RC:
Gnil:
Two years ago I went to a track event organized by my local Lamborghini club . I went because they allowed kids to drive our cars, so my 13 year old son was able to drive my RS on the track . It was great . The Lambo owners were very nice, but a bit different then the Porsche guys . Some also owned Porsche , but they all had the passion for Lambo . On track most of them drove pretty slowly , it was mainly to drive their cars on a track , but they were not interested in going fast . It seemed that their cars were to them more like a sacred object , or a piece of art that needs to be taken gently care off . Also some of the guys , mainly the ones that had second hand cars, were they type wearing those flashy t-shirts, with decolored/ ripped jeans and a few flashy chains here and there . All friendly, but a bit different
I am going back with them in September . We will visit the Lambo factory and then go to Varano for a track day, again, kids will be allowed to drive . It will be quite an event , as we drive in a convoy ( about 20 cars ) from Switzerland to Lambo factory ( around 600 km ) . Should raise some thumbs in Italy !
I was just told yesterday that this time there will be a few Porsche that will join the event , but on track the Lambo guys decided that they do not want Porsche to drive at the same time as the Lambo as they fear Porsche owners will want to race the Lambo guys
I will race you anytime if you pay for my tire wear, possible damages (stone, accident...you never know) and so on.
At some point in life, there is no need to prove yourself if you achieved everything you wanted. So why risk damage, cost and so on if it doesn't "give" you anything in return? I also won't make it into the F1 anymore, so why bother?
I don't know if this is valid for those Lambo guys you met (so far, I know two Lamborghini owners personally but the also have a bunch of other cars and tons of money, so... ) but I can tell you for sure that I will not seriously race my Performante, unless someone is paying for it (I am pretty sure Porker wouldn't mind to see me drive, maybe he can do some sort of collection for poor RC ).
I will attend some friendly track events but usually, these events are pretty much harmless and fun, even if some of the drivers (may) have the feeling they are fast. Another problem with serious track events is insurance and warranty. At my age (54), there are more important things in life than trying to achieve best track times.
This is why, unlike in the past where it was the other way around, I tremendously enjoy those drives with friends in the mountains (pass roads, etc...Germany, Austria and Italy) and in the past around the Cote d'Azur (got too crowded and police is merciless now). So much fun to drive without any pressure, having a good lunch (or brunch), enjoying the weather (we were very lucky the past few times) and just enjoying life without any stress.
Are you not confusing real racing ( racing is with a proper car intended solely for that with a team ) with amateur track fun ? Or maybe you can't just have fun on a track , you need to '' race '' . I know someone like that . He just can't drive on a track for pure enjoyment . He needs to '' race '' everyone , always driving with a knife between his teeth . He jus't can't help it . Don't know what he needs to prove .
I let these king of people pass, I have no need , nor intention, to risk my car for jus being in form of another guy . Also , I do not chase time . I hardly ever time myself . To me this is often a recepy for crash .
No way can you enjoy fully the cars on public roads . Have fun yes, enjoy them yes, but you can't push them . If you do so, you put yourself, other drivers and your license at high risk . What's the point . I much rather go to a track and drive the speed I want without having to worry about cops and oncoming traffic ......
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