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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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what an amazing experience Hani!
 
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GrayTT
3rd? i thought it was the 2nd...
but i am sure its the 1st to be pushed hard at BIC
Nope, this is CTR number three in Bahrain.
 
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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I keep looking at those amazing pics .... & read that great write-up ...
then feel very excited, as if I hear about this "Yellow-Bird" thing for the very 1st. time !!

Amaaaaaaaaaazing description .... out-standing photos .... exceptional car
 
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Big Big Congrats to Falgo - The owner of this exceptional piece of Ruf History

Thanks to Grey for sharing those amazing moments & photos .....
 
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Originally Posted by Alzilla
What an awesome story! Sounds like a great time! Man, I never would've guessed the CTR would be able to keep up that well with the CGT around the track! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
It did not keep up with the CGT...
the CGT could not keep up with it
 
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I am astonished considering the handling on the older P's!
 
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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CGT is faster in the right hands and I don't think that guy was pushing it. I don't blame him, not a cheap car to fix if something went horribly wrong. Kudos for F and the CTR for not only keeping up, but giving the CGT a run for its money!
 
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great pics

what a beast, even after all this time it's sensational.
 
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by alkyoneus
what an amazing experience Hani!
Yes, it was...
Too bad I did not have the camera when Mr. F took me round in the RGT...
 
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:44 AM
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congratulations really... This Porsche, or RUF is one of the very best ever built. This video never fails to arouse me, I'm just sayin...


YouTube - world famous "yellowbird" '87 RUF CTR 01 hotlap nurburgring
 



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