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Old 06-19-2011, 03:01 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by VtSteve View Post
...some people have different tolerances than you, on the lake, and away from the lake. For instance, the thought of having a racetrack, with the assorted noise and speed freaks nearby, would trouble me. Winnipesaukee's Suissvale and Tamworth are not far enough away from the general populace.
1) In Florida, I live 8.1 miles from a famous international race track and most winters can determine—by ear—what schedule of racing is in progress by the exhaust noises being carried on the breeze. (Tire-testing, open-wheel racers, motorcycles, those very-distinctive Porsche sounds, SCCA/Club-racing).

2) I go home for lunch, and know—by exhausts—when my group—of four groups—is scheduled, and allow enough time to reappear at the racetrack.

3) Most importantly, eleven years ago, a racetrack was being considered among Tamworth's hills. I drove over, appeared before the Board—spoke of my racing credentials and objected—though our residence is in distant Wolfeboro!

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