Who says you can't track a California

I had a blast yesterday. I spent time learning how to drive and racing around a track.

Two tracks: 2.5 mile and 3.1 mile. I'm with novice drivers.

There is a straight that is a little over 1/2 mile. Some fast cars came ripping down the straight. Corvette Z06 650/650 hit 158 mph. Fast car. My California hit 166. Fastest I ever drove it. You carry the corner at 120+. Absolute blast.

I'm a beginner. First time ever doing something like this. My instructor was incredible driver. He has been around the track 35,000 times. He drove my Ferrari, and was impressed by the speed, and handling. He could pass anyone at any time. Yes they are all novice drivers, but it crowed track, and everyone is flying.

Take your California to the track, you will have a blast. You won't regret it.

I can post more pictures if you are interested.
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The guy that took pictures has not sent them all to me yet, but I have a few more.

I was excited and a little nervous. I have never done anything like this before. WE had a safety class, then we had instructors that drove with you. They had headsets so they could talk to you. They would explain the line, where to turn, break, etc. Sometimes he even grab the wheel to show how to move smoothly through a turn. There was six 25-min sessions. The instructor in my case was with me the first 3 till he was confident I could do it on my own.

In the afternoon on the long track, I was very nervous as the advanced came flying by at 140 to 160 miles per hour. Heart was racing. Not near as nervous when I'm driving.

Drive at a speed you are comfortable. Don't be afraid to brake hard, don't be afraid to accelerate. The Ferrari will handle like a race car. In my case I could blow past almost any car on the track. A couple Corvettes that were really fast. A couple Lotus Elise with experienced drivers that could fly. But in general the Ferrari could be pushed. My instructor could drive it much faster than I could. He owns a Porsche. He has owned 23 Porsches. He said the Ferrari was easy to pick up and drive. He enjoyed the handling and acceleration and braking.

I will post some more pictures and video when I receive them.
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Yes it was a blast, it is addicting, I will do it at least twice every summer. Wow what a day, what a complete rush.

 

Yes in Brainerd.