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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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They run the toyota driving school at willow so there are always the pace cars there for that reason. The drivers in the celebrety race at the Long Beach Grand Prix are trained at that school before the big race.

CL is odd looking. Not the biggest fan of that car. CLS63 is really nice however.

Yeah, the CL may take some time for me to get used to it. i wasn't exactly thrilled to drive it, but thought it may have something to do with it being a 550 vs the 63. Dunno.

I also got to see all the celebrity celicas. Would have been nice to run a few around the streets course.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
360 Stradalie (spelling?)

Likely has a tubi exhaust.

Not a challenge car as it as normal glass windows and an interior.
You sure it isn't a Challenge? I know it is some upgraded model, but can't remember what. they even had a little plaque on the rear bumper. i'll go by and see it to find out.

Here is the insignia it had...
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jangy
You sure it isn't a Challenge? I know it is some upgraded model, but can't remember what. they even had a little plaque on the rear bumper. i'll go by and see it to find out.

Here is the insignia it had...
yeah, "regular" production ferrari, 360 challenge stradale, maybe they remoed the mufflers, but even stock those ****ers are loud as hell.

the f1 car looks like 98-99, not sure exactly, i started waching 01-02, shumi retired already btw
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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yeah, "regular" production ferrari, 360 challenge stradale, maybe they remoed the mufflers, but even stock those ****ers are loud as hell.

the f1 car looks like 98-99, not sure exactly, i started waching 01-02, shumi retired already btw

LOL, shows how much I know. I quit watching F1 when Ayrton died.

I thought the F1 car was a '97 build. i have no clue when he raced it. Would it be worth more now that he is retired? I thought I heard $1m as the actual paid price and expecting to make 50% on it?? I didn't get to drive it so I can't say.
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LOL, shows how much I know. I quit watching F1 when Ayrton died.

I thought the F1 car was a '97 build. i have no clue when he raced it. Would it be worth more now that he is retired? I thought I heard $1m as the actual paid price and expecting to make 50% on it?? I didn't get to drive it so I can't say.
might be a 97, im not sure, late nineties for sure though

i would thinks its worth more, these types of things are crazy, might be worth much more, might not

you can buy 5 year or older f1 cars from ferrari, i believe you get some time at fiorano(their track) also
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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might be a 97, im not sure, late nineties for sure though

i would thinks its worth more, these types of things are crazy, might be worth much more, might not

you can buy 5 year or older f1 cars from ferrari, i believe you get some time at fiorano(their track) also
These guys buy them off of collectors and Ebay. Then they export most to japan for a pretty penny.

Having his own crew is nice. There is always something breaking or needing tuning. Must be nice...
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