We just returned from the WCD 200MPH Extreme Event. De-boarding the plane in LaGuardia at midnight was a rude transition from a perfect, sun-filled 36 hours in southern Florida. These are just preliminary images until Michael Lussos readies his files.

Thursday, 8 January 2009: We arrived at the airfield - which is in the middle of nowhere - and proceeded to unload the Koenigsegg.


Like I said - the middle of nowhere.


The CCX before being unleashed.


Friday, 9 January 2009: WCD's dew-kissed F430 F1 the morning of the big day.


From left to right: Universal Autosports's President, Giacomo Ciaccia, and North America's only authorized Koenigsegg technician, Kent Woodworth wipe down the CCX while a member of the media gives it a close inspection.


At the top, two Rossions. Then a silver R8, an orange Superleggera, and the yellow F430.


Unlike their F430, World Class Driving's 599 was optioned to the gills. Power Daytona Recaros, carbon fiber interior trim, shields, red calipers, carbon ceramic brakes, front and rear parking sensors - a real stunner.


Dihedral synchro-helix doors open, the CCX was almost impossible to photograph with no one else around.


The two Rossions that showed up.


Kent Woodworth (left) explains the ins and outs of the Koenigsegg to Speed TV's Tanner Faust, host of Super Cars Exposed.

 

WCD's Superleggera.


The R8 pitting after a jaunt around the course.


The F430, hosting a pilot and a passenger-seated instructor.


The Maserati Gran Turismo after a hot lap around the other course.


The F430 in its element.


WCD's pearlescent LP 560-4.


There was even an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.


The CCX.


The pearl white Gallardo on a high speed run.


The CCX - high speed run.

 

The 599.


The SLR.


I should've waited until the end of the day to take this picture - the CCX ended up posting an ultimate time of 218. And a handful of 217mph-runs - many of which were piloted by Didier Theys - one of which was with me in the passenger seat. A very exciting experience, to say the least.
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Details about the event, where is it and how much did it cost...

 

Wow, cool pics! Man, I'd really love to go to an event like this some day or at least have the Koenigsegg Tech's job! That pic of the 'Seggy on the top speed run is pretty crazy! Is the driver just getting on the brakes or is there so much downforce that nose of the car is pushed into the ground like that?

 

thats awesome....love the ccx.... thanks for sharing...

 

CCX is a beast Looked like alot of fun. Is it going to be aired on tv?

 

Great pics, CCX is just impressive! It's also funny how it had 10 runs and others only 1... I guess they just gave up after first trial.

 

Looks like an awesome event, and one hell of a collection of cars.

I did the "regular" WCD event a few years ago. The only time I drove with Didier Theys was back to the hotel in the minivan because the F430 we were driving caught fire and burned to the ground. Nice guy.

 

Great post! This is the kind of content that will keep TS on top! Awesome event and super coverage.