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  1. chrlsstyles

    chrlsstyles Formula 3

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    #1 chrlsstyles, Nov 21, 2004
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    Today I had the best day in a long time. I got to be co-pilot on a run to celebrate a new 550 in the EC. Not only that, but it was also my first ride in a Ferrari. TomB offered me the seat so I jumped on it. It's all I was looking forward to pretty much all week. I even took the day off of work. The day was great, had a good run with great people and some decent food to end the day.

    I arrived at the designated meeting spot, where I pulled up and saw Tom and the Mondial waiting and ready to go. We got in the car and we were off. Had a nice drive to our designated meeting point. One more then one occassion we hit a nice stretch of openness, and we were off. Arrived at our meeting spot at around 9ish. Was greeted to a nice lot of Ferrari, Lambo, P-car, and a nice Supra. It was my first time meeting a lot of the EC crew, and I can tell you that they are some of the nicest guys I've met in a while. Took a few pics (i'll post a link later), and eagerly awaited our departure. The time came for us to leave.

    A right out of the parking lot and another quick right and we were on our way. Diablo, 355, 328, 308, TR, Mondi all taking off for the open highway. Made a quick right onto the highway and the Mondi did a little fishtail. The whole ride was breathtaking, the sounds, the sights, words couldn't describe. For a good 45 minutes or so that I was in the car I had a smile ear to ear, like a kid in a toy store. Had a good run going. Hit some decent speeds. Couldn't get over the fact that after 10 years of being a car nut, I was finally in the front seat of a Ferrari. Arrived at the restaurant at 1130ish, had some decent food and then had a nice spirited run back to my car. One word to describe my first ride in a Ferrari:

    Perfection


    Thanks again TomB for giving me my first ride. It was a day I will never forget.
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  2. Teenferrarifan

    Teenferrarifan F1 Rookie

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    #2 Teenferrarifan, Nov 21, 2004
    Congrats!!! I got my first ride from an f-chatter and have had many more since. Once you get the first one under your belt more and more will come.
    Erik
     
  3. robiferretti

    robiferretti F1 Rookie

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    #3 robiferretti, Nov 21, 2004
    congrats sorry i missed it. Bunch of guys weren't able to make it so i hear. Glad you had fun!
     
  4. chrlsstyles

    chrlsstyles Formula 3

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    #4 chrlsstyles, Nov 21, 2004
  5. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

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    #5 iceburns288, Nov 21, 2004
    Now THAT is the face of a happy man... :D

    I'm glad you enjoyed your ride! I hope your experience with Ferraris gets more and more frequent to the point where you see one everyday in your driveway! :D
     
  6. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    #6 davey_jones, Nov 21, 2004
    There's no turning back now my friend.....
    To my knowledge, there is not a cure for this disease but more more more more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    dave
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  7. chrlsstyles

    chrlsstyles Formula 3

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    #7 chrlsstyles, Nov 21, 2004
    Happy is an understatement. I hope I see one everyday in my driveway as well. I'll be taking up a collection. Paypal? :) lol

    I've been bit the that Ferrari bug.
     
  8. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
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    #8 Gatorrari, Nov 21, 2004
    Saturday morning, after a gym workout, I gave my training partner, an enthusiastic 21-year-old, his first ride in a Ferrari. It wasn't very long--he didn't have much time available--but on a short stretch of freeway (less than 1/2 mile between exits) I touched 85 mph before having to slow down for the exit ramp. As we turned back into the gym parking lot, he said "sweet ride!"

    He thanked me and I told him to keep the dream alive, and hopefully he wouldn't have to wait 30 years (as I did) to buy an F-car. But since he's 6'2", I told him he'll probably want to consider a bigger car than the 328!
     
  9. TOM B

    TOM B Formula 3

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    #9 TOM B, Nov 22, 2004

    Chris,
    It was my pleasure. When I first offfered the ride I had no idea that it would be your first in a Ferrari. I hope it approached your expectations. After all, ........it's JUST a Mondial. :)
     
  10. chrlsstyles

    chrlsstyles Formula 3

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    #10 chrlsstyles, Nov 22, 2004
    Tom, it was a great day, But remember, the "JUST a Mondial" did pass up that Countach :D
     

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