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I used to run this canyon every day, for 6 months while working on our house in LA...  <2

Awesome roads... It would be kinda cool to do a sight seeing club run..

Great Idea, Tho I dont know if theres anything else to do up there but drive. The only "Destination" I saw was the ski lodge about 30 miles in. Of course, you're prolly much more familiar with the surroundings, any suggestions?

It would be a fun trip regardless.
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Took tha Big Orange out for a spin on Highway 2. Never been there B4, thought I'd check it out.
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It was a Tuesday afternoon. I'd heard the weekend traffic up there can get pretty hefty, but today it was just me and the mountain.
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I've been on many great roads & rides, mostly astride a Harley. Never one like this tho. As soon as I cleared "Civilization" it became a two lane stretch cutting its way in and through the canyons.
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Oh, good grief! That sweeper was Great! Prolly be the only one...wait! Hold-on, carve this turn- High entry/late twothirdsapex/high exit, setup for the next...oohh, that one was even better....
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...Keeping it in third, plenty of torque coming out and enough compression going in- havent touched the brakes for miles...

At about 55 miles in I stopped and took a breather. Realized I was getting kinda tired (kinda O> old) and would still have to drive back.
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It struck me about fifteen minutes into my little break that I hadnt seen or heard a single soul since i'd been there. Hadnt passed one in 20 miles. The only sounds were made by me &/or the wind coming up the canyon.
Spectacular!
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Of course, as I'm thinking this, the unmistakable ROAR of an American V-8 crescendos in from the east. It builds in fury until a black A/C Cobra blows by in joyous WOT.
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Take some pics, suck down some water, soak up a little more silence, then its time to go.
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The drive back is a little faster- no hidden descending radius killer turns to worry about. I'm familiar with the road now and i push it just a little bit harder- but not much. So many beautifully long sweepers and quick switchbacks - one after the other-What a Great driving road!
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The car was flawless, tho I see a new set of Borla Cat-Backs in my near future- lotsa heat in the cockpit!
As I type this I cant help but think how fortunate I am to live in the best part of the best state of the best country in the world, and have access to such a great car with so many great roads to ring it out on.
Heres to the Good Life!

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I plan to be there 6:30ish- looks like we'll have a good showing

Hey Eddie,

Sounds like a challenge has been made!

You'll probably want some practice laps?

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HeyWaitaminuteHoldOnWhatjustHappenedHere!?! Who tha heck is FastEddie and how did I just challenge him?
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Hmmm...
Is he any good?

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Hey Mark,

You can help next time by standing next to me during our "driver's meeting" and letting our group know that when I tell them it's a cruise, not a race, you can re-enforce my statements! ..... mostly kidding,

Dan

PS  Need to get you out to the track this fall.

ShhhhSH, I'm under cover
Track sounds like a great way to really learn how to drive this car, count me in.

I'm in +1 as yet to be determined Co-Pilot.

Hey Guys & Gals
I'm able to post now thanks to Cathy. Just wanted to say thanks for the great welcome! Really surprised to see picks of me & the Big Orange. I really enjoyed the run & it was great to be around such a fun loving group <1
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Looking forward to the Super Car Show in July! My buddy Francisco had a great time also & is now in the market for a Viper. He's been telling everybody at work how much fun he had, and I'm now taking bids for the opportunity to Co-Pilot in July.
See you all soon
-Mark