ferrari "rental"

I wouldn't hold your breath on driving one, but it could happen.

There is a reason even a company that's in the business of letting people drive their cars won't ( can't ) allow you to be a driver.

Let's see what offer's come up.

Worst case, you could stop by here, and I just may be able to work something out that you could be a passenger in.

S

 

Frankly, the money doesn't matter. You can do far more than $200 of damage to a clutch with a bad launch. What -does- matter is the fact you're a minor, and that causes all sorts of additional issues if things go badly. I've thrown my keys to my 328 to plenty of folks, but never a minor. I also don't give children (sorry, but you're still a child) rides, because there's no room for the parents.

My recommendation: get involved in the local FCA club (wherever you are), let people get to know you, and let time go by. It will work out.

 

And why don't you drive one of the Ferraris/Maseratis/GT40s that reside here in Shreveport?

 

^Agreed^

 

You might contact DrivExotic at a MotorSport Ranch

https://drivexotic.com

 

This thread reads like a big bummer. Unfortunately, my car is an hour outside of Dallas, and it's a lowly 308. Plus I am going to a wedding in Hawaii the week you will be here. I guess because Im a little younger than the other guys, I don't have so much of an issue with a responsible 17 year old taking my car out. Problem is, I've never met you, and obviously, no one can really vouch for you. My suggestion would be to start hanging around the Ferrari owners in Louisiana. My 308 came from Destrehan, so I know some do exist in those parts. Many of the people working on older ones don't mind a little help if your parents approve.

My first car had a 351 cleveland (this wasn't too long ago, as I haven't even hit 30 yet) and when I was your age, I was helping any one I could meet to build clevelands, because I wanted to know everything there was to know about going faster with one. I got to drive some pretty bad ass cars before I hit 18, just because I would hang around the crowd that loved em. If a Ferrari is a passion, hang around other people with the same passion, and eventually you will earn some memorable experiences. If it is just an experience you want to buy, it will be a bit harder to find someone willing to help you out.

 

You can rent a variety of exotics at Dream racing and Exotics racing in Las Vegas.

 

This thread brings up an interesting thought. Several have commented about the problem of getting a 'young' driver behind the wheel of a Ferrari. I have been a CFI (certified flight instructor) for 20+ years and would routinely take 16 year olds that were on summer break, give them instruction for a week or two, then send them out solo in an airplane. Value aside (but the airplane is probably worth more than the average Ferrari), you can only imagine what all can happen in an airplane. Anyway, I believe it all comes down to the person - if you respect the machinery (whether it be airplane, Ferrari, or lawn mower), follow procedures, and use some good judgment and common sense, age is irrelevant. I've had a few people - young and not so young - that I've had to say "you are dangerous and you don't need to be in an airplane". Simply put, there are some 17 year olds I would trust to drive my Ferrari and there are some that I wouldn't give my 12 year old Dodge Grand Caravan. If you fall into the former category, someone will give you an opportunity.

 

If you go to a few Ferrari events, there's almost always an owner willing to give take someone for a short (or long) ride...be friendly and just ask.