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Another neat story was that George Barber (the owner) showed up at the event to do a quick meet & greet. He's known to do this with most every major group that uses the facilities. As is common he is invited to try out the cars. As a known and competent race driver the companies are always interested in getting his feedback. Typically, he goes out in the car, does a couple of courtesy laps and returns, thanking the manufacturer for the opportunity.
Well, the same happened last week. He was invited to take an Elise out for a run. He was expected to turn his usual couple of laps, step out and "Thank you LCU" and go about his handshaking duties.
Instead he blew by the pits after the 2nd lap, and then again the 3rd, and after the 4th, and on, and on, and on...
After over 20 laps (over 40 minutes) he pulled into the pits and sat in the car, refusing to get out and babbled about how incredible the Elise was. After a number of minutes he climbed out, still running on about the how fantastic the Elise is.
I guess we'll see an Elise at Barber Motorsports soon...

Well, the same happened last week. He was invited to take an Elise out for a run. He was expected to turn his usual couple of laps, step out and "Thank you LCU" and go about his handshaking duties.
Instead he blew by the pits after the 2nd lap, and then again the 3rd, and after the 4th, and on, and on, and on...
After over 20 laps (over 40 minutes) he pulled into the pits and sat in the car, refusing to get out and babbled about how incredible the Elise was. After a number of minutes he climbed out, still running on about the how fantastic the Elise is.
I guess we'll see an Elise at Barber Motorsports soon...