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Old 01-15-11, 11:05 PM
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So my birthday was a few days ago and my wife spent a great deal of time trying to figure out the perfect gift for me. Knowing my love of cars and the fact that I'm down in Vegas for business meetings next week she suggested a driving experience....best wife ever!

After doing some looking around I found this:

http://exoticsracing.com/

You start with a ground class learning about the cars, the track and proper racing/safety maneuvers. You drive with a pro-instructor who rides in the passenger seat. I've been told that you can push the cars as hard as you want, that there are no speed limits and just to be safe when passing.

After the ground class, you take a couple of laps in a H2 to see the track and discuss lines and such.

From there, I am taking in order for 5 laps each:

GT-R ('cause it's the only one I can afford and I will look at it this spring )
F430 Scuderia
Murcielago
458 Italia
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Old 01-15-11, 11:19 PM
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How much for this experience?
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wow that sounds amazing. i bet the price will be amazing to
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that is one great wife you have there! enjoy vegas, and definitely enjoy this one of a kind experience!
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Just checked, $300 for 5 laps with a Ferrari. Interesting. I wonder how big the track is. I'd love to floor it up to 150+ mph. The fastest I've ever been was with my old 530i on the freeway at 1am, going 115. But to be able to go super fast in a controlled environment, I'd love it.
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Old 01-15-11, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Incredible
Just checked, $300 for 5 laps with a Ferrari. Interesting. I wonder how big the track is. I'd love to floor it up to 150+ mph. The fastest I've ever been was with my old 530i on the freeway at 1am, going 115. But to be able to go super fast in a controlled environment, I'd love it.
haha 115 is nothing, i did 130 on i10 (yeah, i was young and stupid)

but i wonder about the track size too, sounds interesting. track driving and classes are always fun!
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Originally Posted by rominl
haha 115 is nothing, i did 130 on i10 (yeah, i was young and stupid)

but i wonder about the track size too, sounds interesting. track driving and classes are always fun!
Maybe you should try pushing your garage queen a little harder Henry?

I've had my F 165 mph once and 145-150 mph several times so top speed isn't really the goal here.

Here's a vid of the Scuderia:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSxzA...ayer_embedded#!

P.S. My own pics and onboard vids will follow late next week.

And btw, the price is more than a nice dinner and less than a new watch.
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Awesome gift, can't wait to see the pics and vids! Happy Birthday!
 
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that's great man!! have fun!!
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Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES
Maybe you should try pushing your garage queen a little harder Henry?

I've had my F 165 mph once and 145-150 mph several times so top speed isn't really the goal here.

Here's a vid of the Scuderia:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSxzA...ayer_embedded#!

P.S. My own pics and onboard vids will follow late next week.

And btw, the price is more than a nice dinner and less than a new watch.
sweet!

hahhaa, you think it was my m3? no way, it was just my old school gs400. if i try in my m3 i think i can get to 150 pretty easy, but then again, i am older now and don't do those stupid stuff anymore on the road
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very nice!!
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Originally Posted by rominl
but i wonder about the track size too, sounds interesting. track driving and classes are always fun!
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Old 01-17-11, 07:32 AM
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Is there an age requirement? I am going to be in Vegas in June for my brothers 21st bday. It be awesome to go to this.
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thats pretty cool. happy birthday!
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