post by **grant** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:28 pm

I don't think it is, I just happened to pull up ebay when his car had 3 minutes left in the auction!

It sold for 7.5K, pretty close to what he was asking for.

I didn't know that thing was so well sorted, wish I could have seen it drive.

ar4me · Post by **ar4me** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:14 am

Jim has been driving and winning in the orange Alfetta GT for years, and he has had it for sale at least a couple of times (if I recall correctly).
Jes