rec.autos.simulators

> http://www.voicenet.com/~turner4/Philadelphia/

> Here is an image (sorry, a little big) of a road course I would love to
> see used for.... whatever.
> For those of you unfamiliar with Philadelphia, the section of the track
> North on Kelly Drive (parallel to the river), across the bridge, then
> south on West River Drive (across the river from Kelly Drive) has some
> interesting smaller curves and subtle elevation changes which aren't
> apparent on the map.

> Originally I thought Formula 1, but it really would lend itself well to
> different types of road racing.

> Also, I have a few variations, some of which pass directly in front of
> the Art Museum.

> This, my friends - *this* is why I wish there were track editors
> available!

> Well, there's some wishful thinking.

> Andrew

> Why?

> John Street is very open to suggestions. Ed Rendell was a great guy, I'll
> always have liked him, but he never suggested bringing the X-Games to
> Philadelphia like Street did. From what I hear, John Street is more towards
> making Philadelphia a more, how do I put it nicely....maybe hollywood-ized
> town.

> A F1 race would definately rock. DEFINATELY.

> I honestly believe that an email or letter sent to him would garner a reply
> by him...be it positive or negative...

> I love my city  :)

> The steps on the Art Museum is basically a grandstand already   :)

> Ryan Murray

> >Hey everyone, especially those of you who know Philadelphia -

> >http://www.voicenet.com/~turner4/Philadelphia/

> >Here is an image (sorry, a little big) of a road course I would love to
> >see used for.... whatever.
> >For those of you unfamiliar with Philadelphia, the section of the track
> >North on Kelly Drive (parallel to the river), across the bridge, then
> >south on West River Drive (across the river from Kelly Drive) has some
> >interesting smaller curves and subtle elevation changes which aren't
> >apparent on the map.

> >Originally I thought Formula 1, but it really would lend itself well to
> >different types of road racing.

> >Also, I have a few variations, some of which pass directly in front of
> >the Art Museum.

> >This, my friends - *this* is why I wish there were track editors
> >available!

> >Well, there's some wishful thinking.

> >Andrew

> > This, my friends - *this* is why I wish there were track editors
> > available!

> How long would this track be anyway?  For a track editor, go to
> http://www.grandprix2.com/trackedit  I bet this place would be a blast
> in GP2.

> --
> Chuck Kandler
> (GPL Handicap of +249.31)
> K&S Racing
> http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/thepits/195

> Thanks,
> Akex

> > Hey everyone, especially those of you who know Philadelphia -

> > http://www.voicenet.com/~turner4/Philadelphia/

> > Here is an image (sorry, a little big) of a road course I would love to
> > see used for.... whatever.
> > For those of you unfamiliar with Philadelphia, the section of the track
> > North on Kelly Drive (parallel to the river), across the bridge, then
> > south on West River Drive (across the river from Kelly Drive) has some
> > interesting smaller curves and subtle elevation changes which aren't
> > apparent on the map.

> > Originally I thought Formula 1, but it really would lend itself well to
> > different types of road racing.

> > Also, I have a few variations, some of which pass directly in front of
> > the Art Museum.

> > This, my friends - *this* is why I wish there were track editors
> > available!

> > Well, there's some wishful thinking.

> > Andrew

> I have had the same thoughts too. Same areas of the city. Most of the same
> streets actually. Wouldn't it be awesome to have F1 or CART cars ***
> around City Hall, and especially up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art
> Museum and through the park? You've even included the Independence Hall
> area. Excellent.

> Maybe you'd like to work on a track for GP3 together. We can show it to the
> mayor and maybe get the ball rolling to bring a CART race here someday. :-)

> Actually, it's not that bad an idea. 3/4 of a million come out to see the
> bike race each year (last weekend). I'm sure the city would go crazy for an
> F1 or CART race.

> David G Fisher

> > Hey everyone, especially those of you who know Philadelphia -

> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/~turner4/Philadelphia/

> > Here is an image (sorry, a little big) of a road course I would love to
> > see used for.... whatever.
> > For those of you unfamiliar with Philadelphia, the section of the track
> > North on Kelly Drive (parallel to the river), across the bridge, then
> > south on West River Drive (across the river from Kelly Drive) has some
> > interesting smaller curves and subtle elevation changes which aren't
> > apparent on the map.

> > Originally I thought Formula 1, but it really would lend itself well to
> > different types of road racing.

> > Also, I have a few variations, some of which pass directly in front of
> > the Art Museum.

> > This, my friends - *this* is why I wish there were track editors
> > available!

> > Well, there's some wishful thinking.

> > Andrew