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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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I must be nuts. I'm going to be in western mass visiting family the weekend of 12/3. I figured Atco is only 2.5hrs from there so maybe I'll grab my brother-in-law and head down. Am I wasting my time? I mean, any guesses on what the track will be like that late in the season?

I won't be able to rest till I have a 12sec timeslip. I was so damn close last time but had to let off the gas before the finish line cause my crank spun on the balancer. Scared the **** out of me.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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I might be interested in going, Etown is done this week and I still want to get into the 13s. Never been to Atco.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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i think atco is farther away from western mass than 2 hours. I am about 40 minutes from NYC and it would take me about 4 hours . Atco is South Jers, it's probably a 2 hour hike for someone that lives in north jers.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...atco&2s=nj&2z=

thats direction estimate/time estimate if you are in West Lebanon NY (close enough to west mass)

If it's not very cold by then, I would go anyway! But if its pretty cold down there i wouldnt bother. I am not an expert but I dont think too cold of weather is good track conditions from what i've heard

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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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Sounds like a good plan to go this weekend. If I could get there, I would watch and see as much as possible. Gathering ideas and specifications for my Camaro, as soon as I am able to get one.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lilstephsls1
i think atco is farther away from western mass than 2 hours. I am about 40 minutes from NYC and it would take me about 4 hours . Atco is South Jers, it's probably a 2 hour hike for someone that lives in north jers.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...atco&2s=nj&2z=

thats direction estimate/time estimate if you are in West Lebanon NY (close enough to west mass)

If it's not very cold by then, I would go anyway! But if its pretty cold down there i wouldnt bother. I am not an expert but I dont think too cold of weather is good track conditions from what i've heard

Good call steph. It's 250miles from Westfield. hmm, that's pretty far. Probably 4hrs. maybe it's not worth it.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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I live 40 Min. from Atco. I always have a good time. Probably there once a week.Everyone from my area prefers Atco over E - Town. It's much more layed back and typically faster, but still a very long ride for you. Good luck if you go.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mattrem
Never been to Atco.
It's a good time
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