It’s already October! The days and weeks or September seem to have flown by – so much I can’t seem too keep up. Thankfully, some processes can be automated, but there are others that just can’t. One of those is spending time with friends and family and making memories.
The weekend of September 20 was that weekend for us. All the way back in May of this year, an ad somehow crossed my personal Facebook feed. It was for a ‘supercar experience’ – driving cars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porches, and more around local racetracks. May happens to be the month of my husband’s birthday, and he’s always loved cars. The moment I saw the ad, I thought it’d be a perfect gift for him. We’re at the point in our relationship where we ‘double up’ on gifts (this is was his birthday AND Father’s Day gift).
I know gifts are best left as surprises, but I wanted to make sure he drove his dream car, if possible. He chose the car he wanted, albeit not completely his dream car: a Hellcat. The only thing was, he’d have to wait. We planned all this in June and he’d have to wait until the third weekend in SEPTEMBER to enjoy his gift.
Enjoy it he did, when he was able. The date of his original drive, September 20, ended up being rained out. Due to safety concerns and their “no experience necessary” policy of participation, the company called off all experiences due to severe rain and lighting. Lighting subsided, but the rain wasn’t going away. As a concession, participants still got to ride in a Hellcat Charger with an experienced driver/instructor. Great time. We rescheduled for the next day – sunny, clear and 85 – and his ride seemed to be going off without a hitch. Until there was a decision to be made.
This generous company not only had the ability to allow him to drive early, but they wanted to upgrade his experience. Instead of sitting behind the wheel of a Hellcat Charger, he drove a Ferrari. Three laps around their modified route at the track. The result: he has to do it again, and chip away at their list of available cars.
The Saturday experience washed away the frustration of the Friday experience. The only drawback: having to wait an entire season to do it again.
Have you ever had an adrenaline-pumping experience? Was it a gift or did you pursue it yourself? What is your dream car? Let’s talk on Facebook!