Paul T
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I think my pulse and breathing rate are now normal enough to discuss getting a ride in a ZR-1. The NCM auctioned off a ride with Tadge Juechter(Chief Corvette Engineer) at the wheel to benefit the expansion project and I was lucky enough to win. Not only did I get a couple of laps around the factory in the yellow ZR-1, Tadge was gracious enough to autograph his cap and a ZR-1 shirt acknowledging the fact that I was the first non-GM person to ride in one. And yes, he drove it like it was engineered to be driven. Totally different car than a Z0-6, at low speeds it is smoother and quieter than my Z0-6. Made the Z0-6 seem like a brute cruising around but when really pedaled, lordy, lordy. I have already seen some disparaging comments about the look of the car and all I can say is you have to see it in the flesh(carbon fiber?) to appreciate it. Has a whole new stance and your first reaction will be, I want one! I could rattle on forever but I already feel myself drifting into another highly delusional state and I want to go savor it again before it passes. Great job, Team Corvette.
Paul
Paul