Benm Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, JFskiDan said: Most people in the Poconos are too stupid to be able to figure out how to avoid the race track for 2 weekends out of the year. Pretty fucked up because I live here and I can only imagine it's people in the developments bitching that they can't get onto 115. -Most- know what to expect race wknds. 2 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Are they no longer doing an IndyCar event at Pocono? No, they've stopped. Sad face. 1 hour ago, RidgeRacer said: I got stuck in that traffic my first year living here and realized that there are alternate routes everywhere. Lesson learned. No big deal. Yup Edit: if you're smart, you go the opposite direction to the Wal-Mart in Lehighton. Edited May 18, 2020 by Benm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, saltyant said: Take it to the ski thread. Strike 2. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMSKI Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Do you remember how much you sold the Ranger for? The Jetta I sold almost three years later for $2,000 then did my first lease 1999 Jetta. My mom gave it away for free to a neighbor kid like 5 years ago. I used to drive it when I was back in town until then. No rust in the Southwest so cars last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarponhead Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 My mom gave it away for free to a neighbor kid like 5 years ago. I used to drive it when I was back in town until then. No rust in the Southwest so cars last forever. When I first started working at my job there was a post doc who bought a 20+ yo Mercedes for next to nothing from an old couple in Arizona (no other owners). When I ask why go to Arizona for a used car he gave exactly your reason 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 I’m laughing so hard...and guilty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) @Benm the governor said that the races at Pocono next month can happen if Monroe county gets into the yellow zone but no fans. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pennlive.com/news/2020/05/gov-wolf-pocono-nascar-races-may-go-on-next-month-if-monroe-county-is-in-yellow-phase.html%3foutputType=amp Edited May 19, 2020 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Perhaps more stimulus money coming..and I’ve heard there could be a couple more payments... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 I never even got my sba loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Stimulus Debit cards? They aren't being made here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 11 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: @Benm the governor said that the races at Pocono next month can happen if Monroe county gets into the yellow zone but no fans. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pennlive.com/news/2020/05/gov-wolf-pocono-nascar-races-may-go-on-next-month-if-monroe-county-is-in-yellow-phase.html%3foutputType=amp They are probably going to cancel it because @RidgeRacer's daughter is going to tear up the track in Salty's car. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 29 minutes ago, toast21602 said: They are probably going to cancel it because @RidgeRacer's daughter is going to tear up the track in Salty's car. The more i think about this, the more i get kind of jealous of @RidgeRacer. I would so love to take a spin around that track in one of my cars, just to say i did it. I do think they have open track time, but still, the graduation thing is pretty cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 minute ago, JFskiDan said: The more i think about this, the more i get kind of jealous of @RidgeRacer. I would so love to take a spin around that track in one of my cars, just to say i did it. I do think they have open track time, but still, the graduation thing is pretty cool. keep an ear open. they occasionally have fundraisers where you pay $10 (or more if you want) and you can drive around. not sure if you have a motorcycle but they do it for them too. this year everything is jacked up tho. its a little pricey but people highly recommend the sc racing experience if you want to go fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Benm said: keep an ear open. they occasionally have fundraisers where you pay $10 (or more if you want) and you can drive around. not sure if you have a motorcycle but they do it for them too. this year everything is jacked up tho. its a little pricey but people highly recommend the sc racing experience if you want to go fast. Since you are probably following things like this closer than many of us, if you hear something please post it here. I'd definitely be interested in just doing it for the experience. My BIL was gifted the racing experience for his graduation. He isn't a big racing fan but said it was incredible to zip around the track like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFskiDan Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Benm said: not sure if you have a motorcycle Bad things happen when i try to ride a motorcycle. Nobody wants to see me on a motorcycle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Can you go as fast as you want at Pocono? My Sonic can go over 100 mph and I want to drive fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benm Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 33 minutes ago, saltyant said: Can you go as fast as you want at Pocono? My Sonic can go over 100 mph and I want to drive fast. for the fundraisers? i doubt it. i guess you technically can go as fast as you want once you have access to the track, expect to leave in handcuffs though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 The more i think about this, the more i get kind of jealous of [mention=264]RidgeRacer[/mention]. I would so love to take a spin around that track in one of my cars, just to say i did it. I do think they have open track time, but still, the graduation thing is pretty cool. For what it's worth I'll probably be in the passenger seat. Despite my desire to speed around the track, she's had a tough go of it with all activities cancelled, no prom etc. I have to let her drive... although I'm gonna see if I can somehow drive too of course. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: For what it's worth I'll probably be in the passenger seat. Despite my desire to speed around the track, she's had a tough go of it with all activities cancelled, no prom etc. I have to let her drive... although I'm gonna see if I can somehow drive too of course. I just did a search to find if there are any Enterprise locations that have some nice premium one-day rentals and there are not many options unless you want a Cadillac. So, enjoy Salty's car. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 I just did a search to find if there are any Enterprise locations that have some nice premium one-day rentals and there are not many options unless you want a Cadillac. So, enjoy Salty's car. The only Sonic I'm interested in is Sonic the Hedgehog. He handles curves and even loops quite nicely. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyant Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, Benm said: for the fundraisers? i doubt it. i guess you technically can go as fast as you want once you have access to the track, expect to leave in handcuffs though. "I got arrested for driving fast at a racetrack". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 30 minutes ago, toast21602 said: I just did a search to find if there are any Enterprise locations that have some nice premium one-day rentals and there are not many options unless you want a Cadillac. So, enjoy Salty's car. turo.com might be of some help with this kind of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, Schif said: turo.com might be of some help with this kind of thing You're right. 2010 Honda Insight for $33/day. The 2017 Dodge Charger was the best bet. Not much selection in the Pocono area 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiggio Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Benm said: i guess you technically can go as fast as you want once you have access to the track, expect to leave in handcuffs though. Mmm, I doubt it, especially in these litigious times... Many moons ago, a buddy of mine invited me up to a closed car show up at Pocono for the Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati group that he belonged. He owned a Ferrari. Of course, I looked kinda out of place there with my turbo Subaru XT coupe. You were allowed to take your car out on the track, but had to stay behind a pace car, limited to 100MPH and below. However, if you had your car inspected by track mechanics, had a fire suit, helmet, yada, yada, yada, they let you go crazy. A few drivers did it and ended up spinning their cars. At least I got to take a spin around the racetrack, but limited to 100MPH. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Benm said: for the fundraisers? i doubt it. i guess you technically can go as fast as you want once you have access to the track, expect to leave in handcuffs though. If salty got taken to jail all the inmates would be cat calling him and blowing him kisses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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