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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Good weather is finally here- Try the SuperCar Life


Chismillionaire thinks this is much better than renting or other "touring" experiences, the SuperCar life lets you beat these super rigs all day at a track as they were intended.

Have the housing slump and high gas priced whittled your Murcielago budget down to something more along the lines of a Malibu? Well don't worry, just because that condo you tried to flip didn't sell doesn't mean you have to give up your supercar dreams -- just live them out for a day with a little help from Supercar Life.

Describing itself with as something akin to a "fantasy camp for driving enthusiasts," Supercar Life gives participants the chance to climb behind the wheel of five world-class supercars and explore their limits on a racetrack. In addition, the Massachusetts-based company employs several active Rolex Grand Am series drivers to provide instruction and guidance, teaching how to get the most out of each vehicle.

Participation for each day is limited in order to maximize everyone's seat time, and after some instruction and practice everyone hits the track -- drivers of each car follow an identical model piloted by an instructor, who helps guide them through the course and maintain safety. Drivers can go at whatever speed is comfortable for them, however, so rest assured you'll get to drive plenty fast.

Days last from approximately nine to five, including catered trackside meals, and end with a champagne farewell toast. The company creates a DVD of each driver behind the wheel, so you can channel your inner Jeremy Clarkson, as well as giving away souvenirs and a photo of you with your favorite car. Speaking of the cars, Supercar Life's stable includes some pretty desirable wheels: a Ferrari F430, a Lamborghini Gallardo, an Aston Martin DB9, a Porsche 911 Turbo (997), and a Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series -- each one more than capable of three-digit speeds and designed with track days in mind.

So what does it cost to live the Supercar Life? Well, a lot less than actually buying one of these machines, but still not cheap: the starting price is $4990, with an optional Luxury Package including a night at a luxury hotel and VIP airport transfers for $5670. That said, most of the cheaper ways to sample these five supercars going 100 mph end with a trip to prison.

Supercar Life is planning events at various racetracks around the country, with the next scheduled for the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on May 6. All cars are equipped with automatics so it's not necessary to know how to drive stick, and participants can bring a guest to share in the amenities and watch from trackside. Learning to drive at high speeds on a track can be challenging, and at the end of the day your instructor will offer advice on improving your techniques. Of course after winding out F430s and Gallardos all day, the real challenge will be keeping the needle at 65 for the long drive home. For more information check out Supercar Life's website.

Source: Supercar Life

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