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Old 04-13-2011, 04:45 PM
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I have to say, this thread is one of the most enjoyable I have ever read. I'm still laughing. Thanks a million!
Old 04-13-2011, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Almost as good: dude shows up a few years ago at a DE, in a Lambo Gallardo. Did a couple of sessions, then the car took a dump. Literally stopped running mid session & would not re-start. It was towed in to the paddock. Plenty of fuel, batttery OK. No clue what happened.

Until about 30 minutes later when a flatbed rollback showed up & pulled the Lambo on board. Seems the guy rented it. the rental company had a GPS with a transponder on it. When it showed up o their computer driving at high rates of speed off marked roads, on a racetrack, they immobilized the ECU by remote control, since this violated the rental agreement.

It was epic.
Was that at Sebring? Because I was there once when that happened to a Lambo guy. Picked it up in Miami or Lauderdale for last years Winterfest I think. They told the guy they were on their way to get the car and it died on track.... So he just left (in a friends car).
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Originally Posted by Viperbob1
Was that at Sebring? Because I was there once when that happened to a Lambo guy. Picked it up in Miami or Lauderdale for last years Winterfest I think. They told the guy they were on their way to get the car and it died on track.... So he just left (in a friends car).
Yes. 2009.
Old 04-14-2011, 12:14 AM
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I have a video that shows him on my phone but the file type(.gp) is not supported on RL. If anybody can explain to a computer idiot how to edit or rename or something I can post up.
Old 04-14-2011, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Almost as good: dude shows up a few years ago at a DE, in a Lambo Gallardo. Did a couple of sessions, then the car took a dump. Literally stopped running mid session & would not re-start. It was towed in to the paddock. Plenty of fuel, batttery OK. No clue what happened.

Until about 30 minutes later when a flatbed rollback showed up & pulled the Lambo on board. Seems the guy rented it. the rental company had a GPS with a transponder on it. When it showed up o their computer driving at high rates of speed off marked roads, on a racetrack, they immobilized the ECU by remote control, since this violated the rental agreement.

It was epic.
Awesome...Hertz showed up at a DE with the Sherriff to get their Corvette back.
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But didnt he qualify SEVENTH?
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At least he didnt show up with his 125 shifter cart AND a HANS device..
Old 04-14-2011, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
At least he didnt show up with his 125 shifter cart AND a HANS device..
Actually, showing up with a kart and a Leatt Neck brace ( distant cousin to the HANS) is rather normal today.

http://www.leatt-brace.com/index.php...art/leatt-kart

My son was one of the first kids to wear one ( and unfortunately test one).
Old 04-14-2011, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tlarocque
I have a video that shows him on my phone but the file type(.gp) is not supported on RL. If anybody can explain to a computer idiot how to edit or rename or something I can post up.
Upload from camera to Vimeo (free) and post link.
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
But didnt he qualify SEVENTH?
One of the best racing videos I've seen on RL. Or anywhere.
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I was 7ttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! epic video, my new favorite!!
Old 04-15-2011, 01:35 PM
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Poser in a white Lambo. This is news?
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oh please, " I was seventh" is classic and legendary stuff!
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Originally Posted by gums
oh please, " I was seventh" is classic and legendary stuff!
+1 Classic
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Gather in the morning in the hotel lobby for transport to Barber Motorsports Park for the Porsche entry level driving school and this guy shows up in a fully badged and monogramed Ferrari MS Driving suit, helemet & shoes. Wore them both days. Didn't have a clue.


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