What's the most famous turn in motorsports? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2007-07-19, 05:29 PM

The contenders:

Eau Rouge - Spa/Francorchamps, Belgium

The Corkscrew - Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

The Karussell- Nurburgring Nordschleife, Nurburg Germany

The Masta Kink - Old Spa Course, Belguim (infamous for killing drivers and spectators in crashes over the years, and the reason Jackie Stewart revolutionized F1 safety in the '60's)

Turn 4 - Darlington Superspeedway, Darlington, SC

Flugplatz - Nurburgring Nordschleife, Nurburg Germany

The Hairpin - Monaco, Monte Carlo

Anyone else have suggestions?

Esses - Circuit De Le Sarthe, Le Mans, France (thanks Matt!)

130R - Suzuka, Japan (thanks Pat!)

...and the obvious one I forgot to post:
Parabolica - Monza, Italy

Dean · 2007-07-19, 06:00 PM

Why Darlington as a generic and not Daytona, or Indy?

I think your first two are probably the most well known "named" corners.

Can it really be that famous if it isn't named?

MattR · 2007-07-19, 06:28 PM

I would have to say Eau Rouge or the hairpin at Monaco as being the most recognized in the world! However, the "S" after the dunlop bridge at Le Sarthe in Le mans is a very famous and well photographed section of the circuit.

MattR · 2007-07-19, 06:28 PM

Don't forget "Old turn 12" at reno Fernley raceway for obvious reasons

MattR · 2007-07-19, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Why Darlington as a generic and not Daytona, or Indy?

I think your first two are probably the most well known "named" corners.

Can it really be that famous if it isn't named?

He wrote "Turn 4 at darlington" that's a name. And yes it's probably the most infamous turn in Nascar, so famous, it's infamous.

Pat R. · 2007-07-19, 06:32 PM

180R has to be right up there-- I don't recall any autox courses featuring Eau Rouge or the Corkscrew...

MattR · 2007-07-19, 06:33 PM

Good point there Patrick.

sperry · 2007-07-19, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Why Darlington as a generic and not Daytona, or Indy?

I think your first two are probably the most well known "named" corners.

Can it really be that famous if it isn't named?

There's no such thing as a Daytona or Indianapolis stripe. Darlington's a strange bird, it's the 1st superspeedway, egg shaped, and the fast line is as close to the wall as possible all the way around the track with a little left foot brake on corner exit to keep it out of the wall onto the straight.

I picked turn 4, but it might be turn 2... whichever one is the tighter one... they swapped the front and back straights a while back, and I don't remember if the tighter end is 1-2, or 3-4. Either way, it's so notorious they call it "the Lady in Black".

wrxkidid · 2007-07-19, 08:31 PM

its not super famous but i always hear about turn 9 on willow springs and the crashes there.

doubleurx · 2007-07-19, 09:38 PM

How about that kink in 4th street?............you know the one where all the hookers hang out.

NevadaSTi · 2007-07-20, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleurx

How about that kink in 4th street?............you know the one where all the hookers hang out.

Would that be the "Whore Pin?"

sperry · 2007-07-20, 09:07 AM

Bumped this over to NASIOC: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?p=18780200

Not surprisingly, Laguna Seca is way out in front.

MattR · 2007-07-20, 09:41 AM

What a bunch of Sheep. Eau Rouge and Monaco are way mo famous than the 'screw. Of course, I haven't voted in your poll.

Nick Koan · 2007-07-20, 09:51 AM

Also, Eu Rouge is much more famous than Eau Rouge.

MikeK · 2007-07-20, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Also, Eu Rouge is much more famous that Eau Rouge.

Only because of the awesome view of the men's bathroom.

knucklesplitter · 2007-07-20, 10:23 AM

The hairpin in Monaco... because it's the only one I've driven on... in a Renault diesel rental car.

Although... Dead Man's Curve near Clifton, VA is pretty rad too. I wonder if that big oak is still there.

MattR · 2007-07-20, 10:23 AM

Don't you forget it.

MattR · 2007-07-20, 10:24 AM

I am a butcherer of the English and French language....Next, I will attempt to destroy Tagalog!!!

2007-07-19, 05:29 PM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	What's the most famous turn in motorsports? The contenders: Eau Rouge - Spa/Francorchamps, Belgium The Corkscrew - Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA The Karussell- Nurburgring Nordschleife, Nurburg Germany The Masta Kink - Old Spa Course, Belguim (infamous for killing drivers and spectators in crashes over the years, and the reason Jackie Stewart revolutionized F1 safety in the '60's) Turn 4 - Darlington Superspeedway, Darlington, SC Flugplatz - Nurburgring Nordschleife, Nurburg Germany The Hairpin - Monaco, Monte Carlo Anyone else have suggestions? Esses - Circuit De Le Sarthe, Le Mans, France (thanks Matt!) 130R - Suzuka, Japan (thanks Pat!) ...and the obvious one I forgot to post: Parabolica - Monza, Italy __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? Last edited by sperry; 2007-07-19 at 07:25 PM.

2007-07-19, 06:00 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Why Darlington as a generic and not Daytona, or Indy? I think your first two are probably the most well known "named" corners. Can it really be that famous if it isn't named? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-07-19, 06:28 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I would have to say Eau Rouge or the hairpin at Monaco as being the most recognized in the world! However, the "S" after the dunlop bridge at Le Sarthe in Le mans is a very famous and well photographed section of the circuit. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.” Last edited by MattR; 2007-07-19 at 06:32 PM.

2007-07-19, 06:28 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Don't forget "Old turn 12" at reno Fernley raceway for obvious reasons __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-07-19, 06:32 PM	#6
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	180R has to be right up there-- I don't recall any autox courses featuring Eau Rouge or the Corkscrew... __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2007-07-19, 06:33 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Good point there Patrick. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-07-19, 08:31 PM	#9
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	its not super famous but i always hear about turn 9 on willow springs and the crashes there. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-07-19, 09:38 PM	#10
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	How about that kink in 4th street?............you know the one where all the hookers hang out. __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?

2007-07-20, 09:07 AM	#12
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Bumped this over to NASIOC: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?p=18780200 Not surprisingly, Laguna Seca is way out in front. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-07-20, 09:41 AM	#13
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	What a bunch of Sheep. Eau Rouge and Monaco are way mo famous than the 'screw. Of course, I haven't voted in your poll. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-07-20, 09:51 AM	#14
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Also, Eu Rouge is much more famous than Eau Rouge. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2007-07-20 at 10:08 AM. Reason: arg, I finally started spelling than right, only to typo with that...

2007-07-20, 10:23 AM	#16
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	The hairpin in Monaco... because it's the only one I've driven on... in a Renault diesel rental car. Although... Dead Man's Curve near Clifton, VA is pretty rad too. I wonder if that big oak is still there.

2007-07-20, 10:23 AM	#17
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Don't you forget it. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-07-20, 10:24 AM	#18
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I am a butcherer of the English and French language....Next, I will attempt to destroy Tagalog!!! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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