Got to meet Mr. Valentino Balboni this past weekend, he was present at Speed Trip 10 held at Bahrain International Circuit.

What an amazing person!!! He was avaliable over the whole weekend for riders and a good conversations.

Wikipedia says: "Balboni started working for Lamborghini on April 21. 1967. He started as a mechanic apprentice in the company. He was personally asked by the founder of the company Ferrucio Lamborghini to test drive the newly built cars. Together with Bob Wallace they became the test drivers of Lamborghini. Valentino Balboni has reportedly driven about 80% of all Lamborghinis ever built. In 2008 Balboni is still active for the company as the chief test driver and ambassador for Lamborghini. He appears at different Lamborghini related events like unveiling of new models.”

 

I always enjoy your pics

 

Great pictures! Thanks for posting them up.

 

Mashalla, I wish i traveled this two weeks last week in Dubai for the boat show and Tiesto plust Bahrain for the gathering.

 

Without a doubt, the coolest job in the world. I'd love to go on one of those rides.

 

I bet that was an awesome time...

 

great pics

 

Love the Superleggera, great pictures.

 

Looks like a fantastic time! Did Balboni do any hot laps in the Countach? I would've loved to see that!

 

Valentino. Great guy, and very nice pictures!