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Driving a Ferrari F50 with Tubi Exhaust!! BEST DAY EVER Speedracer38 2023-02-10 | 16 years ago I uploaded my first ever video to YouTube riding in a Ferrari F50 with Tubi exhaust, and now in this video I'm the one behind the wheel driving the same exact F50! I have to say I think it's pretty epic to come full circle with the same F50, in fact I have experienced quite a few epic moments with this car. I can't thank RM Collection enough for the opportunity to get back behind the wheel of the car which is now in his collection. We had an amazing day driving together with 3 of the sickest V12 Ferraris ever to hit the street. I was leading the drive in the F50, Shmee150 was enjoying the single seat experience of the Monza SP1, and our friend RM Collection was pushing me to go faster in his F12 TDF! We all couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear the whole day and I'm really happy he enjoyed me pushing his F50 so he could hear the V12 scream with the Tubi exhaust (it was definitely shooting flames as well so the view must have been insane).The top of the mountain was packed with tourists looking at the fall foliage and the incredible views which include Manhattan on a clear day. I decided to roll the dice and bring us somewhere else which ended up being the perfect spot to get a photo of the 3 cars together and swap keys for the drive back to the collection. I jumped behind the wheel of the F12 TDF for the "chill" drive back ;)I would really appreciate if you guys showed him some love and go follow his account on Instagram @r.m._.collection / instagram.com/r.m._.collectionThese videos wouldn't be possible without him and his passion for hypercars. He keeps the surprises coming with each new hypercar he acquires and is building quite the bonkers collection.There are some incredible things on the horizon and you guys will definitely enjoy what's coming :DHere is the link to Shmee150's video from the same day and it's a very in depth look at the Ferrari Monza SP1 from everything that comes with the car to the full incredible driving experience - youtu.be/7XAoZd785Z0youtube.com/@UCIRgR4iANHI2taJdz8hjwLw
BRAND NEW Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Delivery Day! Speedracer38 2023-02-08 | The brand new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 has arrived to NYC after a long wait! My friend RM Collection ordered the car over a year and a half ago and the anticipation of the cars arrival has been very exciting. Only 112 Countachs will be built worldwide and this one is definitely going to be driven and enjoyed as often as possible both in NYC and in Miami. I have a lot of really fun ideas of what we can do with the Countach and I'm itching to see it once the car is fully protected and the windows get tinted. If you want to see more of this car along with the rest of my friend's insane collection go follow him on instagram @r.m._.collection (instagram.com/r.m._.collection/). There are a few more very special cars on their way to his collection this year which are going to blow your mind. I can't wait for those to arrive and share them all when they do. Hopefully we will be doing some events and some exciting things to get the followers of his account involved and a chance to experience these as well. What do you think??Thanks for watching :)instagram.com/speedracer38
Driving a BMW M4 GTS and Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series back to back Speedracer38 2022-11-08 | My friend Alex put together a fantastic cars and coffee event which happened this past weekend. The event theme was Euro vs Domestic so I had to call my friend and make sure the Euro representation was strong. We brought 2 of his cars which are both very rare and extremely unique modern German cars. On the way to cars and coffee I drove the 2016 BMW M4 GTS which I have never experienced until yesterday. The car greatly exceeded my expectations and was incredible to drive! On the way home we switched cars and I drove the Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series. I haven't driven one since the car was new in 2008. Seeing that Black Series badge you know you are going to have a truly special experience and the CLK63 Black Series is no exception to that. The 500hp V8 is extraordinary and makes you feel like you are driving a DTM race car. Seeing the car on the road is such an incredible sight as well!You can't beat a 70F+ degree day in November and it was the perfect day for cars and coffee with incredible cars and great people!Sadly on the way home we witnessed the aftermath of what must have just happened less than 20 minutes prior. I came to find out about an hour later that the car I saw burnt to the ground was my friend Bryan Salamone's Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster and he is in critical condition with severe burns. I'm struggling to believe it was him and pray he makes a full recovery as quickly as possible.Follow me on Instagram - @Speedracer38 Enjoy the video!!
Lamborghini LP640 vs Tesla Model Y Performance Speedracer38 2021-05-17 | A very special thank you to my friend John for the great time driving his LP640 and Tesla Model Y Performance! Go check out his YouTube channel @slowasiandriver where he posts more reviews of his cars and plane and his Instagram for fun pictures as well. youtube.com/slowasiandriverhttp://instagram.com/slowasiandriverRoughly a year ago my friend asked me which car he should buy, a white Ferrari F430 Scuderia or a white 2009 Lamborghini LP640. When he told me more about both cars I instantly recognized the LP640 as it's the same car I went cross country from Las Vegas to Miami in back in 2011 with another friend who is the original owner of the car! I recommended he buy the LP640 for multiple reasons and being a 2009 model year it is one of the last LP640s produced right before the swan song LP670 SV. In my opinion the Lamborghini LP640 is also the epitome of what an exotic car should be.He is obsessed with his Tesla Model Y Performance and I'm also very impressed of how capable the Tesla is all around so we thought it would be fun to see how they stacked up in a straight line pull. Over this past winter while I was visiting him we had an opportunity to take out the LP640 and Tesla a few days after it rained which cleared all the roads of sand and salt. It was still a cold day so the traction control was majorly limiting the LP640 acceleration even in Corsa (race) mode because the rear tires are so wide they are literally like hockey pucks when they are so cold. After 3-4 runs up to speed the tires started to warm up and grip without traction control kicking in so early. You can clearly see the Tesla pulls really hard off the line even when rolling from roughly 20 MPH. Once the LP640 gets up into the higher revs and shifts to 2nd gear it becomes a different story as it starts to reel in the Tesla like it's standing still. I think the results would be completely different on a warm summer day when the LP640 tires don't have any issues with traction and can grip instantly all the way to redline. We might have to run this test again, for science of course!Thanks for watching, I really hope you enjoyed the video!
Collection UPDATE!! Driving the Porsche GT2 RS and Ferrari 488 Pista Speedracer38 2021-05-05 | Last time I visited my friend's collection in NYC was with @Shmee150 in 2019 while traveling around the country with him in his Ford GT. Going back to hang out with my friend has been long overdue and he has since added 2 new cars to his collection which I have been really looking forward to seeing. Last weekend the weather couldn't have been better so we took the opportunity to drive 2 of his cars to lunch at Americana Manhasset in Long Island. Even though the Lizard Green 991.2 GT3 RS is one of his new acquisitions I thought it would be really fun taking out the 2 twin turbo cars both in similar specifications. The Paint To Sample Porsche GT2 RS in Golf Blue is supposedly only 1 of 4 in that color and is the only one that is not a Weissach package car. Than there is the Ferrari 488 Pista in TDF Blue with a fully bespoke spec with one of the most beautiful interiors I have seen on a Pista.Unfortunately Long Island can be a massive headache with traffic which is exactly what we experienced on our way to lunch. It was still a treat driving the GT2 RS regardless of how much traffic there was. When we swapped keys I could almost immediately tell I prefer driving the 488 Pista. The GT2 RS feels much more planted and precise which is something I would rather have 9 times out of 10 from a car, but the Pista seems to warp time and space with how quickly you are reaching triple digit speeds all while spinning the tires in the lower gears. I love how the rear of the Pista dances around when you start to bury your foot into the throttle!A very special thank you to my friend for inviting me to come see his new cars and take some out for a drive! I'm looking forward to heading back and taking out the Porsche GT3 RS and another Ferrari next time.Thanks for watching, I really hope you enjoyed the video!
Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT FIRST DRIVE on the STREET Speedracer38 2020-04-03 | Monterey Car Week is always full of surprises and this definitely tops off the list of experiences from 2019. The Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT is a GT1 classed race car and is only 1 of 9 in existence, this being the Krohn-Barbour Racing R-GT that raced in the 2004 American Le Mans Series. This was the first time the car has been publicly shown as well since after it completed its racing program in 2004. It was shown at The Quail among so many other hypercars it would make you dizzy. Regardless the Murcielago R-GT attracted so much attention from the die hard car enthusiasts.Since 2004 the car was in California for a few years before ending up in Asia where the livery was removed and the car was parked not to be driven again until my friend Jordan Roddy from Bespoke Motor Cars in Australia bought the car. He meticulously went over the car visually and mechanically restoring it and ended up giving the R-GT a new life as if it were rolling out of the factory for the first time. Also the car looks identical to how it raced in 2004!I bet this is the first time you are learning about the Murcielago R-GT GT1 race car and it is the ultimate Murcielago, sorry LP670 SV! My dream garage would consist of a R-GT, LP670 SV, and a LP640 Roadster though.Thank you Jordan for the incredible experience!! Please make sure you check out his Instagram and give him a follow @bespokemotorcars.Turn your speakers up and enjoy the V12 in all its glory!
Driving a Ferrari F50!! Speedracer38 2019-09-29 | While I was in Miami with Shmee150 we visited @dennis_akoyaking who owns a very special Ferrari F50. This particular F50 is known as chassis 001 and carries over many parts from the F50 prototype which makes it unlike any other production F50 in existence. While Shmee150 was out driving the car I was chatting with the owner and he offered to let me drive it! I was a bit hesitant with the lurking rainstorm but couldn't pass on the opportunity to drive one of my all time dream cars. Even though it was a quick drive around the block I was over the moon with joy and couldn't be more thankful for the chance to drive it.I have ridden in a few F50s in the past and have moved them around parking lots but this was my first go out on the road by myself. The car is powered by a 4.7 liter naturally aspirated V12 derived from a Formula 1 car which is bolted directly to the tub and is also the same V12 that is found in the Ferrari 333 SP although massively detuned for road use. Being able to feel the raw power of that V12 connected to the 6 speed gated manual transmission was a dream come true. While rolling on the power in 2nd gear the car was instantly lighting up the rear tires and I was taking it very gently. There is no power steering, you are surrounded by carbon fiber, you have a V12 begging to be driven hard, and as tempting as it is to drive it like you stole it you have to keep your wits about you before you get into trouble.Huge shoutout to Dennis, please check him out and give him a follow!http://instagram.com/dennis_akoyakingAlso make sure you watch Shmee150's video driving the Ferrari F50! youtu.be/qgo9N-e1YWIyoutube.com/Shmee150instagram.com/shmee150Thanks for watching, I really hope you enjoyed the video!
Driving 2 Pagani Zonda Cinque to Taco Tuesday Speedracer38 2019-09-06 | During my time with Shmee150 in Southern California we made our way down to Newport Beach for a day to see some good friends. After an exciting lunch taking 3 Koenigsegg Agera RS to lunch at Hooters we made our way from @speedy_jeff to @dan_am_i for the evening. We ended up taking not 1 but 2 Pagani Zonda Cinque out for dinner for Taco Tuesday!! Shmee150 drove the yellow Cinque Roadster and I rode with Dan in the Cinque coupe. It ended up being a night that I'll never forget!Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine my first time riding in a Pagani Zonda would be riding in the final Cinque coupe, number 5 of 5, and the only one in green. That in itself would have been something to remember forever but being joined by Shmee150 in the yellow Cinque Roadster was priceless. Storming through Newport Beach in California on our way to dinner in 2 Pagani Zondas making noise and shooting flames the whole way there and back. It was truly a day I wish never ended.Huge shoutout to Dan, please check him out and give him a follow!http://instagram.com/dan_am_iAlso make sure you watch Shmee150's video driving the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster! youtu.be/vKHZhLyuM-oyoutube.com/Shmee150instagram.com/shmee150Thanks for watching, I really hope you enjoyed the video!
Driving an Aston Martin Vantage tuned by RENNtech Speedracer38 2019-08-31 | On my last day in California I stopped by P Zero World to visit my friend Claus Ettensberger. He offered to let me take out his Aston Martin Vantage which has been tuned by RENNtech for the afternoon and enjoy my last day in California! I have driven quite a few Aston Martins so I have been really looking forward to driving the new Vantage for quite some time especially because of the fact it has a Mercedes Benz AMG twin turbo V8 engine.One thing about RENNtech is they are masters at tuning and upgrading AMG motors which are already handbuilt masterpieces. The partnership with Aston Martin and Mercedes Benz to put an AMG motor in the car is like a gift from God, letting RENNtech do their magic now you're in heaven. The Vantage is an incredible chassis to start with and now the new Vantage is leaps and bounds better than previous cars. The interior is everything you could ever hope for in a luxury sports car. All the controls are easily accessible and beautifully displayed, easy to use, and it really makes you feel comfortable behind the wheel. I personally think the car is an absolute stunner especially in China Grey with color matched China Grey CEC wheels!Visiting P Zero World and getting to experience one of their cars first hand was an absolute treat. They took a really good car and made it great if not perfect. Everything from the sticky Pirelli tires, the incredible technology in the CEC wheels with directional cooling, the KW suspension, and of course the tune and downpipe from RENNtech. I enjoy a lot of cars I drive but this Vantage...I need it in my life!Huge shoutout to Claus, please check him out!http://instagram.com/claus_ettensbergerhttp://instagram.com/cecwheelshttp://instagram.com/pzeroworldhttp://instagram.com/renntechThanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed this RENNtech tuned Aston Martin Vantage as much as I did!
Koenigsegg Agera RS convoy to Hooters Speedracer38 2019-08-29 | The last thing I ever expected waking up a few days ago was to be hoping in the passenger seat of a Koenigsegg Agera RS Final Edition "VADER" to go out for a drive and have lunch at Hooters! It was even more epic having a convoy of Koenigseggs together for the drive and lunch. Joining us was Shmee150 in the Agera RS "DRAKEN" and Speedy_Jeff in his stunning Agera RS "VALHALL".I went down to Newport Beach in the morning with Shmee150 to meet our friend Speedy_Jeff at his man cave. This is one of the wildest man caves you could ever imagine with 3 Koenigsegg Agera RS', the only 2 Agera RS final edition cars, a "naked" Koenigsegg CCX being upgraded to the ghost package, 2 Pagani Huayra BCs, a very rare Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf, 1 of 10 McLaren MSO X, a handful of Porsches, Ferrari F12, the fastest electric RC boat in the world, and and absolutely bonkers sandrail powered by a turbine engine.After lunch we made a quick stop to Boden Autohaus to check out the toys they work on and there was a lot of serious eye candy all around! The Azzuro Dino F12 TDF and matte grey Speciale were my personal favorites at the shop.This day wouldn't have been possible without Jeff, Marc, and Dan so please make sure you go check them out on Instagram!!http://instagram.com/speedy_jeffhttp://instagram.com/dan_am_ihttp://instagram.com/x_marc_the_spothttp://instgram.com/shinmikeyinhttp://instagram.com/shmee150Enjoy!!
I drove Shmee150s Ford GT! Speedracer38 2019-08-26 | Some of you may have seen that I joined Shmee150 on his US tour in his Ford GT after picking him up at the airport in NY when he arrived. It has been an amazing trip to say the very least! I will definitely be making a video about the trip with Shmee150 when it's over with a lot of behind the scenes from all the shoots we have done.As for driving Shmee150's Ford GT...I'm honestly still quite speechless! The car is so dialed in with its incredible suspension setup from the factory, the power delivery is very linear, the weight transfer feels nonexistent and is extremely flat through turns, there is incredible feedback in the steering, and overall is an absolute dream to drive.If you haven't already go check out Shmee150's YouTube channel and Instagram!youtube.com/Shmee150instagram.com/shmee150Tim, thank you again for the opportunity to get behind the wheel of your Ford GT!! It was an experience I will never forget!
Aventador SV car spotting in Beverly Hills Speedracer38 2019-08-24 | The day before leaving for Fuel Run to head up to Monterey car week I took a stunning Lamborghini Aventador SV in to Beverly Hills for a really fun afternoon. I started in the hills at Greystone Mansion which has a great view overlooking Beverly Hills to go over the best bits of the Aventador SV. The car is finished in a stunning red metallic called "Rosso Bia" with red centerlocks on the wheels and a black interior with red highlights. Behind the cabin sits a massive V12 engine which is the feature on every flagship Lamborghini.I started out in automatic in comfort mode but quickly changed to manual with sport mode which was almost immediately changed into corsa mode for the ultimate experience. Corsa mode gives a much more immediate throttle response, quickens the shifts, opens up the exhaust valves earlier, and makes the overall feel of the car much more responsive. It was a great afternoon with lots of Lamborghinis cruising around but the highlight had to be running into my friend @teamloansharks in his Novitec 720S N-Largo all the way from New York! I had an amazing time driving the Aventador SV and it was hilarious driving the car around Beverly Hills to go car spotting!
Private car collection hidden in NYC Speedracer38 2019-07-25 | Last week I visited an incredible private collection with Shmee150 that was literally hiding in plain sight. You would never guess that this building is home to some of the rarest cars from both Ferrari and Porsche ranging from the 599 Alonso Edition, F12 TDF, 458 Speciale, 2 911 Rs, multiple GT3s, GT3 RS', and a stunning PTS GT2 RS.Make sure you're following Shmee150 on his US adventure in his Ford GT!youtube.com/shmee150instagram.com/shmee150
Pulled over in the Ford GT! Speedracer38 2019-07-20 | Well it was only a matter of time. I was riding with Shmee in his Ford GT through NYC and we were pulled over because of his UK license plates. Thankfully Shmee did a lot of research prior to bringing his Ford GT to the US from the UK and had all the correct documents in order and ready to show to the police. This was the first time he was pulled over since arriving in the US and probably won't be the last. Like Tim says in the video it is a very unique situation to see a car driving around on foreign plates and cops might only experience it once in their entire career. Thank you so much to this officer from the NYPD for his kindness and understanding after looking over the documents. If you haven't already go check out Shmee's YouTube channel and Instagram!youtube.com/Shmee150instagram.com/shmee150If you enjoyed this video please make sure you let me know in the comments or simply leaving a like. It means a lot to me and I really appreciate the feedback!
Chaos driving the Ford GT in NYC Speedracer38 2019-07-19 | The other day I headed over to a private car collection with Tim in his Ford GT. I decided to film our drive through Manhattan as it would be an interesting perspective to see what it's actually like driving a car through the city. No cab drivers, truck drivers, ubers, etc care about what the other person is driving and it is pretty much a free for all. We chat about the difficulty of trying to navigate with the chaos of everything going on around you. This is a completely raw and uncut video which I hope you enjoy!
Picking up Shmee and his Ford GT! Speedracer38 2019-07-16 | What an absolute roller coaster of a day! I was looking forward to this day for quite some time but couldn't give away any of the plans that Tim and I had, we were both really looking forward to this massive surprise! First thing in the morning going to meet my friend and pick up his car only to find out that the battery in his V12 Vantage was dead was pretty worrisome. I got it started and drove it for 30 minutes hoping to put enough juice into the battery so it would be good for the rest of the day but when I stopped at the Aston Martin dealer the car was dead again. They gave me a jump and I had to go to Miller Motorcars service to get a brand new battery installed. Thankfully they put the car in priority over any other car because of the situation and got me in and out pretty fast. The only downside to the battery replacement is all the time getting that sorted put me in the window of rush hour traffic in the afternoon which is BRUTAL in the northeast.It was a breeze going to town hall and Ai Design to pick up the radar detector and then the journey to JFK was mostly spent sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. Once I finally arrived and picked up Shmee we blasted over to the cargo section of the airport to take delivery of his Ford GT. We were amazed the car was sitting pretty right in front of the building. Once we were all set we stopped for gas around the corner and sat in traffic on our way to NYC. It was such an amazing experience seeing Shmee's Ford GT on the road with UK plates driving around Manhattan. It felt like I was in an episode of The Grand Tour, or Top Gear, whichever you prefer haha. We had a great time catching up and rolling around some of the most iconic places in New York City along with places that bring back old memories like the 2012 Gumball 3000 which started in NYC. I can't wait for more to come this week, you're all in for quite the insane treat!!
Porsche GT3 RS Racing Simulator at Lime Rock Speedracer38 2019-06-28 | Massive thanks to SimMetric Driver Performance Labs for the opportunity to lap Lime Rock in a 991 Porsche GT3 RS!! Please make sure you check them out at simmetriclabs.comInstagram @simmetric_labsFacebook - SimMetricLabsTwitter - @SimMetric_LabsAfter the supercar charity event at Wilzig Racing Manor I was able to jump on the racing simulator and put in some laps. I was pushing a little bit too hard on the uphill and ended up paying the price on one of the laps but other than that it was an incredible experience! With the seat moving as if I was in the car going through the turns it felt like I was at Lime Rock driving around the track! After I put in a 58.4 as my best lap I finished up and asked my friend with the identical car what lap times he runs at Lime Rock and he said low 58's so the sim is extremely realistic. I can't wait to get on it again hopefully soon!!
Race track in the backyard in a McLaren 720S Speedracer38 2019-06-27 | Having an incredible collection of race cars and motorcycles is pretty amazing but to some people like Alan Wilzig it is pointless if you can't enjoy them. That's why he bought this property and built his own race track in the backyard!! The track is a 1.15-mile-long, 40-foot-wide, bidirectional racetrack — heavy on the hairpin turns and smooth as a billiard table — designed for high-performance motorcycles and cars. I had the opportunity to go out as a passenger in a 850hp McLaren 720S and I was blown away by the track, it is incredible! If you're interested in learning more it is called Wilzig Racing Manor.wilzigracingmanor.org
WRM GIVES Supercar Fundraiser Event Speedracer38 2019-06-26 | Over the past 6 years, Alan Wilzig has hosted a gala event at the cusp of Summer for the exclusive benefit of a needy community organization local to Wilzig Racing Manor. Alan’s dear friend Dan Sperling has spearheaded and run the event. To date over $250,000 has been raised and donated! Here are some of the following organizations directly benefited from this annual event -High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding & Driving Center, located on fifty acres in beautiful Columbia County, New York, offers riding, driving and other equine assisted activities to children, teens and adults with special needs. Our herd also offers opportunities for individuals and groups to explore personal development, all in an integrated community setting.RACE CARS FOR A CAUSE, which has helped serve nearly 500 veterans, active military, veteran caregivers, and their family members with spectacular race-oriented events. Everything from pit crewing, safety education, and professional driving education in amazing cars are possible and 100% free of charge to our country’s veterans.wilzigracingmanor.org
This dog owns a McLaren 570S Spider Speedracer38 2019-06-25 | Scout the Alaskan Klee Kai is one very lucky dog! His owner not only lets him ride in his McLaren 570S Spider but chose the spec of the car to match his dog Scout. How cool is that?! Scout is a very friendly puppy and really seems to enjoy being in and around the McLaren. I'll even go as far as saying the McLaren is actually owned by the dog! It's great to see an exotic car being not only daily driven but enjoyed with their pet dog as well.Follow Scout the dog on Instagram @scouttheakk
Wilzig Racing Manor Private Collection Speedracer38 2019-06-25 | Last weekend I had an incredible opportunity to visit Wilzig Racing Manor to go out on the race track on the property and have full access to the jaw-dropping collection of motorcycles and race cars. Honestly I don't know very much about motorcycles but I know this collection consists of extremely rare and very high performance street and racing motorcycles. I hope you enjoy the walkthrough of the collection and please drop a comment if you know about any of the motorcycles in the collection. I would love to learn as much as possible!
Novitec vs stock 812 Superfast Speedracer38 2019-06-24 | The NOVITEC program for the 812 has been developed for maximum form and function. The complete aerodynamic package has been designed and wind tunnel tested in light weight carbon fiber. The NOVITEC aerodynamic components provide improved aerodynamics, while giving the vehicle a more aggressive appearance. High quality exhaust systems available in the ultra lightweight material Inconel or stainless steel. To maximize driving performance, suspension components and tailor made wheel and tire combinations provide maximum contact with the road.Seeing a stock 812 next to the 812 with all the Novitec aerodynamic upgrades is very impressive. Small changes go a long way and give the car a much more aggressive and sporty appearance. Also it is pretty rare to see an exotic car with Novitec upgrades which makes it even more exclusive!
Porsche GT3 RS track therapy Speedracer38 2019-06-23 | Being very passionate about cars and driving it doesn't get much better than this. Having a world famous race track to yourself in an amazing car and enjoying it all as you watch a massive storm rolling in. That's why I consider it therapy because nothing else matters while you're out on track.
LaFerrari at Nobu Malibu Speedracer38 2019-06-22 | While visiting California I was spending the day in Malibu and I couldn't have asked for better weather. I attended a car show in the morning and around lunch time I was at Nobu when a stunning LaFerrari showed up finished in the triple yellow paint. The LaFerrari was heavily specced out with every carbon fiber option you could order along with a yellow leather wrapped steering wheel, yellow headliner on the interior, and so many more bits in yellow I have never seen ordered on another LaFerrari. Accompanying the LaFerrari was a Ferrari FF and Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe with the rest of the LaFerrari owner's family. Malibu never disappoints!!
Novitec F12 N-Largo killing the environment Speedracer38 2019-06-21 | *WARNING to headphone users*Watch until the end and help me get access to shoot some amazing content of the Novitec F12 N-Largo!A Ferrari naturally aspirated V12 is one of the best sounding engines known to man. This is a completely different beast compared to your standard Ferrari. Novitec worked some witchcraft on the F12 N-Largo and the exhaust is so loud it shakes the earth, literally. I love how brutal this car is and when the revving is over you have a moment of complete silence which is such a weird feeling to explain.
Novitec 720S N-Largo shooting flames Speedracer38 2019-06-21 | Just over a month after delivery of the Novitec 720S and the Inconel exhaust is breaking in very nicely! The car is becoming a flamethrower and sounds incredible for a twin turbo V8. It is getting so much louder the more it is driven and the exhaust is broken in. Initially it was very rare to see it shooting flames but now it does it almost every time it is revved.
Novitec car show raising money for charity Speedracer38 2019-06-20 | This past weekend was about so much more than having a fun time with friends and cars. We ended up raising over $13k and has been directly donated to the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital in Albany, NY!! This money specifically goes to making children's experience with life threatening illnesses a little better while at the hospital for treatments. Of course I enjoyed shooting video, taking photos, and helping out in any other way I could because this event was all for an amazing cause. The highlight of the event was my friend's 3 Novitec N-Largo cars (F12, 488, and 720S) but a lot of other incredible cars showed up and it ended up being a perfect day.
Removing the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta roof Speedracer38 2019-06-19 | The 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is a very rare model limited to only 80 cars worldwide and powered by the Ferrari 599 GTO engine. The limited production of just 80 models was in homage to the 80th Anniversary of Pininfarina. The car has only continued to appreciate in value with another SA Aperta selling 3 years ago at RM Sotheby's auction for $1,182,500! If I had to guess I would say they are worth over $1.5 million USD now.This car is meant to be enjoyed as a roadster with no roof but Ferrari did provide a very basic soft top for emergency situations and very few cars were ordered with a removable carbon fiber hardtop. Both tops are extremely expensive. Removing the soft top is very quick with just 2 latches at the front but it looks like it is somewhat of a headache once you get it off. The owner of this car bought a large velcro strap to wrap around the top so it doesn't bounce around in the trunk and cause any damage to itself.Regardless of the "roof" and how it is somewhat of a joke like the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster soft tops I really respect the owner for driving and enjoying his extremely rare Ferrari SA Aperta!
Supercars, race cars, and Zagatos at the Greenwich Concours Speedracer38 2019-06-19 | The Greenwich Concours had an incredible display of Zagatos this year ranging from classic Lancias to modern Aston Martins. It was truly a sight to see so many in one place! Other than the Zagato coachbuilt cars there was a great lineup of race cars and supercars. The race cars consisted of a Lancia Rally 037 EVO 2, 2004 McLaren F1 19B, Ferrari 599XX EVO, Flying Lizard Porsche GT3 RSR, and the car that brought Fittipaldi out of retirement - 1983 March 83G: Spirit of Miami. The supercars were pretty unique this year with cars from the McLaren Senna, 2 McLaren P1s, Pagani Huayra, and a Jaguar XJR-15. I had a great time and enjoyed seeing everything old and new. I just need to educate myself on the older cars a bit more but I do greatly appreciate them!
Supercars of Greenwich Speedracer38 2019-06-18 | Greenwich is a town full of supercars and hypercars but they are very rarely seen. On a good day you might see one Pagani Huayra and a handful of exotic cars but this happened to be a great day. It was the Sunday of the Greenwich Concours so a lot of cars came out of hiding and were parked around town. Some of the cars in town are arguably better than most of the cars in the show! I was very lucky and was just in the right place at the right time before I eventually made it into the Concours towards the end of the day.
Classic Coach Open House Speedracer38 2019-06-16 | Classic Coach is one of my favorite places to visit in the US when it comes to seeing the rarest cars. In 2006 I would visit and once saw 4-5 Maserati MC12s there! They federalized the MC12 for the US so at any point there would be a handful in the shop. Here is a little background of Classic Coach's history -"Established in 1972, Classic Coach Repair Inc. is a family oriented business that specializes in exotic automobile repair, award winning restorations, retrofitting and mechanical services. Classic Coach Repair is the first Ferrari factory authorized warranty and coach center in the United States. Classic Coach thrives on a philosophy built upon a passion for exotic automobiles. We base our professionalism on the principals of old world artistry and customer service. Classic Coach also specializes in used car sales and consignment of customer vehicles. Expanding to Florida in 1998, we built our first exotic automobile dealership, Ferrari and Maserati of Central Florida in Orlando. Our second location, Ferrari of Tampa Bay, opened a decade later in 2008. All three locations service an extensive client base across North America and around the world."
Greenwich Concours cars arriving on Saturday Speedracer38 2019-06-14 | To start off the month of June it paid off being at the Greenwich Concours very early on a Saturday morning and seeing a majority of the cars from the show arriving. It was incredible seeing cars like the 1-off Ferrari 206 Dino Competizione prototype pulling off the highway and arriving to the event. There were also a couple of surprises like the orange Zagato Vanquish Speedster! I had a very busy schedule for the day so I spent about 45 minutes watching cars arrive before heading down to New Jersey for the Classic Coach open house.
Novitec 720S N-Largo Land Shark Speedracer38 2019-06-13 | Go follow @teamloansharks on Instagram!!The Novitec 720S N-Largo needed a nickname and "Land Shark" came to mind and suits the car very well. First off because @teamloansharks. It looks like a shark if you saw one in the water with the color combo of SLR McLaren silver with Estoril blue accents. The very aggressive stance and the intimidating factor of seeing the car on the road you know it isn't something to be messed with. Also sharks can go into a trance and the 720S N-Largo can easily put you into a trance. We were quite literally flying under the radar as both of our friends were pulled over and we just cruised right by. Thankfully no tickets!"Trance - a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium."
Top Gear Imports Cars and Caffe Speedracer38 2019-06-12 | The 4th annual Top Gear Imports Cars and Caffe had a massive turnout of hypercars for the VIP car corral. There were 5 Bugatti Veyrons and 3 of them were Super Sport variants!! There were 4 McLaren Sennas, 1 McLaren P1, 3 Porsche 918 Spyders, 2 Carrera GTs, 3 Ferrari Pistas, 3 Aventador SVJs, 4 Aventador Roadsters, the Novitec 720S N-Largo, and so many more rare cars. Keep in mind that was just inside the VIP section of the show. I didn't venture out to the rest of the show because there were simply too many people and I was running on 30 minutes of sleep the night before.
Novitec 720S N-Largo public debut at Top Gear Cars and Caffe Speedracer38 2019-06-12 | Go follow @teamloansharks on Instagram!!This past Sunday was the 4th annual Top Gear Imports Cars and Caffe at the Garden State Plaza in New Jersey. It was absolute mayhem!! I met up with my friend early in the morning at Ai Design to pick up his 720S N-Largo and drive down to New Jersey to meet some of his friends before the event. We convoyed to the show with a fleet of Lamborghinis which was a lot of fun. We had the Aventador SV Roadster, 2 Aventador SVJ coupes, a GT2 RS, S4 wagon, and Panamera rolling together to the event. I just wanted to share the drive there and the absolute chaos is caused when we showed up. I'll be posting another video with some of the show and some footage of some shenanigans we got up to afterwards!
BMW M3 sending it sideways Speedracer38 2019-06-10 | If you are interested in track events around the US and being able to drive cars like this BMW M3 check out apexdrivingevents.comAt the last Apex Driving Events track day my friend took me out for some fun laps going sideways in his BMW M3. We weren't aiming to break track records for lap times it was all about sending it! The car control is very impressive for being able to smoothly drift through these turns with such grace and continue on as if the car was never sideways. Thanks again Dan for the really fun ride!
Porsche 991 GT3 RS hot laps Speedracer38 2019-06-06 | If you are interested in track events around the US and being able to drive cars like this GT3 RS check out apexdrivingevents.comYesterday I had an incredible opportunity to go out on track with my friend Dan in his Porsche 991 GT3 RS at Palmer Motorsports Park! He took me out for a few hot laps that were unbelievably fast right out of pit lane. I had never been to this track until yesterday so to go that fast on my first time ever around the track was fantastic. Later on in the day we went out in his F80 M3 for some drifting laps and of course had to send it while drifting. I'll upload that video soon!
Joyride in the Novitec 488 N-Largo Speedracer38 2019-06-05 | Go follow @teamloansharks on Instagram!!It was an incredible experience being able to film the Novitec 720S N-Largo last month on the delivery day and I'm still smiling from ear to ear after the ride in the Novitec 488 N-Largo from last weekend! The 488 N-Largo is even more rare than the 720S N-Largo as this is only 1 of 11 in the world. The car underwent extensive surgery at Ai Design in New York to change this from a stock 488 GTB to the real deal Novitec 488 N-Largo.This was a perfect evening with great weather and some amazing country roads. The 488 N-Largo screams quite a bit louder than the 720S N-Largo and feels a bit more emotional. It just brings the whole experience up a notch while carving through back roads that are just as good as a race track. Even the Tesla Model X was getting in on a bit of fun in the video!
Novitec 720S N-Largo shakedown on delivery day Speedracer38 2019-06-01 | On delivery day of my friend's Novitec 720S N-Largo we went to one of his favorite roads that was more like a race track with amazing turns, elevation change, and everything you could ask for as a car enthusiast out for a drive. We did a quick shakedown run on the road to see how the car felt being pushed a little bit in this type of environment (nowhere near 100%). The car straight out of the factory will blow you away so the Novitec upgrades, Novitec tune, and Inconel exhaust are really the perfect package!
The only bad thing about the 720S N-Largo Speedracer38 2019-05-31 | It is too low for the drive through ATM!! Also with the McLaren doors you can't open them at the ATM to get yourself a bit closer.So for any McLaren owners you need to get out of your car at the ATM unless you magically twist your body and have very long arms to reach that high.Let me know what kind of things you'd like to see me and my friends do with their cars that you would never expect to see an exotic car doing!
Genius removable front plate mount Speedracer38 2019-05-31 | Most states and countries require your car has a front license plate by law and if you live in one of these places it can be very frustrating. Not only does it ruin the look of your car but it can also be irreversible if the front plate mount is drilled through your front bumper.My friend Safi created this front plate mount that is not only functional but is very high quality and finished in alcantara. Finally time to say goodbye to the tow hook front plate mount or the tragic factory mount that drills through your front bumper. If you are looking for a solution for mounting your front plate contact AVI Boston!Email: info@aviboston.comPhone: 617.928.1188www.aviboston.comInstagram @aviboston / Facebook @avibos
Pushing a GT3 RS to the limit!! Speedracer38 2019-05-30 | During the recent track day with Apex Driving Events at Club Motorsports in New Hampshire there was one Porsche GT3 RS that was bravely exploring the track limits. Since this is a brand new track everyone was figuring out their preferred line throughout the course. You can drop your lap times significantly by exploring the absolute limits of each turn. In an earlier session he did a bit of landscaping on the outside of a triple apex turn and held a beautiful drift while the rear tires were on the grass. In this session he dove a bit too deep in the final turn before the start / finish straight and the back end started to rotate on him which kicked out a bunch of cones and again he controlled the car and saved it without spinning or worse. All in all it was great driving and always exciting to watch!For upcoming track days visit - apexdrivingevents.com
Club Motorsports Porsche GT3 RS hot laps Speedracer38 2019-05-29 | After driving back from Florida I was back at a race track within 24 hours. This track day was held on Memorial Day at Club Motorsports in Tamworth, New Hampshire. This is a brand new track so I was very excited to get out and shoot some photos of cars on track with the absolutely stunning views. The track is 15 turns over 2.5 miles with an elevation change of 250 feet. I have been to a lot of race tracks and this track has me VERY excited for future track days!For upcoming track days visit - apexdrivingevents.com
Checking out Lamborghini Miami Speedracer38 2019-05-24 | While I was in Florida I had to stop by to see my friend Brett David at his dealership in Miami. Prestige Imports / Lamborghini Miami has been one of my favorite dealers to visit ever since I was a little kid and every time I'm in Miami I make sure to stop by. I highly recommend all of you stop by if you're ever in the Miami area! There is always a different lineup of hypercars in the Prestige Imports showroom which is such a treat. Where else can you see the Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo?! ;)
This private collection will blow you away Speedracer38 2019-05-23 | Follow this collection on Instagram @garage26Yesterday I had the opportunity to view a private car collection consisting of the highest caliber cars you can buy from both Ferrari and Porsche. These are the rarest of the rare and the highest quality cars that exist! This collection is way beyond museum quality and I was trying to contain my excitement while taking it all in. What is even more mind blowing is this isn't even the entire collection. There are quite a few more cars that are just as rare from both Ferrari and Porsche.
Checking out Ferrari of Central Florida Speedracer38 2019-05-20 | Last week I drove from Connecticut to Florida to visit some friends and while I'm in town I stopped by Ferrari of Central Florida. The variety of cars every time I stop by is unbelievable and this time was no different. There were a handful of 70th anniversary tribute cars, a brand new LaFerrari, 2 LaFerraris tucked in back, a handful of Speciales, a new 488 Pista, and a bunch of other stunning cars!
Intense 4-way Porsche GT3 RS track battle Speedracer38 2019-05-13 | Last week since I was in upstate New York shooting the Novitec 720S N-Largo I decided to head out to Watkins Glen for a 2 day track event hosted by Apex Driving Events. It was a very chill group of drivers ranging from Porsche GT3 RS' to full on professional racing teams getting some seat time in their race cars midseason. The event was an absolute blast and you got 2 full days of Watkins Glen with little to no traffic and very few cars on track at the same time. The best time we achieved in the GT3 RS was a 2:03 which is pretty amazing for a street legal car! On the back straight approaching the chicane (bus stop) we were hitting anywhere from 155-160 mph before taking the chicane. The whole experience was amazing and I can't wait for the next event!! Thank you Safi for taking me out in your car for some really fun hot laps.If you live in the northeast and are interested in taking your car to the track you should check out Apex Driving Events - www.apexdrivingevents.com
Novitec 720S N-Largo vs modified McLaren 12C Speedracer38 2019-05-09 | While shooting the Novitec 720S N-Largo I jumped in the McLaren 12C that joined us for a little bit. We got some 98 octane fuel and hit the highway for a little bit of fun. It was really interesting to see how the Novitec 720S would do against a nicely modified McLaren 12C.The 12C is on Toyo R888 tires and makes over 800hp while putting down roughly 750+ hp to the wheels with a DME stage 2 tune, SOUL Performance downpipes with cats, and the factory sports exhaust. The Novitec 720S is on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and is running a straight pipe Inconel exhaust and a tune from Novitec.I was really impressed with the 12C even though the 720S would pull a considerable amount every time. It really shows how good a car McLaren made when they started with the 12C!
The Novitec 720S N-Largo finally arrived! Speedracer38 2019-05-08 | Go follow @teamloansharks on Instagram!!Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) was an amazing day for me and my friend. Possibly a little bit better for him as his freshly finished McLaren 720S N-Largo modified by Novitec was delivered to his house and added to his collection with 2 more Novitec N-Largo builds! This is only 1 of 15 ever built. Thankfully the weather held up and after drooling over the car in his garage we went out for a drive and ended up having another friend join us in their slightly modified McLaren 12C. The 720S N-Largo is unlike any other car I have ever seen on the road, it's truly an amazing sight. The performance is mind boggling and feels like it is warping time and space. It looks incredible in person and this color combo is an absolute killer spec. Getting the car painted in a color that was made for the SLR McLaren wasn't easy but it was well worth it. Adding the minor Estoril blue accents on the exterior ties it all together with the interior to perfection.I can't wait to get more time with this car and share more content with all of you!
Porsche GT3 RS hot laps at Lime Rock Speedracer38 2019-05-02 | Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/speedracer38It seems like my channel and social media feeds are mostly Porsche content lately but this is definitely worth sharing. This is a brand new 991.2 GT3 RS with full Akrapovic exhaust going out for some hot laps at Lime Rock this week. Not every lap is flat out because the driver was letting off to let other cars ahead and have some fun chasing them down. There were 4 brand new GT3 RS' in attendance along with a 991 GT3 RS and many more exciting cars like the 2 TransAm Mustang race cars and a McLaren 720S. Turn your speakers up and enjoy!#Porsche #GT3RS #LimeRock #Trackday #Akrapovičexhaust
