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I took my Ferrari on a 12,000 mile road trip around North America

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  1. Larick

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    I've been very fortunate to have enjoyed a lot of amazing cars in my life at a young age. Each one I try my absolute best to enjoy it like there's no tomorrow. In this case, I wanted to make sure I enjoyed my Ferrari California T to the maximum possible. So I decided to embark on a 12,000 mile road trip around North America.


    Here's the route I took:
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/194260524@N03/52375714520/in/album-72177720302288772/

    Here's some photos of the car along the way:
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/194260524@N03/albums/72177720302288772/with/52374335177/

    https://www.instagram.com/wlariccia/

    The route went like this:

    NJ->Philadelphia->Chicago->Nashville->New Orleans->Austin->Santa Fe->Las Vegas->Tijuana (Mexico)->San Diego->Marina Del Rey->Santa Monica->Big Sur->Pebble Beach/Monterrey->Half Moon Bay->San Francisco->Bandon->Portland->Seattle->Vancouver(Canada)->Prince George (Canada)->Kittimat (Canada)->Hyder Alaska->Banff/Jasper (Canada)->Glacier National Park Montana->Salt Lake City

    I did this over the span of 2 months and 7 days. I had a carry-on suitcase, 2 backpacks, a set of golf clubs, camping gear, and a camera bag that all fit in the car. When I wasn't driving, I was either playing golf, hiking, camping, or working. I stayed at hotels where possible / required and camped when not working.

    Some stats:
    Top Speed: 185 MPH
    MPG Avg: 20
    MPG Max: 31
    Miles Driven: 12,843


    Issues Faced:
    The only issue I faced was in Kittimat Canada where someone tried to rip the emblem off the grill (and failed, fortunately). Otherwise, people were respectful and enjoyed seeing a bright red and dirty Ferrari in places they normally wouldn't ever see one
     

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  2. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Excellent job on truly using the car for the Experience.... but did you ever remember what you went to the store for in the first place?
     
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  3. Larick

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    I knew I forgot something! Looks like I'll need to turn around and do it all again!
     
    Larick, Sep 21, 2022
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    This is the stuff dreams are made of! Congrats!
     
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  5. Larick

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    Couldn't agree more! I made sure to maximize every moment -- a driver and golfer's dream trip
     
    Larick, Sep 21, 2022
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    Post of the year! You are epic. Please share more pics if you are so inclined.
    T
     
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  7. ferrariwithsnowtires

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    Thank you for sharing your exceptional adventure.
    Maybe you can get the Purosangue cry babies to shut up and think about what you can do with a fun car.
     
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    Larick, Sep 21, 2022
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    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    We're gonna need more details here! [emoji16]

    I'm guessing Montana!

    T
     
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    ok ! you win !
    i nominate you Ferrari Chat Hero of 2022 !!!!!!

    ultimate respect. well done.
     
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  11. Larick

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    Thank you! I'd definitely consider getting one to do this trip again. Would make the camping much easier


    New Mexico! It was the evening with no one around -- wide open and flat on each side of the road in case something went wrong. Was already cruising at ~100 when I decided to gun it and take it as high as I had the courage to go
     
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    You are my hero.
     
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    Fantastic pics and journey! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
     
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    He's actually my hero's hero.
     
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    Amazing and truly a bucket list adventure!
    What some of us can only dream of.
    I can't wait to hear where your next journey takes you!

    GG
     
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    You Sir are a true Ferrari owner. You are enjoying your car and not giving a toss about mileage. I bet she ran perfectly the whole trip and the engine must be running better than it ever did. Keep driving and enjoying. Have you planned another trip?
     
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    Outstanding!!


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    Agreed.

    Truly epic trip!
     
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    You inspired me: thanks for sharing your wonderful experience… as the pictures are epic, the feelings are most probably indescribable.

    Would be great of you could find some time to share some experiences: epic moments, surpising things, were you glad to arrive home or are you already making plans for another road trip, …

    Thanks: post of the year!!
     
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    Bravo! Well done!!


    Sent from my iPad using FerrariChat
     
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    EPIC!!!
     
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    A life dream of mine. I did a cross country from Atlanta to Vegas via Denver when I got my F12, but I want to do something like this, at least that Western loop up to BC and back through Utah.
     
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    OK This is a little funny, I swear I saw you or should I say the car ( In Vancouver ) and thought to my self wow thats a long way from home. BTW did you say Hi to John and Hazel in Kitimat ( Family Friends)?. ...........It was probably John who tried to rip it off..JK LOL.....I think he used to own a 355 when he lived in the UK.
     
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    Amazing!
     
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    Heroes do walk among us! This is amazing, appreciate you sharing. Very apt post given recent controversy. Grateful for this amazing post.
     
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