Don't get me wrong, i enjoy watching racing videos where spectators hang out in places that vehicles could obviously get to just because i like the racing, but it never ceases to be stupid to see people in places like that. How about the outside of a high-speed turn coming over a crest? Why the hell not?
In reply to Vigo:
I would watch from somewhere like that but if something goes wrong I know I deserved it.
Vigo wrote: Don't get me wrong, i enjoy watching racing videos where spectators hang out in places that vehicles could obviously get to just because i like the racing, but it never ceases to be stupid to see people in places like that. How about the outside of a high-speed turn coming over a crest? Why the hell not?
You're not a real man unless you can slap the car as it goes by.
(People actually did this in the Group B days in the less-developed countries. Service crews would occasionally find a finger in the side vents)
They should do what they did to F1 after Senna died. Make the tracks safer.
Problem corner? Add more runout area.
Speeds to high? Add a chicane like LeMans.
I don't think it's an insurance problem for most of the major car companies. VAG certainly can afford to pay out for damages; just look at how much they lost on each Veyrone.
Swank Force One wrote:
Your post intrigues me, do you have a newsletter I can sign up for? (who is that?! 
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Update: Looks like Pikes Peak might become the Nurburgring replacement. Being a factory test driver would become a lot more dangerous!
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/07/with-nurburgring-records-dead-automakers-begin-pikes-peak-chest-thumping/
There would also be a greater focus on boost, electric power and power in general in supercars. If there are any more nails needed in the coffin of "purist" (NA + ICE-only) supercars, this would provide them.
In reply to GameboyRMH: Sounds like a great opportunity for one ton truck manufacturers. Hitch up a 20,000 lb trailer and run it up and down Pikes Peak until failure. Brag about result.
GameboyRMH wrote: Update: Looks like Pikes Peak might become the Nurburgring replacement. Being a factory test driver would become a lot more dangerous!
This. Always knew that 'greeny hell' place was too soft. 
The replacement for that should be in Ware, Massachusetts. "Maple Hell"
In reply to chaparral:
Still too much pussiness........they just need to all pool their resources and rent out the isle of man TT course a few times a year. 
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