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I'd argue that the track is a much safer place to get used to the power of a twin turbo Z. Where else do you receive classroom instruction before heading out to push your limits? On the street, you don't have an instructor (who is comfortable and knowledgable at triple-digit speeds) showing you the proper line, correct braking/shifting/acceleration points, and above all, keeping you safe with respect to the track and the other cars. Lastly - everyone at the track is there to have fun and be safe. Theres a wrecker and several Emergency Vehicles standing by - ready to help folks out on *seconds* notice. You don't have that kind of coverage on the street. Personally, I would *much* rather have folks pushing their cars and taking risks on a track, as opposed to on public roads. Just my two cents - sorry for the novel :) About the tractor trailer - I agree with 'not staying alongside big trucks' - I was in the process of passing him when it happened. Unfortunately, I was in moderate traffic and didn't really have anywhere else to go when he started to pull over - this was a stupid mistake on my part. When riding a motorcycle, you always have an escape route - I should have been applying the same theory to driving the Z on such a busy and dangerous highway. I appreciate the tips on tractor trailers - I'm going to be *much* more vigilant in the future.
'90 300ZX Twin Turbo | '94 Lightning | '04 WRX
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