For Christmas last year, my younger daughter gave me Ride-A-Long offered by Racing Adventures: essentially riding shotgun in a fast car with a professional race driver at the wheel. Originally, the ride was to be in a Cobra Replicar, but I had the opportunity to take my spin in a striking, orange Lamborghini Gallaro - I'd rather ride in a real Lambo than a Cobra replica. In any case, the experience was a blast, and here are some shots - taken by my wife - documenting that experience.

Racing Adventures also offers various programs that allow one to drive cars like the Gallaro - something I'm going to look into.

Later today or tomorrow, I'll post some photos (made with my trusty K-5 and DA 55-300) of other activities at the track on this gorgeous fall day.

Jer

"My" Ride:





Down the straight:



Wannabe Race Driver (gray hair and gray sweatshirt) and an actual race driver, David (wearing the maroon shirt), who gave me a real treat. By coincidence, I met David (who's based in Arizona) at the Houston Grand Prix a few weeks ago.

[patrick9]

WOW A mild case of envy here
Your wife did a nice job recording this. I look forward to seeing the rest of the shots

[dcmsox2004]

marvelous opportunity jer.... looking forward to more pics of this event.... dave m

[Bob Harris]

What a great experience buddy, those at speed runs down the track and close to the wall really stirs the blood doesn't it.

[daacon]

Outstanding ....you got the bug now ......speed on my friend speed on.

[eaglem]

Two dream machines and I can't win Lotto!!!!!!!!

[8540tomg]

Looks like fun Jer.

For my money, totally inadequate to buy one I must add, nobody makes a more striking car than Lamborghini.

Tom G

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Last edited by 8540tomg; 11-03-2013 at 09:42 PM.

[Sailor]

WOW A mild case of envy here
Your wife did a nice job recording this. I look forward to seeing the rest of the shots

Hey, I'll her know, Patrick - thanks. I've got several yet to process and hope to get 'em on the forum in a day or two.

Jer

marvelous opportunity jer.... looking forward to more pics of this event.... dave m

Thanks, my friend. I really enjoyed it - what a rush!

Jer

What a great experience buddy, those at speed runs down the track and close to the wall really stirs the blood doesn't it.

It does, indeed, brother Bob. The driver, David, clearly knows his business.

Jer

Outstanding ....you got the bug now ......speed on my friend speed on.

Hey thanks, buddy - I may have to try this behind the wheel. It'll cost about 300 bucks but could be worth it.

Jer

Two dream machines and I can't win Lotto!!!!!!!!

I know what you mean, EM. These babies ain't cheap.

Jer

Looks like fun Jer.

For my money, totally inadequate to buy one I must add, nobody makes a more strike car than Lamborghini.

Tom G

I agree, Tom. Lambos are extreme and in-your-face. I don't they are the most beautiful cars on the planet, but they are the most aggressive and - sometimes - over-the-top. I can tell you this: a Gallaro is one fast SOB and sticks to the tarmac like grim death.

Jer