2nd experience at Exotics Racing in Vegas
Nov 14, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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2nd experience at Exotics Racing in Vegas
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Did the exotics racing in Vegas this past weekend for the second time. Last time I drove the SLS, Scud and 458. I left there that time thinking that my GT2 is faster, handles better, and is easier to track then any of these cars. But I still lusted after all of them, but confirmed that I would not trade in my car for any of them, and will just have to make more dough and add one to my stable.
This time I did the Mclaren MP, Scud, and 458.
I was really shocked how small the MP is in person, even the center console buttons. In the mags they look normal size but in person they are so freakin tiny. Anyway on to the driving..... The MP was my favorite on the track, mainly becaue of the seating position, view from the cockpit, and how small the car felt. It did not feel faster then the 458 but just so much easier to manipulate and control, like a surgical instrument. The instructor said it is his favorite (all the instructors I asked said the same) and to be careful because it is very sketchy; meaning, you are going into the corner a lot faster then you think you are, because the car rides so smooth. He was right, go a little sideways on a few corners. The shift paddles seems more reachable when at 9 and 3 compared to the ferrari, even though the paddles are much smaller.
The Scud is raw and fantastic, but comes in last compared to the other two. My wife drove the scud and the TTS, and suprisingly she much preferred the scud. She was passing other drivers and was tearing it up out there. I was very impressed and proud.
The car I would own for non-track driving would be the 458, since it is the most fun. It only beats the MP by a fraction in terms of desire to own. The immediate throttle response, exhaust note, and looks can not be beat.
Did the exotics racing in Vegas this past weekend for the second time. Last time I drove the SLS, Scud and 458. I left there that time thinking that my GT2 is faster, handles better, and is easier to track then any of these cars. But I still lusted after all of them, but confirmed that I would not trade in my car for any of them, and will just have to make more dough and add one to my stable.
This time I did the Mclaren MP, Scud, and 458.
I was really shocked how small the MP is in person, even the center console buttons. In the mags they look normal size but in person they are so freakin tiny. Anyway on to the driving..... The MP was my favorite on the track, mainly becaue of the seating position, view from the cockpit, and how small the car felt. It did not feel faster then the 458 but just so much easier to manipulate and control, like a surgical instrument. The instructor said it is his favorite (all the instructors I asked said the same) and to be careful because it is very sketchy; meaning, you are going into the corner a lot faster then you think you are, because the car rides so smooth. He was right, go a little sideways on a few corners. The shift paddles seems more reachable when at 9 and 3 compared to the ferrari, even though the paddles are much smaller.
The Scud is raw and fantastic, but comes in last compared to the other two. My wife drove the scud and the TTS, and suprisingly she much preferred the scud. She was passing other drivers and was tearing it up out there. I was very impressed and proud.
The car I would own for non-track driving would be the 458, since it is the most fun. It only beats the MP by a fraction in terms of desire to own. The immediate throttle response, exhaust note, and looks can not be beat.
Nov 15, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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The bluetec gets over 600miles to a tank which averages 37mpg. But that is with a lot of stop and go city driving. When I drive on the freeway I get over 45mpg and will get 800 miles to a tank.
I average 18 city and 27 hwy in the GT2, how come you don't ask about it???
Nov 17, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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Dont worry about packages, just pick your favorite cars and book them for the laps you decide.
