Back from the Charlotte track.

[Gryphonzus]

The wife and I are back at the hotel from the laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Was not sure whether to go or not since the Indy track lap, and I am having Kidney stone problems. But BOY am I glad we did. I got up to 98MPH on the back stretch. We got to do 5 laps too. It was the most fun I have had in awhile. It felt strange driving on the banks but I kind of got used to it. Did not want to come in off the track when we were done. This is definately more fun that the last Marauderville. Even got to see Dom do his high jump to his car. Maybe he will fill in the details later. Sorry some of you had to cancel I know how that feels. I look forward to next year.:banana:

[Blackened300a]

I got up to 98MPH on the back stretch.

You should have backed off more. I reached about 105. Rumor has it that someone hit 140 on the back stretch.

[FastMerc]

Where are the pics,I got screwed out of coming.Want to see pics of the action....

[Adam12]

i got to 108 on the back stretch ive got a full video of the laps in and out of the car. when i get home tomorrow ill post all my pics and videos in a new post

[fastblackmerc]

It was the most fun you could have with your clothes on!

I hit 105+ coming out of turn 4 on to the front stretch. Any faster and I would have had to pass the pace car......

We actually got to run 10 laps total.

[CWright]

This was an absolute BLAST! Thanks to everyone who put this together! We hit 125 on the back stretch. I know of one who hit 135.

[napolitano]

I guess i will dream i was there a little more. Sounds like fun. Work got in the way. No work, no play. Definitely gong to sshso

[breeze]

I am having Kidney stone problems.

i know that feeling. dont see how you did the laps, i could barely walk and to think about sitting down yeah right.

[dakslim]

I got up to 105...what a blast. Got to go twice for a total of 10 laps. Some minor glitches in the "secure" parking lot at the Hilton...my car got booted one night...can you say Haggis? Last night someone mysteriously put "go Navy" beneath my Eagle Globe and Anchor...can you say CBT?

[teamrope]

Color me green with envy.... Wish we could have made it.

[frdwrnch]

I was right there w/ya Chris! That was awesome ( a lot better than the first set)! Enjoyed meeting you. I'll try to get to the shootout. Will let you know.

[CWright]

I was right there w/ya Chris! That was awesome ( a lot better than the first set)! Enjoyed meeting you. I'll try to get to the shootout. Will let you know.

It was great getting to meet y'all as well. The second 5 laps made the weekend for me! My father in law was very jealous today when I showed him the video. I told him he needs to go buy a Marauder and he could join us!:D Thanks again for going to bat to get us back out there!:bows:

[Bluerauder]

Yes, we definitely had a blast on the track at Charlotte !!! What a way to celebrate my birthday !!!


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte4.jpg

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[bugsyc]

We had a great time and it was a real pleasure meeting y'all...thanks for a great meet.

[Go2GuyFL]

Waiting on the apron:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs214.ash2/47728_1503354155662_1588490074 _1150202_7680818_n.jpg

Coming out of turn 2:
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[babbage]

Wow, I might have to come next year if you are doing the track again. What was the pace car? Sounds like you could go as fast as you wanted to? Did anyone get passed?

[CBT]

Wow, I might have to come next year if you are doing the track again. What was the pace car? Sounds like you could go as fast as you wanted to? Did anyone get passed?

Toyota something or another, and the chase car was a Toyota Highlander. Kyle, the track guy said no passing, but there was some side by side action, fo sho. Seeing Sherman rip by with those front tires about as wide as a post it note was insane, I don't know how that car even turned in the corners, lol.

[fastblackmerc]

Wow, I might have to come next year if you are doing the track again. What was the pace car? Sounds like you could go as fast as you wanted to? Did anyone get passed?

Pace car was some toyota hybrid piece of crap..... that's probably why they "limited" us to 85mph.

If you were "creative" you could go much faster............. rumor is that someone hit 140. I did 105+

To my knowledge no one got passed, some could have gotten passed and there was some running 2-wide in the turns.

Unless a there is divine intervention, MV 9 won't be in Charlotte, so unfortunately you missed what might have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

[1stMerc]

Unless a there is divine intervention, MV 9 won't be in Charlotte, so unfortunately you missed what might have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Try not to do it in the same place twice (at least back to back). Once in a life time opportunity was definately missed.

I had a blast!!!

You never know what you'll miss if you don't attend.

[GAMike]

This was an absolute BLAST! Thanks to everyone who put this together! We hit 125 on the back stretch. I know of one who hit 135.

I wonder who that was?????:D

[1stMerc]

The "Sherminator" sounded sick when he used the start/finish line as the tree and opened that dog up. Wish i had got a video.

[Ladyhawke]

Gordon (Haggis) hit 120 on the back straight, he went high in turns one and two then dived down and caught up to Blown3.8 before three and backed off instead of passing him.

[Marauderman]

Gordon (Haggis) hit 120 on the back straight, he went high in turns one and two then dived down and caught up to Blown3.8 before three and backed off instead of passing him.

That's about the way we did it too................oh such fun.....another mind video teat that will remain forever on rewind...........

[Motorhead350]

Someone from FL did 140 and gave me a coke.

[CBT]

Gordon (Haggis) hit 120 on the back straight, he went high in turns one and two then dived down and caught up to Blown3.8 before three and backed off instead of passing him.
Don't lie Haggis we know this is you highjackin Ladyhawkes account again :lol:

[rayjay]

What a BLAST! and I'll second the most fun with your clothes on comment! I know I did 105 at one point and was faster at another spot but didn't look because I was catching the the guy infront of me too quick and had to get on the binders or pass him.

[CBT]

What a BLAST! and I'll second the most fun with your clothes on comment! I know I did 105 at one point and was faster at another spot but didn't look because I was catching the the guy infront of me too quick and had to get on the binders or pass him.
I know you ripped across the start/finish flat out one time cause I made the comment to someone standing there "Wow! Damn his car sounded awesome didn't it!" You were truckin'.

[GAMike]

Someone from FL did 140 and gave me a coke.
Naw.... It was just 135:P and I live in GA. Good to meet you Dom:beer:

[Vortex]

Rod was my co-pilot and said I was hitting about 105 on the back straight the first time out. Second set of laps was a little slower but still pretty darn fun! Silversurfer had the high line and I had the low line going thru the turns in formation. I think the hardest part was making sure you didnt rearend the car in front of you going into turn 3!

[rayjay]

I know you ripped across the start/finish flat out one time cause I made the comment to someone standing there "Wow! Damn his car sounded awesome didn't it!" You were truckin'.

Yep, I'm pretty sure that was the time I knew I was going too fast. :D