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Veloce Vegas Run - May 16-18th, 2008

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  1. 3forty8

    3forty8 F1 Rookie Owner

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    I've got to hand it to the guys at Wynn/Penske Ferrari - they got the car back to me inside of 24 hours. If it wasn't for them the weekend would have pretty much been a write off for me.
     
    3forty8, May 18, 2008
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  2. 3forty8

    3forty8 F1 Rookie Owner

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    That sounded VERY cool... hope something can be worked out on that one! :D
     
    3forty8, May 18, 2008
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  3. BigJMoney

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    Thanks for the organization Eric! I had a great time. No tickets are always a good thing. (I think the truckers are just jealous that they have to pay $5/gallon for diesel.) I'm looking forward to the next one.
     
    BigJMoney, May 18, 2008
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    Eric,

    Thank you for your effort. We had a blast. It was great seeing everyone.
     
    Testarossa Lover, May 18, 2008
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    Great shots, looked like fun!
     
    BrianZuk, May 18, 2008
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    That Blue Lambo is really nice! Never seen one in that color.

    What happened to the 348?
     
    Duane@VTC, May 18, 2008
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  8. Way2fast

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    All I can say is WAY2FUN!!!!
    Thanks Eric for an excellent event.
    Great People
    Great Cars
    Great Drives
    Great Food
    Great Partying
    Did I mention that I had a Great Time

    LIFE is GOOD
    No Tickets
    I returned with more money then I left with
    No accidents
    Car turned 2400 miles on the way home (It only had 1300 a week ago)

    I do not know why, but for some reason this car seems to cause my mind to lose all sense of responsibility

    On the way home I got into it with a Yamaha sport bike just East of Mojave on 58. We are stuck behind a car passing a big rig and the bike is in front of me. When the car moves over after passing the truck the bike takes off. I am in 3rd and just stay on him. At about 130MPH he looks into his mirror and sees I am still there. He moves over and I left him after 140MPH. I managed to hit 160 before having to slow down again. The bike catches up and waves. Less then a mile later a white CHP car is pulling a guy over on the other side of the freeway. Good thing he didn't see us.
     
    Way2fast, May 19, 2008
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    Another successful Pauper's Run..

    Thank you Eric for living up to the legend and organizing everything for us.. I saw you pulling out your little list, making calls, and making everything happen. WaytoFast said it pretty well.

    It was nice for me to get this trip in before I move to Rome, and also to actually bring a Ferrari this time! I will definitely miss trips like this, as well as all of the great people which really makes the trip. I will miss you guys! Hopefully I will be able to visit often.
     
    Brav, May 19, 2008
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  10. Way2fast

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    I guess Chris will need to set up a Rome tirp and factory tour
     
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    Hey Chris. When are you moving up there?
     
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    Consistent to the Tradition.......A GREAT group of guys have a GREAT time. Thanks again to all and Eric for your hard work and eforts. Meeting new friends and seeing old ones.

    Untill the next one......Cheers
     
    XLNLIFE, May 19, 2008
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  13. Sportscarnut

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    Thanks for arranging another awesome trip Eric.

    Great location.....excellent driving.....awesome people.....it doesn't get any better :)

    Can't wait for the next trip!!!!
     
    Sportscarnut, May 19, 2008
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  14. 3forty8

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    Alternator crapped out about 30 miles before Baker. Guys stepped in and kept things rolling while I dealt with that issue. A great group of people and a great time; about the only thing I would change is a club on the last night. We packed so much in there wasn't much energy left for one more party!
     
    3forty8, May 19, 2008
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    Thanks for all your hard work......I had a great time and will be there next year. How was Boa's on Saturday?

    Jeff :D
     
    jm348, May 19, 2008
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    I wanna See Pix From The "Brass Pole" VIP Lounge !!! ;)

    Or Link to the HD Vid.. ;)
     
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    3forty8 F1 Rookie Owner

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    Yeah, but I'm not sure we want to see them posted up here! :D
     
    3forty8, May 19, 2008
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    I'm sick with envy. Next year!!!!!
     
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    Had a great timie with all of you. The drive on Friday was off the hook. I realize it was a bit slower than last year but still wonderful. No traffic and everyone for the most part let us alone. Eric, thanks for setting us up and not catching on fire. It was nice to get together with OC/LA group. Maybe you all could take a trip down to SD for a weekend trip. Boyd, thanks for almost taking the bullet for us.

    Jeff
     
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    well.. there is the "Super Secret F-Chat Backroom Section" to post the goodies ;)
     
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    June 1st is my last day
     
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    My meal was excellent and the view from the patio was great. It was a little warm out Saturday evening but Clint did what he could to make us comfortable. I'll be back.


    That Ferrari rental was a real piece of work. Haig was behind me at one point and thought it was a fuel smell from his car it was so strong. No Doubt and I got it back to the rental place without turning it into a BBQ and an hour later Wynn called to say my car was ready - worked out well.


    When the dust settles I'm sure the guys will post up anything non-incriminating ;)
     
    3forty8, May 19, 2008
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    Well, here I am behind my desk at my office. The only thing I am thinking about was the past 4 days... What an awsome weekend...
     
    Testarossa Lover, May 19, 2008
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  25. TheOnlyest

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    Glad to see and hear everyone had a blast in Vegas! Sorry to hear you had an alternator problem Eric, glad you got it resolved without a huge inconvenience though!
     
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