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  • ratghia

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:11 a.m. ratghia Reader

    Over spring break from college I am going out to Las Vegas to visit some family. There is a place called exotics racing where you can rent high end exotic cars to drive around their little track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. My uncle and his friend have done it previously and both enjoyed it a lot. They said that after the first lap the instructor just let them go and that it wasn't just a big pace lap. Since I got good grades my first semester my family surprised me with 5 laps in the new Aventador. They haven't received it yet but should in the next week or so. Needless to say I'm pretty excited for the opportunity to see the car up close and get behind the wheel. This is the only pic I have of the one that I will be driving.

  • 93EXCivic

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:13 a.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork

    Lucky bastard.

  • Klayfish

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:32 a.m. Klayfish HalfDork

    Congrats on the good grades, and what an awesome gift! There are several of those schools around the country that have Lambos, Ferraris, etc... I've debated trying them. On one hand, it would be a once in a lifetime experience to get to drive one of those things. But at the same time, for the same $$$ as a few laps in one, I could get several full track days in my own car. But in your case, it's free, so enjoy the E36 M3 out of it. And don't wad it up....

  • Matt B

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:32 a.m. Matt B Dork

    I think you officially now have the coolest parents in the world.

  • Conquest351

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:37 a.m. Conquest351 HalfDork

    93EXCivic wrote:

    Lucky bastard.

    This

  • cwh

    Jan. 10, 2012 9:20 a.m. cwh SuperDork

    See, good grades CAN pay off! Talk about immediate gratification.

  • Luke

    Jan. 10, 2012 9:33 a.m. Luke SuperDork

    Wow, that's pretty cool.

    We'll be expecting photos and driving impressions poste haste .

  • DoctorBlade

    Jan. 10, 2012 9:47 a.m. DoctorBlade Dork

    It's... green.

    Enjoy!

  • nderwater

    Jan. 10, 2012 9:52 a.m. nderwater SuperDork

    Yes, you could spend a weekend at the track for the same money. But if you have the chance, it's pretty frackin cool to be able to flog a supercar. Not everybody can say they've driven an Lamborghini!

  • minimac

    Jan. 10, 2012 10:05 a.m. minimac SuperDork

    Make to you take a spare pair of undies!

  • Twin_Cam

    Jan. 10, 2012 11:00 a.m. Twin_Cam SuperDork

    Some advice: don't put it into a wall

  • AngryCorvair

    Jan. 10, 2012 11:52 a.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

    93EXCivic wrote:

    Lucky bastard.

    getting good grades in college is luck?

  • Jan. 10, 2012 11:58 a.m. z31maniac SuperDork

    Excellent post back and let us know how it is.

    I didn't do it last time I was in Vegas for fear of it being a "pace lap," we are talking about going back this year and if so, I plan on driving at least one, if not two.

  • jstein77

    Jan. 10, 2012 2:37 p.m. jstein77 Dork

    Will they let you use the launch control? 0-60 in 2.9 seconds - talk about a rocket!

  • a401cj

    Jan. 10, 2012 3:25 p.m. a401cj Reader

    i guess you don't gotta buy it if you stuff it into the wall hard?

  • poopshovel

    Jan. 10, 2012 3:43 p.m. poopshovel SuperDork

    Very cool. Don't berkeley up the landing!

  • Timeormoney

    Jan. 10, 2012 7:59 p.m. Timeormoney Reader

    Wow, cool family!

  • RexSeven

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:11 p.m. RexSeven SuperDork

    Nice! I'm not one for supercars but for some reason I really, REALLY like the Aventador. Just like everyone else said, have fun and keep it shiny-side up!

  • neon4891

    Jan. 10, 2012 8:13 p.m. neon4891 SuperDork

    AngryCorvair wrote:

    93EXCivic wrote:

    Lucky bastard.

    getting good grades in college is luck?

    No, getting that as a reward.

  • Jan. 10, 2012 8:48 p.m. TRoglodyte HalfDork

    Lamborghinis........Caviar...........Dry Martinis. Keep up the good work.

  • ratghia

    Jan. 11, 2012 2:45 p.m. ratghia Reader

    I believe when you rent it insurance is included, but I intend not to be in a situation where I would find out. The track is twisty with only 1 real straight. I believe it's like 1.5 miles and 12 turns to keep speeds down. My uncle said he only got to around 120 in a skyline. Also there is plenty of run off room for if something goes wrong.

    I do feel luck for the opportunity. Even if I got grades that we're better from here on put I still doubt I'd get to do this again.

    I believe the date is going to be march 14, so now I just need to wait 2 months. As soon as I get a chance after I will post some good detail pictures of the Aventador, and pictures of all there other cars there. I'll also do a recap of what all happened and a review of the company.

 
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