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Old 07-18-2017, 10:03 PM
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I had the good fortune to be able to take my 928 to a Chin track event at VIR over the 4th of July weekend. VIR is my "home track", not the reason I moved to NC but certainly a sweetener. Anyway, I needed an alternate car to take up for the Sunday portion of the event after taking my 944R on Saturday and the 928 fit the bill.

I have never had the 928 on track. My impressions in a nutshell are: great acceleration out of the corners. A little heavy in the corners. The cornering comment is based on a comparison to my 944 track car, which is not exactly fair. The 944 is much lighter and very stiffly sprung. Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed my day with the 928.

Here are some of the best photos taken by the pro photographer on site. Kudos to him!














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Way cool!
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Fun ain't it?

Needs more tire, more spring, less weight and more power.

But fun!
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Needs more tire, more spring, less weight and more power.
Hmm. Sounds like the secret Coca Cola formula
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Great to see a Shark on the track... and VIR is fabulous. Lucky guy that you're only an hour and a half away.

I'll bet your Shark isn't as "heavy in the corners" as that 2 ton Challenger behind you.
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Originally Posted by GeorgeM
I'll bet your Shark isn't as "heavy in the corners" as that 2 ton Challenger behind you.
Interesting comment. Depending on the year, that Challenger might weigh less than the 928.
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Nice!

I try to get there once a month in season, sorry I missed you!

Any video?
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Originally Posted by harveyf
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Needs more tire, more spring, less weight and more power.
Hmm. Sounds like the secret Coca Cola formula
A'hem...


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Sorry Ken, no video. Just a pleasant Sunday drive, without having to worry about on coming drivers, speeding tickets, and runoff areas



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