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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Fast men need fast cars. Take Usain Bolt, for example. In terms of runners, he's the fastest man in the world. He holds multiple Olympic gold medals, along with the records for the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the 400-meter relay. Unfortunately his speed doesn't seem to translate to driving skills, and the "Lightning Bolt" reportedly flipped his BMW M3 right off the highway. So what is he looking for now? A Ferrari California. The Jamaican sprinter was seen shopping for the Italian roadster recently. If he decides to buy, we're sure he's got the cash on hand, but he might want to take some driving lessons first.

http://www.luxist.com/2009/08/26/usa...for-a-ferrari/
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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The world's fastest man should be driving the world's fastest car. An SSC Ultimate Aero or a Veyron
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
The world's fastest man should be driving the world's fastest car. An SSC Ultimate Aero or a Veyron
Hehe.....and just like the M3 he used to have, he'll just crash it again
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Isn't he too tall for that Ferrari?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Love the color of that interior.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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A Ferrari California?

It would have been the last new Ferrari that I saw him in.

The California is not blistering fast, but hey, it is a Ferrari...
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
A Ferrari California?

It would have been the last new Ferrari that I saw him in.

The California is not blistering fast, but hey, it is a Ferrari...
Considering what happened he doesn't need anything blistering fast. Heck he probably need a Prius.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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The ONLY thing that can beat him is his own driving...
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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if he wanted to be faster hed get a GTR

/flamesuiton
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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He might consider another (safe BMW or Benz) German car after the last episode with the M3.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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No kidding. The fastest man doesn't need a Ferrari.

It's like why does Spiderman need a motorcycle (ok it's a toy) when he can web-sling from building to building much faster? bad analogy
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
No kidding. The fastest man doesn't need a Ferrari.
I agree 100%, I think it's sad that many people actually identify/associate themselves with the car they drive.
The fastest man in the world is something you can really boast about, the fastest car anybody with money can buy ...
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Usain Bolt on top gear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTk17C8jL5w
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Being from Jamaica, I am very proud of his accomplishments, now I am also proud of his cars!

No Linga!
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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the white thread stitching on the visor looks horrible
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