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  1. Way2fast

    Way2fast Formula 3

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    #1 Way2fast, Dec 12, 2008
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    In 1970 when I was 16yrs old my brother (who is seven years older) had a neighborhood friend that showed up with a new Porsche 914 he had just bought. He toseed me the keys and told me to take one of my friends for a ride. We took off for an hour tearing up the back roads. It was quite a thrill for me since I was driving around in a 64 Ford Econoline van.
    When my brother told him I had bought a Ferrari, it was time for pay back. How could I say no to someone that let a teenager drive his Porsche. I let him take my 430 out yesterday for a 20 mile drive and here is a pic I took of him hitting 160 MPH. I did explain to him it would proably be the most expensive drive of his life since he now wants an F car. What is even more amazing is he still owns the 914. At least my 38 yr old debt is paid off.
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  2. AustinMartin

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    #2 AustinMartin, Dec 12, 2008
    Very cool story!
     
  3. Senna1994

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    #3 Senna1994, Dec 12, 2008
    awesome!!!!!!
     
  4. The Ape

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    #4 The Ape, Dec 12, 2008
    great story.....BUT.......160 mph!!!! HELLO!!! Where can I let my 430 loose like that in So Cal?
     
  5. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 darth550, Dec 12, 2008
    I let a friend take one of my 550's up to 150 (he wouldn't go faster even though I egged him on) and absolutely loved the look on his face! It was more than worth it.

    Our long lost friend Jordan Witherspoon broke his own personal driving speed of 125 in one as well!
     
  6. palmer8

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    #6 palmer8, Dec 12, 2008
    Thats great! Thanks for sharing the story.
     
  7. Way2fast

    Way2fast Formula 3

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    #7 Way2fast, Dec 13, 2008
    The joys of living in the country. Perfect 2 mile straight with 2 lanes of FRESH PAVEMENT in each direction and a very wide dirt median between them and no entrance roads. If you come into it doing 70MPH it is very safe to obtain high speeds for a few seconds.
     
  8. 275 GTB

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    #8 275 GTB, Dec 13, 2008
    and thats probably got some smokey the bears thinking already...glad you had a chance to repay that fabulous kindness after all these years.
     
  9. Dilancer

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    #9 Dilancer, Dec 13, 2008
    Very cool story! That was very cool of you to to that.
     
  10. Arvin Grajau

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    #10 Arvin Grajau, Dec 13, 2008
    thankyou for sharing the story.
     
  11. Sportscarnut

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    #11 Sportscarnut, Dec 13, 2008
    Sam,

    Very cool story and thanks for sharing...you and I are the same age my friend.

    Little did I know at the tender age of 16 that some day I'd be driving these magnificent cars. But I can tell you the passion for high performance cars was burring bright in my heart at a very young age...thanks to my father.

    I'll see you at the next Paupers Run :)
     
  12. XLNLIFE

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    #12 XLNLIFE, Dec 13, 2008
    Great story Sam. Thanks for sharing.
     
  13. Way2fast

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    #13 Way2fast, Dec 13, 2008
    Hi Boyd,
    All we could do is dream back then of fast cars. At least we are living the dream now. See you in Vegas.
    Sam
     
  14. mnmblu

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    #14 mnmblu, Dec 13, 2008
    You are kidding, eh?
     
  15. darth550

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    #15 darth550, Dec 13, 2008
    Onion Road, although now you might end up grilled! ;)
     
  16. Speedracer38

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    #16 Speedracer38, Dec 13, 2008
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  17. Aimee

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    #17 Aimee, Dec 13, 2008
    Great story Sam! It is always a great feeling to return a favor now matter how long ago it was. Thanks for sharing.
     
  18. plugzit

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    #18 plugzit, Dec 13, 2008
    There should be more guys like you, Sam! One of the real pleasures of having good toys is sharing them!
     
  19. Testarossa Lover

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    #19 Testarossa Lover, Dec 13, 2008
    Passing a 188? The reading on the dash says 172.
     
  20. blackwood

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    #20 blackwood, Dec 14, 2008
    If Jason took both photos, they're not from the same pass.
     
  21. Steveny360

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    #21 Steveny360, Dec 14, 2008
    This is a great story. I have a similar story about a BMW car dealer. Iwas much younger and drooling over a 7 series BMW. The salesman walked up and asked if I wanted to test drive the car. I told him there was no way I could afford it. He said he didn't ask me if I wanted to buy it only if I wanted to drive it. So I took it for a drive. When I made my first real bit of money I went back there and bought a BMW from the same sales guy. He in fact remembered me.
     
  22. fatbillybob

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    #22 fatbillybob, Dec 14, 2008
    Does that go for girlfriends?
     
  23. Speedracer38

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    #23 Speedracer38, Dec 14, 2008
    Ding ding ding! :)
     
  24. mchas

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    #24 mchas, Dec 14, 2008
    I love hearing stories like this - puts a smile on my face. Life is good - enjoy her. :)
     
  25. Way2fast

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    #25 Way2fast, Dec 14, 2008
    I do not think my wife would approve of a girlfriend!!!!!
     
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