MG Car Club of South Australia
My ride around Mallala in a Race Lamborghini .
n the Easter Saturday during the National Rally , while down at Wigley Reserve I purchased a ticket in the raffle for the ride in Kevin Weeks Lambor-
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ghini Gallardo at the Mallala racetrack on Easter Monday . I really thought I had just donated $ 20.00 to the club so it was a huge surprise when I received a phone call on Sunday from Sandra Cardnell to say I had won a ride .
On the day I was excited but also a little anxious of what was to come . Marie and I arrived early and watched the MG ' s thunder around the track . Some of these guys can really drive and they certainly get the most from their cars .
Time to prepare for my ride . Kevin Weeks was getting ready and warming the up the car . Allan Semmler borrowed a race jacket for me and I borrowed a helmet . I couldn ' t contain my excitement as I was strapped into the car , a few kind and reassuring words from Kevin and we were off . The immense power and take off of the car was incredible as I was thrown back into the seat . As we approached the turns I started to wonder if Kevin had forgotten how to use the brakes , almost bracing myself to leave the track and hit the dirt . But the way he slowed that machine and flew through the turns was exhilarating to say the least . After the first couple of turns I let myself relax and totally enjoy the three laps around the track .
It was an absolutely wonderful experience and a great way to enjoy a day .
Many thanks to Kevin Weeks for donating the ride and bringing me back safely , also Allan Semmler and the kind gentleman who loaned me his helmet .
Ian Baum
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