Another Lost Enzo (But at least a Ruf "won")

Jeff Higgins · 08-28-2006, 12:33 PM

I find it a little surprising that law enforcement in some western states actually closes public highways for speed events. These guys were going for a top speed run, with a radar officer "citing" them, and the proceeds from the "fine" going to charity. Sounds like fun, but it cost one guy his Enzo. Now they are contemplating whether they should do this in the future.

The link might ask you to "answer a few simple questions" before getting to the article. I did it, and it seemed pretty innocuous. I'm not the most web savy guy, so if anyone sees anything dubious about the link, let us know.

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0821WSJ-Hot-Rod-Heaven-ON.html

cmccuist · 08-28-2006, 12:52 PM

I love this quote - "It's just a car." I guess. An Enzo is just a car
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the way Raquel Welch is just a woman

gaijindabe · 08-28-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by Jeff Higgins
Sounds like fun, but it cost one guy his Enzo. Now they are contemplating whether they should do this in the future.

If it goes the way of any other kind of risk taking (except sitting on your couch and clogging your arteries) it will be banned in this country. Land of the free and home of the brave? More like the over regulated, over medicated and sedentary.

BTW - I bet he could well afford the Enzo.

kach22i · kach22i's Garage

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Losee, the 50-year-old son of a wealthy Utah businessman and owner of an upscale drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinic, wasn't out hot-rodding alone.

Someone's been taking his med's.

pwd72s · 08-28-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by gaijindabe
If it goes the way of any other kind of risk taking (except sitting on your couch and clogging your arteries) it will be banned in this country. Land of the free and home of the brave? More like the over regulated, over medicated and sedentary.

BTW - I bet he could well afford the Enzo.

Slippery slope here...the closed highway thing is okay by me...because no innocent victims. Going crazy on roads not closed to the public? I have an issue with that....

Jeff Higgins · 08-28-2006, 04:18 PM

I say if they close the roads and set up this kind of an event, let 'er rip. Same sentiments on the open public road issue, though. This is a different thing. I just wish they would do it around here. You know, European rally style. It sounds like this is just a straight test of top speed. Kinda boring, but more power to 'em.