El Mirage Dry Lake

4corners · 04-11-2011, 09:41 PM

I live about 100 miles from the lake bed. I drove there today to, what else, drive fast.

First I drove the length of the lake to see how it was laid out. I didn't want any surprises at top speeds. I turned around at the end, turned around again. Then around the other way a couple times.

Next thing I know, a gentleman with a baseball bat is yelling profanities at me, swinging the bat around, saying I was going to jail and the fine was $500. I'M IN AN OHV PARK! THERE'S NO SPEED LIMIT!

I took a couple of pictures while he hid the bat behind him. I went straight to the Park Headquarters and got my money back. Another day.

The idea that I did all the rights things to run my car safely and legally and someone rains on my parade irritates me to no end.

Jeez! What's a guy gotta do?

wtfmateim65 · 04-21-2011, 04:42 PM

Haha wtf was he thinking? I've been to sick rally events in my old Sti a couple times there, it's great fun and I'm pretty sure you're allowed to be there. I hit 130 in my sti and pulled the handbrake! Adrenaline?

JayKay335i · 04-22-2011, 01:18 AM

Interesting. Considering hitting this up.

4corners · 04-23-2011, 11:22 AM

You can go as fast as you want. They just don't want you leaving any ruts in the surface.

04-11-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
4corners Major 391 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Kelowna, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 [0.00] 2005 BMW 325Ci [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	El Mirage Dry Lake I live about 100 miles from the lake bed. I drove there today to, what else, drive fast. First I drove the length of the lake to see how it was laid out. I didn't want any surprises at top speeds. I turned around at the end, turned around again. Then around the other way a couple times. Next thing I know, a gentleman with a baseball bat is yelling profanities at me, swinging the bat around, saying I was going to jail and the fine was $500. I'M IN AN OHV PARK! THERE'S NO SPEED LIMIT! I took a couple of pictures while he hid the bat behind him. I went straight to the Park Headquarters and got my money back. Another day. The idea that I did all the rights things to run my car safely and legally and someone rains on my parade irritates me to no end. Jeez! What's a guy gotta do?
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04-21-2011, 04:42 PM	#2
wtfmateim65 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: AW 92 335i JB4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vegas iTrader: (2)	Haha wtf was he thinking? I've been to sick rally events in my old Sti a couple times there, it's great fun and I'm pretty sure you're allowed to be there. I hit 130 in my sti and pulled the handbrake! Adrenaline?
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04-22-2011, 01:18 AM	#3
JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Interesting. Considering hitting this up.
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04-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#4
4corners Major 391 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Kelowna, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 [0.00] 2005 BMW 325Ci [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	You can go as fast as you want. They just don't want you leaving any ruts in the surface.
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