Okay, making sense now. Thanks for the clarification & agree with everything Kauri and Mojave weighed in with.
Best news about Big Pine Road (what I've always called it) is that it is wider, has better sight lines, and is WAY less-trafficked than Racetrack. In a sedan / low-clearance that should dial the stress down a few notches. Disclaimer goes here about spare tire, extra water, etc. etc. ... basically, be smart, don't die, and Bob's your uncle.
I've driven Big Pine Road many times, most recently 2020, and with my old 4Runner no problem cruising 40-50+ mph up and down before hitting Crankshaft Junction. Once a few years ago I saw a woman bicycle touring headed north on the road. I've always lamented that while I slowed down to 5mph and waved, I did not stop to offer her a cold drink out of my cooler.
* Editor's Note: Please don't drive 40-50+ mph on dirt roads
Best news about Big Pine Road (what I've always called it) is that it is wider, has better sight lines, and is WAY less-trafficked than Racetrack. In a sedan / low-clearance that should dial the stress down a few notches. Disclaimer goes here about spare tire, extra water, etc. etc. ... basically, be smart, don't die, and Bob's your uncle.
I've driven Big Pine Road many times, most recently 2020, and with my old 4Runner no problem cruising 40-50+ mph up and down before hitting Crankshaft Junction. Once a few years ago I saw a woman bicycle touring headed north on the road. I've always lamented that while I slowed down to 5mph and waved, I did not stop to offer her a cold drink out of my cooler.
* Editor's Note: Please don't drive 40-50+ mph on dirt roads