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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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    #1 Larick, Sep 21, 2022
    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
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    #2 willrace, Sep 21, 2022
    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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    #3 Larick, Sep 21, 2022
    I knew I forgot something! Looks like I'll need to turn around and do it all again!
     
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  4. flat_plane_eddie

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    #4 flat_plane_eddie, Sep 21, 2022
    This is the stuff dreams are made of! Congrats!
     
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  5. Larick

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    #5 Larick, Sep 21, 2022
    Couldn't agree more! I made sure to maximize every moment -- a driver and golfer's dream trip
     
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  6. tomc

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    #6 tomc, Sep 21, 2022
    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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    #7 ferrariwithsnowtires, Sep 21, 2022
    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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  8. Larick

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    #8 Larick, Sep 21, 2022
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  9. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #9 tomc, Sep 21, 2022
    We're gonna need more details here!

    I'm guessing Montana!

    T
     
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  10. ross

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    #10 ross, Sep 21, 2022
    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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    #11 Larick, Sep 21, 2022
    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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  12. Texas Forever

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    #12 Texas Forever, Sep 21, 2022

    You are my hero.
     
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  13. Il Tifoso

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    #13 Il Tifoso, Sep 21, 2022
    Fantastic pics and journey! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
     
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  14. ipsedixit

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    #14 ipsedixit, Sep 21, 2022
    He's actually my hero's hero.
     
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  15. Regular Guy 01

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    #15 Regular Guy 01, Sep 22, 2022
    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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  16. MrF355

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    #16 MrF355, Sep 22, 2022
    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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  17. mbovaird

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    #17 mbovaird, Sep 22, 2022
    Outstanding!!


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    #18 Ferrari 360 CS, Sep 22, 2022
    Agreed.

    Truly epic trip!
     
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  19. EnzoItaly

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    #19 EnzoItaly, Sep 22, 2022
    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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  20. Caeruleus11

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    #20 Caeruleus11, Sep 22, 2022
    Bravo! Well done!!


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  21. Brian A

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    #21 Brian A, Sep 22, 2022
    EPIC!!!
     
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    #22 ryalex, Sep 22, 2022
    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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  23. sabre66

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    #23 sabre66, Sep 22, 2022
    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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    #24 U-Boat Commander, Sep 22, 2022
    Amazing!
     
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    #25 paulchua, Sep 22, 2022
    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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