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My Son The Ferrari Driver !

Discussion in 'New England' started by dpardyferrari, May 31, 2004.

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  1. dpardyferrari

    dpardyferrari Karting

    Aug 7, 2002
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    Brunswick Maine
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    Darrell Pardy
    #1 dpardyferrari, May 31, 2004
    In every Father-Son relationship there are many momentus events that are looked back on with great nostalgia, great joy (or sorrow), and a sense that ths son is following in the father's footsteps. You know, learning to ride the bike, that first overnight camping trip, learning to catch and throw a baseball...

    Well today my 15 year old (here in Maine you can get a learner's permit at age 15) got behind the wheel of the Ferrari and off we went. Initially I was scared s***less, but he was a natural. Figured out the shift points really well and by the end of the 45 minute drive had the car running pretty damn good. Now truth be told, he did learn to drive a manual on my wife's Subaru, but hell, how many 15 year olds get to drive a Ferrari? It was a great day.

    So.. who else has let their son, or daughter get behind the wheel and drive?
     
  2. mrp_e

    mrp_e Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2003
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    Bill
    #2 mrp_e, May 31, 2004
    i can't wait for that. my 3 year old can spot and name the following: testarossa, gto (288), f40, f50, f60, daytona ("dee-tow-nah!"), 355, 360, 550, 550 barchetta, dino, 308 and Boxer.
     
  3. scott61

    scott61 F1 Rookie

    Feb 11, 2004
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  4. Capt

    Capt Karting

    Nov 9, 2003
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    Michael
    #4 Capt, Jun 1, 2004
    I have a 1 month old son now and I look forward to the day that he is interested in driving the 355 :)

    -Michael
     
  5. MarcoRtn

    MarcoRtn Karting

    Apr 14, 2004
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    Marco R.
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  6. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

    Oct 31, 2003
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    Dennis
    #6 BigHead, Jun 1, 2004
    Darrell, that's AWESOME - I can only imagine how proud you feel! And to think, you've got another one to go!

    Enjoy!

    vty,

    --Dennis
     
  7. tifosi

    tifosi F1 Veteran
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    Sep 5, 2001
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    Tom D
    #7 tifosi, Jun 1, 2004
    growing up my friends father let us take his f-car out for an hour, we were 16, he told us not to come back if we damaged something :) all went well and my friend let me drive for 1/2 the time, I was hooked
     
  8. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

    Jun 20, 2003
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    #8 Birdman, Jun 2, 2004
    Darrell,
    You are a brave man indeed to let him drive the Fcar while he is still on the learning curve. Next thing you know, he'll want to take it to the prom!

    Birdman
     
  9. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    #9 Birdman, Jun 2, 2004
    Wait a minute....nevermind the prom. There's no back seat.
     
  10. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
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    Jan 13, 2003
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    Paul Bianco
    #10 paulie_b, Jun 11, 2004
    My sons started the same way. Wait until they want to share the day at the track with you!
     

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