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ricky71370
July 5th, 2004, 05:00
The long awaited weekend at the Poconos Speedway in Pennsylvania became a reality. Little did I know that Mr. Balboni(prefers to be called "VALENTINO") was going to be in attendance for the the great event. I was able to chat with the legend over the weekend for a cumulitative time of 2hrs..(SUREAL). I was able to also aquire an autograph on the doorsill of my GALLARDO. During track time which were on sunday and monday (27-28 June) Valentino was giving rides on the course to anyone who would dare to get in the silver Murcielago with him...(NOTHING LIKE GOING ON A 2.5 MILE COURSE WHICH HAS ABOUT 6 TURNS AND 2 MAJOR STRAIGHTS WITH THE LEGEND) straights were mastered at around 197mph average and the turns were just hit to hard to have even got a glance at the speedometer. The experience did not end there, in one of the many sessions during the 2 track days I found myself in front of the HARD charging Murcielago driven by Valetino, ohh my god, what a freakin feeling, the man is totally insane. On the infield I held my own only because the size difference but on the straights it was all over...Finally on that particular run he finally passed me after the first straight but guess what in turn 4 he spun out and being that I was only a turn and a half behind him, I got to see what very few people have seen in their lives,, he confirmed the fact and asked me with a smile on his face not to tell anyone..lol so I promised after he again provided me with a second autograph, this time on my helmet. There were other (2 other test drivers from Lamborghini the which were doing the same, giving people rides, one from Boston the other from Italy. By the way I haven't mentoined how amazingly NICE Valetino was to everyone there, No less than 200 people and he treated every single one of the the same. (WOW)

I was trying to post pictures from the event but I havent had luck doing it. Could someone help me, stuart i tried sending you the email but no luck.

By the way, the Gallardo performance stood out. I have 6 hrs of track time that I would love to post or some at least, you know the times where the 360 modena, 355 spider just fell short in every facet of the track, when the gallardo holds it own vs.. murcielago, diablo and puts a hurtin on the 550maranello all of this while Im the captain...lol what a rush an experienced, the experience has led me to join a car club in Florida(SAFE Motorsports) which has 6 to 7 events yrly and the next one is the 24th of july at Sebring Intl Speedway. Im buying rims , tires brake pads for both the beast and Gallardo(just for the events), and will be attending these events.:incar: :incar: :incar:(Sebring Intl, Moroso Speedway, Homestead-Miami Intl)

Forgot to mentioned that it was an all EXOTIC Italian car event,,LAMbos, ferraris, maserrati, alpha romeo, panteras, ect...


A smiling Ricky :incar: :incar: :dance: :dance:

ricky71370
July 5th, 2004, 05:16
finally, well here's proof!

ricky71370
July 5th, 2004, 05:29
im not posting 160 pics, it will take for ever but here are a few more.

Enjoy

the lucky 13 is mine!!!!!!

Ricky:incar:

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krm
July 5th, 2004, 07:44
Ricky, thanks for sharing your experience with us! :thumb:

Klint
July 5th, 2004, 09:23
Ricky,

Excellent! Thanks for sharing the experience with us and the pictures.

Looks like one heck of an event, and Valentino sounds like a true gentlemen. :incar:

You've gone for the right colour choice for the Gallardo, it looks really good in orange. :D

I know how you feel when it comes to getting started at these events, it's gets addictive, as I've realised with participating at a drag racing event quite recently in the 325. :D

ricky71370
July 5th, 2004, 17:06
Klint,

You are so right, its so addicting, both drag strip, and track events.

Valentino is a wonderful man...

Well, the package for the beats will consist of HRE(rims), either Dunlop or pirrelli sliks and brake pads are still a question. for the gallardo the same package. once I get details on exact model parts I'll make them available and post pics.

Ricky

salandt
July 5th, 2004, 18:54
Great event!!! Rick, it was nice meeting you. Here's my pics of your Lambo...

ricky71370
July 5th, 2004, 19:15
It was a pleasure meeting you too. How long did you stay after we talked?

take care

Ricky

salandt
July 5th, 2004, 19:28
a couple hours... kept running into people I know. -Ted
Here are my pics from the day:
http://homepage.mac.com/salandt/PhotoAlbum23.html
http://homepage.mac.com/salandt/PhotoAlbum24.html

ricky71370
July 5th, 2004, 19:37
I see you got a shot of my helmet, cool..
great pics, I came out with around 140 pics. The Carrera Gt and the F40 were awesome, they both belonged to the same guy. I didnt see you monday.

Ricky

Erik
July 7th, 2004, 00:27
Wonderful!

Thanks for sharing! :cool2:

Benman
July 12th, 2004, 03:33
A late post but great pics none the less:0:

Looks like there were more than just a couple of Lambos:D

Nice to see you enjoying such a fine Beast out on the track!:cheers:
Ben:addict:

SycoakaMowgli
July 13th, 2004, 07:43
http://www.fast-autos.net/features/04lebelle/pictures.html

Erik
July 13th, 2004, 17:42
Originally posted by SycoakaMowgli
http://www.fast-autos.net/features/04lebelle/pictures.html

Those pictues are absolutely amazing! :bigeyes:

RS4Ever
August 6th, 2004, 08:44
very very sweet :0:

looks like so much fun.

thanks for the cool pics