My Night with an Exotic (Full version)
Let me begin this article with one undeniable fact: The Internet makes the world a small place. We’ve all heard stories and first person accounts from journalists and people from a variety of professions about their experiences in the latest wave of supercars. It may range from a Zonda, to a Ferrari, to a Lamborghini. But what happens when a normal, average guy gets behind the wheel of one of these supercars? What happens when a dream becomes... [Read More...]
My Night with an Exotic Part 4
After an extensive conversation with the taxi driver, I finally arrive at my destination. Where did I end up going? I’ll let you fill in the blanks. The taxi driver talks to me about the expensive cars that typically line the front of the club. I’m just thinking that I might have made a mistake by not bringing the 360 here. What’s done is done, I’m here and the car isn’t. I finally get inside; turns out that bouncers recognize different... [Read More...]
My Night with an Exotic Part 3
So here I am, in the middle of the biggest cockfight I’ve ever been involved in. What is it about? Honestly, not a whole lot. The old guy in the Corvette is upset that I disrupted his hard work by just pulling up. But grandpa just doesn’t understand what a Corvette stands for. Next time you’re at a parking lot and see someone pull up in one, watch him carefully. Step 1 will be to exit the car. Step 2 will be to lock it / arm the security... [Read More...]
My Night with an Exotic Part 2
When I last left you all, I was pulled over by the police, freaking out. I seriously thought that my one night would only last a few more minutes. But it didn’t. The police officer came up to the driver’s side window and asked me to rev the engine a few times for him. I obliged and he smiled. A fan no doubt. He explained that he simply pulled me over to ensure the paperwork was in proper order, made a few inquiries and went on his way. A very... [Read More...]
My Night with an Exotic Part 1
Let me begin this article with one undeniable fact: The Internet makes the world a small place. We’ve all heard stories and first person accounts from journalists and people from a variety of professions about their experiences in the latest wave of supercars. It may range from a Zonda, to a Ferrari, to a Lamborghini. But what happens when a normal, average guy gets behind the wheel of one of these supercars? What happens when a dream becomes... [Read More...]