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[*] posted on 2-6-2009 at 08:54 PM
LaRumorosa VIDEO....


Has anybody seen the You Tube (or posted on Race-dezert) video of trophy truck going down the grade? The lens makes it look narrower than it is (I hope)....but WOW!:o
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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 08:39 AM


How about a link Jim?



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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 12:07 PM
La Rumorosa Grade near the top


It is not that narrow. It is one lane except for the switchbacks and a couple of places where passing could be done. Basically the racers were single file for a ways. This is after the metal gate. I have been told the gate is sometimes locked. I never saw any sign of a chain or other means to lock it. But who knows.

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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 12:09 PM
The Switchbacks


I had to back up a couple of times in my GMC. Also in my Toyota when I when down it in 1995.

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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 12:12 PM
Near the bottom


The road overall is well build or well maintained. It is a great view coming down.

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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 12:14 PM
Rock House at the bottom


Someone lives there. There was a dog near the door way when we went by but we saw no one.

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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 02:29 PM


Here's a link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXngwdJt4pI

Pretty hairy, if you ask me!




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[*] posted on 2-7-2009 at 10:17 PM


That's it....thank you.....:yes:

In the video it looks VERY narrow.....but just an illusion thank goodness....

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[*] posted on 2-27-2009 at 06:52 PM
There's several on YouTube...here's a sample








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[*] posted on 2-27-2009 at 06:54 PM


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Originally posted by N2Baja
Here's a link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXngwdJt4pI

Pretty hairy, if you ask me!






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