It’s a bit of a mixed bag on the person waving the “tricolore” to start the race. Sometimes it’s a celebrity, other times a sporting icon. Brad Pitt started the race in 2016 and Rafa Nadal started the race in 2018.

Not my story but heard this from a mechanic friend about 30 years ago who owned his own shop:

For comparison, the R1S is about the same length as a Toyota Highlander tall Camry.

I wanna see real world range on this bad boy. How far will it take me on the highway if my wife is watching a movie, the kids are charging their devices and it’s 100º outside? Is 316 miles realistic or just a pipe dream?

Thx!

Nah, he’s awake now.

Wait....OPPO IS BACK???

Ooooh, a hot take from a salty Yankees fan to generate clicks. The Enron reference was a nice touch, too...

My own inspection stories is actually from a place that does brakes. They said my wife’s ‘17 A4 didn’t pass inspection because the window tint was too dark and I had a torn windshield wiper.

My vote will always be for Luca Badoer simply because his name sounds like

Things are just better when Hindy calls a race.

Had a similar experience with an auto repair shop who gave me the old “we legally can’t allow you to drive this car” bit, over a cracked radiator cap. I pulled out my phone and told the repair shop “I’ll bet the police would say otherwise...” and walked around while I actually spoke to a buddy of mine who fixes cars.

They can bill me. I’m good for... [checks bank account] about three laps.

Dear Black Swan racing team,

lol, that website screams EVERYTHING ON THIS PAGE IS IMPORTANTLY HUGE!

Eh, they’ll take the customer loss and sell it to some other doofus for a hefty price, plus rust-proofing, plus VIN etching, etc.

It’s complicated.

Gonna miss all you m-f’ers. Thanks for letting me rant in Oppo about Porsches, scam dealerships, company layoffs, terrible car mods, and Secret Senna gifts.

You are a big jerk. Thank you.

Well the Shrink Stomper’s custom boots aren’t gonna pay for themselves!