Once bitten .... got the bug!

Thanks to Tesco Clubcard and the generosity of a family at one of my churches whose relative I conducted the funeral service for a few months back I was able to pay a return visit to Croft this afternoon, not this time to drive racing cars but super cars.

But which was the best?

A

the Porsche Cayman - well, it is a nice car and the third time I've driven one so I was really beginning to feel comfortable in it.  You feel part of it - held securely - so confidant to push it to it's limit which is faster than the other red car -  Helena's - which I drive now and then (Skoda Fabia!)

B

                               
The Lamborghini Gallardo!

After the shock of an electric seat adjustment you then have to get used to the paddle gear-shift - terribly jolty as it changes up under power, and greater the power the greater the jolt which my neck did not appreciate!  That said, it has some power in it, but I never really "settled" and felt comfortable driving it but quick glances at the speedo on the back straight revealed just how fast it can go in a short time.


or C

The Ferrari 430

Another car with paddle gear-shift but a so much smoother change.  This car you feel part of as well as able to admire the sheer extravagance.  With now sufficient knowledge of the course it felt so much easier to open it up and push it so the limit, cornering confidently and braking smoothly (reverse order of course!).




So which would I want to take home?  Well, the Cayman would be nice - as the back up - but it has to be the 430.  That said, with even used cars priced at around £80,000 I fear it will have to remain a dream.

 Another great afternoon in some super cars.  The trouble is, it is not now if but when I head down to Croft again!