Anyone ever been to this? raced in it, is anybody going this march? Thinking about running in it myself..
Tom

http://www.texasmile.com/

 

I'll be entering in the unlimited street class next year.

 

I would love to do it someday.

 

I have a buddy that did it in his GT2 and ran something like a 187 topspeed

 

Texas Mile was featured recently on the Speed Channel. I know a few local individuals who are trying to crack the 200mph club. I've been considering going to this event but don't think the Z was made to go that fast.

But if you want a better thrill, you may want to look at the the Big Bend Open Road Race. Now, this is something I have been seriously contemplating since last year.

http://www.bborr.com/

We are really blessed in Texas to have these two great events! Before I die, I will drive in one, maybe both, events!!!

 

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WOW! I never knew about the bb race...I just wanted to do 160-170 on the mile...the BB race looks like a blast...Im not quite getting it though..I just came of that site reading and reading...it says dont pass emergency vehicles etc unless waved by etc etc..then it says if you get a speeding ticket your disqualified...is this a legal or illegal race????LOL I cant tell..
Looks like a blast though!
I have the car with the motor, the brakes and the tires...would love to do it..

tell you what..lets take YOUR car first..you drive and I'll navigate!lol

 

I did it back in 05, lots of fun and I want to get back in it but the motor blew before I was able to take it back wompwompwompwomp





Gonzo

 

Not made to go that fast? Shoot my speed limiter wouldn't let me go past 160 on a 5 mile stretch. :P

If you do go to BB let me know. I have been wanting to go as well.

 

The Big Bend Open Road Race is definitely what I've been wanting to do for years. It was just a matter of getting the right car for the event. And I think my Z is currently setup to do well -- 59 freakin' open Texas miles! If I do go, I'll make sure to let you know and post it in this forum. Lots of freakin' American domestic V8 muscle cars on the list . . . we need to show 'em our Zs can do well in this race.

 

I'm all there. What kind of qualifications do we need to have?

 

I have a friend who's done the BBORR for the past few years. He has a blast. I plan on doing it.

 

Just check out the site and see what class you'd run in. Your car has to be setup to run certain speed classes. Safety equipment is required, too.

 

Do they shut down that highway for this race? surely they do..I still dont understand what they said about a speeding ticket getting you disqualified...almost sounds like the cannonball run!lol

 

Sounds like something I need to research more of. Thanks!

 

Looking at youtube the BBORR does look like a blast!

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Im gonna start a new thread on this!..
Tom

 

There are no qualifications -- just pass the tech inspection and pick the "MPH" you want.