The “Grand Prix” formerly known as the “5th Ring Road”
Something comes over me when I enter the narrow lanes at the end of the 5th Ring Road. The lanes I’m talking about are the ones setup temporarily due to the construction work going on with the 5th Ring.
It’s business as usual while I’m driving along on the rest of the highway but the moment I enter those narrow lanes squeezed in between an SUV and a half-lorry, I transform into an F1 racer. I feel like I’m racing on one of the circuits from ‘Need For Speed’. I ease into turns and speed out (just like I do on the video game) and I tend to give sideway glances to the drivers on either side of me (to check whether they’re gaining on me). The moment I’ve exited those lanes, I’m back to my normal self.
I guess I feel this way because they’re the only roads in Kuwait that are “fun” to drive on. I remember loving driving along Highway 1 in California. Those of you who’ve been there will know that some parts of Highway 1 (close to Monterey etc.) are pretty treacherous and one false move can land you into the Atlantic Ocean!
So yeah, the next time you see someone mistaking his Corolla for a McLaren, that’s Dogbert.
hey! i know what ur talking about! I feel the same! I love these roads they are creating… even though its only temporary. I am sick of driving in straight lines…those curves rock! theres one place at the end of 5th ring road where is a curve and a bump at the same time! really cool… reminds me of rally actually … but it could be compared to monacos F1 circuit
Comment by rampurple — July 20, 2005 @ 9:41 am
Hehe.. Rampurple I know the curve and the bump. And to get extra points, there’s also a pothole you have to avoid at the bottom of the bump
Btw, anyone know of a good go-karting place in Kuwait?
Comment by dogbert — July 20, 2005 @ 10:14 am