# Times like these is why I love my job! **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 11, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270 "2008-08-11T18:09:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/1 "2008-08-11T18:09:34Z")
We won the towing contract for the new track in Monticello. On slow days, I get to shoot over there and watch. There were only these 2 cars out that day, but on opening day Mario Andretti and Brian Redman were there racing. Just a shame that this track, slated to be world class, is invitation only. No general public spectators and membership costs $100,000. ![http://a385.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/32/l_94c42605d8840f63dba4567b2eef85d0.jpg](http://a385.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/32/l_94c42605d8840f63dba4567b2eef85d0.jpg) ![http://a947.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/64/l_cf0af73b1be67593c28035d22b724c0a.jpg](http://a947.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/64/l_cf0af73b1be67593c28035d22b724c0a.jpg) ![http://a564.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_a935f767e5c7e17788e7693d44be70bb.jpg](http://a564.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_a935f767e5c7e17788e7693d44be70bb.jpg) ![http://a59.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_58639022a152ab1527e23009a87d5352.jpg](http://a59.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_58639022a152ab1527e23009a87d5352.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/2 "2008-08-11T18:12:20Z")
Sweet gig! It isnt completely invitation only. It’s open to independent clubs to share with the members similar to Lime Rock. We’re headed there early next year. I hope no one needs your services! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/3 "2008-08-11T18:16:17Z")
Oooooh. I had wondered that for a while. A techie there had told us it was invite only. I was kind of disappointed. I’d love to see SCCA out there, or a similar sanction. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/4 "2008-08-11T18:20:30Z")
From my understanding, it was intended to be that way, but membership signups have been lower than expected so they’re opening it to other clubs. We’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/5 "2008-08-11T19:16:18Z")
:wow lucky girl! I would actually be hard pressed to pick between those two cars. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/6 "2008-08-11T20:33:09Z")
IF and only IF i could squeeze my big ass into the Lotus somewhat comfortably, I’d pick that for surree ---
**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/7 "2008-08-11T20:56:45Z")
Supercharged Lotus go kart. Sign me up :nod ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/8 "2008-08-11T21:46:32Z")
that orange Lotus is tits!!! :bowdown ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/9 "2008-08-12T05:11:09Z")
Did you guys miss the Ferrari completely? Hello? Convertible or not F430 \> Lotus. ---
**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/10 "2008-08-12T05:35:20Z")
150K+ ferrari or 50K+ lotus… hmmmm, hard choice ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/11 "2008-08-12T07:06:28Z")
> [@JClark](#): > > Did you guys miss the Ferrari completely? Hello? Convertible or not F430 \> Lotus. Srsly. ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/12 "2008-08-12T07:10:30Z")
and if there was some kinda shifter cart or somthing fun, i bet it would probably get more attention and then it would be like this as far as attention 5k\>50k\>150k ---
**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/13 "2008-08-12T08:37:45Z")
> [@JClark](#): > > Did you guys miss the Ferrari completely? Hello? Convertible or not F430 \> Lotus. Everyone and their uncle has an f430 :nod ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/14 "2008-08-12T09:46:58Z")
> [@GranMassaX](#): > > 150K+ ferrari or 50K+ lotus… hmmmm, hard choice It is. There is more to the car then just the name and numbers, Ariel Atom is cheaper then the Ferrari too, but wouldn’t think twice about that choice, even for the slower models. ---
**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/15 "2008-08-12T09:58:44Z")
> [@Vovchandr](#): > > It is. > > There is more to the car then just the name and numbers, Ariel Atom is cheaper then the Ferrari too, but wouldn’t think twice about that choice, even for the slower models. not at all… I’d take the ferrari hands down over an atom. Speed isn’t everything. You could sell the 430 and get 3 atoms. ---
**Author:** ![Vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/16 "2008-08-13T06:33:00Z")
The Lotus wrecked yesterday. Went WOT into a turn and let off mid apex, sending the car spinning. Pretty amazing how they tore the entire ass end apart, and crated it to ship out, for repair. All under an hour. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/17 "2008-08-13T06:35:10Z")
> [@Vovchandr](#): > > There is more to the car then just the name and numbers, Ariel Atom is cheaper then the Ferrari too, but wouldn’t think twice about that choice, even for the slower models. After driving Jay’s, I’d rather have the F430 all day. > [@Vandal](#): > > The Lotus wrecked yesterday. Went WOT into a turn and let off mid apex, sending the car spinning. > > Pretty amazing how they tore the entire ass end apart, and crated it to ship out, for repair. All under an hour. You’ll see a lot of that at a membership track like Monticello. We’re already seeing it EVERY day at LRP. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/18 "2008-08-13T10:15:27Z")
> [@GranMassaX](#): > > not at all… I’d take the ferrari hands down over an atom. Speed isn’t everything. You could sell the 430 and get 3 atoms. That’s my point exactly, I would take the basic, slower entry level atom over an F430 as well. For starters, I would hate not to have a gear lever. ---
**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/19 "2008-08-13T10:23:36Z")
> [@Vovchandr](#): > > That’s my point exactly, I would take the basic, slower entry level atom over an F430 as well. > > For starters, I would hate not to have a gear lever. how is that your point? I’m sure a “slow” atom would slaughter the 430 on the track… making it the faster of the two. “as well”? I said I’d take the 430, not the atom… as well what? :motherland :confused ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270/20 "2008-08-13T10:34:27Z")
I still would take the 430 as well. :giggedy [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/times-like-these-is-why-i-love-my-job/238270.md?page=2)