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110mph in 4th gear on the Main Straight at Limerock Race Park, CT, but that was the LEAST interesting part of the whole experience. Taking that S-curve at the right rpms, braking correctly, (probably not faster than 70mph, but who has the time to look at the speed) and with the perfect line, is THE thing.
The forces your body feels are the same when driving 40mph and 140mph constant speed in a straight line -- except for the increased vibrations. The joy of driving comes from experiencing and manipulating forward and lateral forces (i.e. acceleration).
I will concur with all posts that raised the issue of safety while driving 100mph+ on public roads. The track is built with mishaps in mind -- run-off areas, tire-walls, banks, etc. And on the track there is a warning logistics (flaggers) in place that warns against unfavorable conditions on the road (debris, accident, slower traffic, etc.). Plus, on the track, you are driving at speeds everyone else is driving. So on the track, BOTH the likelihood AND the consequences of an accident are minimized to the maximum extent. Not so much on a public road.
I agree, after taking it all out of your system at the track, the last thing one desires is to drive like a maniac on public roads.
As always, just my opinion.
Z.
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