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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Photos of 997S in action on track

Here are some photos from Hallett from the weekend. Had a lot of fun and turned some decent times for my first time out. 129.459 was my best time.

A big thanks to tblackj and MexicoBlue for all their help.

http://www.autocrossphoto.com/hallett0807/
 
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Going to the track is awesome isn't it?!?!?! I was at Sebring 2 weekends ago and back this last weekend.

I'd post a pic or 2 but there seems to be a problem with this site.
 
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are the tapes required or do you put it on to protect the healights, fogs and certain areas?
looks like you guys had fun.
 
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great pics, looked like fun
 
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Some nice shots too.
 
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The tape is there to protect the areas, I know it looks terrible, but it keeps track debris from tearing up the paint and pitting the lights. It also keeps the rubber off the paint.

It was a blast, I am really looking forward to the next time out.
 
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they let you all run wih the top down? WOW.
 
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they let you all run wih the top down? WOW.
They did, it was a closed private track day.
 
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They did, it was a closed private track day.
What is the top speed on the straights at the track you went to? I could not imagine in a Cabriolet what it would feel like and what the aerodynamics would be like at 130mph I hit at the track I go to.
 
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top speed is just over 100 or so, maybe 105 in 2 places.
 
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awesome photos! looks like you guys had a great time...keep on trackin'
 
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