Fun with Google Earth

[clwill]

So looking at the Fontana track in Google Earth got me roaming around. And I found Pacific Raceways, home of this weekends NHRA Event.

I thought, hey, how cool is that, the Google Earth picture was taken during a big drag racing event.

And I started looking around, I know the track well, and tried to figure out what event it was. It's not a national event, because the pro pit area is laid out differently. No, that's last summer's divisional event. Then I found this:

Our setup, you can even read the logo on the top of the tent. With the nose of the car sticking out the front.

Yes, it's silly, but I thought it was fun.

Chris

 

[Mike]

Very cool but no moon?

 

[The Swegian]

If you go to Bing Maps - Driving Directions, Traffic and Road Conditions, and look at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, do the Bird's Eye view and you'll see a bunch of pro team car haulers lined up waiting to get in.

 

[Wayne]

That is too cool Chris!!!

Unfortunately, the give-away for me was the spectator parking lots are all empty!!!

Again, that's great; thank you!!!

 

[rckymtn3]

I must admit....I've spent more than a few hours messing around with it. It can be addictive.

 

[!]

If you use the history function on the top tool bar you can see top fuel on the line at Pomona. I think this is the Finals 2010. Pretty cool !!!

 

[Toejam]

If you go to Bing Maps - Driving Directions, Traffic and Road Conditions, and look at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, do the Bird's Eye view and you'll see a bunch of pro team car haulers lined up waiting to get in.

How often do they re-scan those graphics??

 

[jackass]

depends on the area.. i know of a couple that are more than 5 years old in places...