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Old 04-13-2003, 10:22 PM
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Volvo R Event, Excellent........

For those who signed up are in for a treat, the event was absolutely awesome. The place is set up as an Autocross and you get to beat the shit out of S60Rs and V70Rs.....they even have a timed run at the end to see who wins. They actually break you up into groups of 15. These guys encourage you to romp on the cars.

Very impressive car, the adjustable suspension is really cool and the Brembos were great. The car had excellent power, little bit of lag which I expected. I was extremely surprised at how nice the interior was, much better than I was expecting. I think I'm sold, will probably test drive the S4 though (why not).

Volvo doesn't fool around, they had race car drivers from Bondurant and Skip Barber there instructing each group.
















This guy was from Jersey......not bad.









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Excellent. I can't wait for mine:
"You are confirmed for the Volvo R Driving Experience on Sunday, 06/01/2003, 8:00AM - 10:00AM"
Old 04-13-2003, 10:31 PM
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was that the thing by the belmont racetrack off the cross island? how old do you have to be to participate?
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Originally posted by yoni
was that the thing by the belmont racetrack off the cross island? how old do you have to be to participate?
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This took place at Shea Stadium, you have to be 21 to drive the cars.
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How the heck did you all sign up for this?
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Originally posted by Beltfed
This took place at Shea Stadium, you have to be 21 to drive the cars.
which time did u wind up doing???

i was the 8 - 10 bracket
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Originally posted by Scooter
which time did u wind up doing???

i was the 8 - 10 bracket
I was at the 1-3 Timeslot, there was no way I was going to be able to orchestrate the 3 friends who signed up for this thing to get up at 6AM on a Sunday (wasn't going to happen).
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Originally posted by Zapata
How the heck did you all sign up for this?
I posted a link on the forum about a month or so ago.
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haha, we chewed up the tires for u guys pretty good

actually, the tires looked like they held up VERY well considering this was the 2nd day
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Re: Volvo R Event, Excellent........

originally posted by beltfed



heil hitler! :d
Old 04-14-2003, 12:21 AM
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Re: Re: Volvo R Event, Excellent........

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HEIL HITLER!
Hey, my bud can be a real asshole....but he's not that bad, for the most part anyway.
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Originally posted by BlueCLS6
Excellent. I can't wait for mine:
"You are confirmed for the Volvo R Driving Experience on Sunday, 06/01/2003, 8:00AM - 10:00AM"
Mine is on 5/31/03 1:00PM.
By the way, where is El Toro Air station??
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Originally posted by Beltfed
I posted a link on the forum about a month or so ago.
fawk.........pardon me while i go kick myself............
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shit, i was there for 1 pm too, too bad we did not meet up

i got a best time of 18:57

how,d you guys do?
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Beltfed,

Can you still sign up for different cities? Is there a link anywhere with more info?
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Originally posted by 6spdCL-S
Beltfed,

Can you still sign up for different cities? Is there a link anywhere with more info?
http://www.VolvoRDrive.com/
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Originally posted by 6spdCL-S
Beltfed,

Can you still sign up for different cities? Is there a link anywhere with more info?
You sure can........go here and check to see if anything is in your area (or somewhat nearby anyway). If there is, you can sign up.

http://www.volvordrive.com/

Oh, so you got the link twice.
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Here are some vids from the Event, they aren't mine.

http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~phanp/V...perience/Vids/
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