What is after Super Cars?
One can assume that when one drives around long enough in
the same car, one would get tired of it. The same can be said when driving a
super car so the logical answer to the above question would be race cars.
Lamborghini enthusiasts will know of its Super Trofeo races
held around the world. Its cars are all specially customized for the races. To
go all out and also to withstand the speed. Though it is impossible to drive on
Malaysian roads, it is possible to create something similar to that of race
cars.
Torque-X performance has allowed me the honour to accompany
them to Shanghai International Circuit to experience first-hand the power and
excitement of these very cars.
Even before getting to my destination, I was pumped so full
of excitement that it was nigh impossible to sleep during the flight there. The
anticipation was just too much to bare. Touchdown in Shanghai was about 12.15am
local time and the temperature was about 13 degrees Celsius.
After going through all the viable checks, a cab brought our
entourage to our hotel in the heart of Shanghai, Westin Bund Centre Shanghai to
rest before the big day. Waking up at 5.30am from the overflowing excitement, I
was rewarded with a sunrise that just took my breath away.
After a hearty breakfast, our bus arrived at about 11.00am
to take our whole entourage to Shanghai International Circuit. We arrived at
the circuit at about 12.15pm and a packed lunch was served al-fresco and under
the cool breeze and scenery while waiting for the slot. As I was waiting, the roars
of the Huracan’s from the Super Trofeo Shanghai greeted me which raised even
more excitement in me.
Finally the time came to take a seat in one of the race
cars. There was definitely a line and had to wait for my turn patiently at the
side. I was getting restless waiting for my turn to come. Finally I was next. Waiting
for the car to return. Shining green in the sunlight as the car came into the
pits and halted in front of me. The previous person getting out looking
flushed, grinning from ear to ear. Was it really that exciting taking a quick
round the track? Many similar questions raced through my head as I was strapped
to the passenger seat. The driver was Italian driver, Edoardo Liberati, I was
expecting a helmet to be pushed onto me, but it seems that there was no need
for one. The door closed and I tried to get into the most comfortable position
possible in a race car and of course to take a video.
As we started off from the pits, it wasn’t so bad. There was
a short tyre burn before the tyres found its grip and off we went. Felt like a
normal city car when you floored the pedal from a standstill, was a little disappointed
until we left the pits.
The moment the car left the pits, Liberati upshifted and
everything changed. It felt like I was glued to the seat, every time he up
shifted, I jolted front from inertia and thrown back into the seat. NOW this is
exhilarating. Holding the camera to take a video became a challenge, especially
trying to keep the camera in focus and at the same time take in all the
sensations of actually being in a race car roaring through the track. Corner
upon corner, my head was swinging left and right, if it wasn’t for being
strapped down tightly, I would be rolling around in the car.
The end of the ride was near and Liberati slowed down. I was
most definitely disappointed that I was almost in tears. I wanted the ride to
go on longer, I did not want it to stop so soon. I think I was getting addicted
to the feel and sound of the race. As we were taxiing back to the pits I asked
Liberati, what was the fastest that he went during the ride. He looked at me and
answered like it was slow, about 240 – 250km/h. To him it was like a stroll in
the park, but to me and I’m pretty sure many of us out there, that speed is a
speed that one rarely touches. Let alone going round corners.
Now as I got out of the car, I felt my face was flushed as
well and most definitely grinning from ear to ear. I now understood how the
previous guys felt when getting out of the car. All good things must come to an
end, and this was the end of the taxi ride. Though it was only for half a track
the experience will stay with me forever.
As we left the circuit at around 4.00pm, thoughts of wanting
to get a race car ran through my head. There were many feelings that were hard
to put in words. Even when writing this, the feelings of the ride lingered, my
heart wanted to race and go faster, but my brain is more the more rationale
when it comes to reasoning that racing should always be done safely on the
tracks.
We left the circuit very happy and went on for dinner as the
end of the day came. I for one enjoyed myself most in that car. Though the
weather was superb, my body was tired from the lack of sleep and because the
event was over, the excitement died down which made me realize the need for
sleep. After the dinner, a short walk to return to the hotel, had a quick
shower and sleep just came in a matter of seconds.
This is a valuable experience for me, being in a race car,
with adrenalin pumped up. I would like to thank Torque-X performance for giving
me this experience.
Established in 2007, Perfect Temptations Autoparts is an
authorized dealer for Kahn Design which is known as the best design and quality
body kits for Land Rovers from the United Kingdom. Since then, Perfect
Temptations Autoparts have changed their name to Torque-X Performance and have
brought in more exclusive brands into our local market. Torque-X is now also
the authorized dealer for the premium line of STP soundproofing.
Torque-X also specializes in the high quality service for
car soundproofing, interior and exterior car mods and car paint jobs.
Torque-X has embarked into event organizing, specializing on
automobile exhibition and events as well as automobile lifestyle setter. As an
event organizer, Torque-X has striven to bring customers to experience extreme
driving, group leisure driving, and products marketing events. To find out more
you can check them out at http://www.torque-x.com
In Torque-X, we strive to provide customer with excellent
quality products and services.
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