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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Today I did a driving event with Players world Class driving.

Long story, but got to drive a F430 and Ford GT, with Dider as my co-pilot.

He was very cool to talk with about Lemans and driving for Ferrari. This is while we are tearing around on some back roads in VA (near Front Royal) and hitting 120+ on Public roads.

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Old May 22, 2006 | 04:30 AM
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So compare the F430 to the GT for me...

Sounds like you had some fun.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,May 22 2006, 07:30 AM
So compare the F430 to the GT for me...

Sounds like you had some fun.
I will post my impressions later today when I get a chance.

The F430 wins hands down.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Damn! How great was that! When you get off Cloud 9, write it up.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Wow, sweet. Looking forward to the writeup.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Scalpel vs a sledgehammer?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Is this the $750 thing where you get to drive 6 cars 30 miles each? So, do you think it was worth it? Post up your impressions!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Ok Here goes,

Yes this was the Players World Class driving group.



I started off with the Bentley GT





Then a Z06 Vette





Lambo Gallardo





Aston Martin DB9 Vert





More to come
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Next was the F430







And finally the Ford GT





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