World's Top 15 Race Courses
03-01-2009, 07:20 PM
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how did they come up with this list? They used the following criteria:
1.) Track Features: Length, number of corners, golf course-like water hazards, etc.
2.) Level of Danger: Those corners from above? How sharp are they? Are there drop-offs like Laguna Seca?
3.) Trees: Yes, you heard us, trees. It's great as an indicator of age, and it also diffuses engine noise, heightening the thrill of being there for viewers. Without them, everything ends up sounding alike ? one long, droning buzz that never leaves.
So, based on those three criteria, here's the full gallery
01.) Spa-Francorchamps
02.) Brands Hatch
03.) Le Mans
04.) Bathurst
05.) Nurburgring (Nordschleife)
06.) Isle Of Man
07.) Laguna Seca
08.) Brno
09.) Donnington Park
10.) Imola
11.) Monza
12.) Monaco
13.) Suzuka
14.) Mosport
15.) Road America
1.) Track Features: Length, number of corners, golf course-like water hazards, etc.
2.) Level of Danger: Those corners from above? How sharp are they? Are there drop-offs like Laguna Seca?
3.) Trees: Yes, you heard us, trees. It's great as an indicator of age, and it also diffuses engine noise, heightening the thrill of being there for viewers. Without them, everything ends up sounding alike ? one long, droning buzz that never leaves.
So, based on those three criteria, here's the full gallery
01.) Spa-Francorchamps
02.) Brands Hatch
03.) Le Mans
04.) Bathurst
05.) Nurburgring (Nordschleife)
06.) Isle Of Man
07.) Laguna Seca
08.) Brno
09.) Donnington Park
10.) Imola
11.) Monza
12.) Monaco
13.) Suzuka
14.) Mosport
15.) Road America
03-01-2009, 08:10 PM
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That is a fascinating view of the racetracks! 
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03-01-2009, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='805007' date='Mar 2 2009, 01:03 PM
who's opinion is this? I disagree. The Nurburgring has to be in the top 2, no?
http://jalopnik.com/tag/best-race-tracks/?...ne=true&s=i
you can email them to disagree
03-02-2009, 09:14 AM
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Nothing beats Monaco for cool factor.
03-02-2009, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='805419' date='Mar 2 2009, 12:14 PM
Nothing beats Monaco for cool factor.
My Favorites
- Isle of Man for hardest endurance since they are public roads
- Nurburgring for most amazing race track due to being BMW's test track so you know its the best
- Monaco best back drop for a race track yatchs, monaco tunnel, short fast track.
- Laguana Seca for its huge drop off S turn.
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