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| - The actual racing is no question a 5-star experience that you owe yourself at least once. I'm not even a big car guy, but it's definitely a one of a kind rush that leaves you wanting more. See further description after my minor gripe below.
The ding down to 4 stars was really for a lack of efficiency in processing and framing of expectations. When you're in Vegas you usually have limited time. So when they urge you to be there on time only so you can just hurry up and wait, it kinda stalls the excitement. We were also told we'd be done by 12:30 when in actuality we were done closer to 2:00 which screwed up coordinating with the non-daredevils on this trip.
Now with that out of the way, here's the good part.
While you're waiting for everyone in your flight to get processed, they offer complimentary beverages and snacks. They also allow you to upgrade and/or change things up a bit. I actually took the opportunity to have 3 warm up laps with a new Corvette Stingray for $100, which proved to be a great value. The theory was that you can only learn so much about the track in the simulator, and you want some actual track time to feel the weight of a real car before you race the really bitchin' ones. The 18 minute movie and simulator laps were quite helpful especially with a tech sitting right next to you and telling you how to do it like the pros. Nothing can prepare you like actual track time though. The 3 laps in the Corvette went by like that, but at least I got to build up my chops a bit before the Lamborghini Huracan.
Speaking of the Huracan, I highly recommend it. It is such a nimble and responsive vehicle. One of my buddies did a McLaren and the other did the Lamborghini Aventador, which cost more. I had the record in our group on the straitaway at 131 mph, and I think it was mainly because of the fact that I could come out of the corner quicker and with more stability than the bulkier Aventador. My crew guy told me that 134 mph was the fastest he'd seen. One of the key features of this venue is a big enough track to hit those speeds.
There are also plenty of turns of different angles to test your agility skills. The crew guys riding shotgun were both awesome giving you the play by play in the mic. "20% gas through the turn, 40%, 100% go! Shift up... up again. Hit the breaks! Let off the brakes through the turn, 20% gas..." SUCH A RUSH
I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who remotely likes fast cars. I highly recommend splurging and go for 10 laps in a quality car after 3 laps in a practice car. 5 will go so fast. Even 7 laps I did in the Lambo just flew by even after the 3 laps in the Vette. It takes a bit to get comfortable flying around those turns, so don't scrimp for this once in a lifetime experience.
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