"This is designed to be the best software to defeat that 32:07 record that now stands." Isn’t the record 31:04? In this video Mark Nicholson of EyePatch Films, introduces a software package that integrates essentially all the systems that were used in 144A, with some new additions, in an attempt to break the Roy/Maher NY-LA record by using a ‘07 BMW Z4 M Coupe. We’re not sure it’s particularly wise to announce that you’re going to break the record lest you want to invite surveillance by numerous law enforcement agencies. We’re waiting for the record-breaking announcement and the data and the toll receipts and the witnesses, etc.. BTW, Alex doesn’t believe any of this is real.
The Monticello Motor Club near the Catskills is a members-only, high-entry fee club that offers it’s members 200 track days a year on a road course that Brian Redman had a hand in designing. The following is David’s trip to Monticello a couple of weeks ago.
Sunday, June 29. I found myself being handed the keys to a 2007 (Grigio Silverstone over Bordeaux) Ferrari F 430 and the generous owner telling me, “Just drive it like you stole it!” The crazy part was the guy knew all about my driving exploits. So we topped her off with gas and headed up to the Wide World of Cars dealership in Spring Valley, NY. There we would meet up with a lot full of their clientele before rallying up to the Monticello Motor Club in the Catskills.
31:04 co-pilot, David Maher, takes us on a lap of Watkins Glen in his 993 Turbo. The car runs on a significantly stiffer and heavily re-inforced suspension set up along with Recaro race seats. Engine is stock but Maher feels it’s a bit down on power after 50K miles, most of them on the track. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport Cups on BBS wheels. Note the telemetry, nice touch. What you can’t see, unfortunately, is his authentic Ricky Bobby race suit.
Called forth to the Nutmeg State by an error of prescience and/or gross misjudgment, Team Polizei will be out in force at tomorrow’s Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. In conjunction with Alex’s selection as the marquee speaker at Saturday’s dinner, we’ll be displaying Polizei Interceptor 144B and the super-secret BMW-engineered Gepäck 144 (courtesy of Manhattan MotorCars) Come wish us a hearty "Guten Tag!" (And by all means, bring Löwensenf!) Plenty of rare and vintage iron from all eras of motoring will be showcased at the event, which promises to be a cracking good time. As proceeds benefit Americares, we encourage you to visit early and often.
After a quick and delicious pizza lunch in Maranello, we hopped in our cars and headed out to the Lamborghini Headquarters. About a forty minute drive gets you from from the Maranello to the Lamborghini factory in Sant ‘Agata, Bolognese. The drive up takes you through Modena
After a dinner at the Ristorante Cavalino directly across from the Ferrari factory and good night sleep at the Planet Hotel (also across the street), our next stop on the agenda was the Ferrari tour which began at 10am. We arrived at the Ferrari factory where we were greeted by our guide, Kim and another hostess, Daniela. The greeting was more business-like than cordial and included the surrender of our camera equipment in exchange for our guest badges. We were escorted through the famous arch under Enzo’s old office where we boarded the Ferrari Bus. It wasn’t an actual Ferrari, but it was painted red with a large prancing horse emblazoned in front and Its interior was decorated with carbon fiber accents and more prancing horses embroidered in the headrests.
I preface the following by saying if you love cars, especially Italy’s finest, and are presented the opportunity to visit Modena, Maranello and Sant ‘Agata for a short two day tour of the Maserati, Ferrari, and Lamborghini factories…GO!!
The New York International Auto Show brings together automotive enthusiasts of every stripe and level of interest. Hardy souls journeyed from as far afield as Austria, Sweden and Virginia to check out Polizei Interceptor 144B and chat about our jovial, demented brand of law enforcement. Sadly, inevitably, some folks were either ill-informed about the goings-on in the automotive world or — at the extreme end of things — complete and utter dunderheaded Ostrogoths when it came to cars, the law and life and how to live it. Of Visigoth persuasion ourselves — especially Mme. Lau — we enjoyed a few hearty chuckles at their expense. Come along, won’t you, and peruse our list of sublime, stupid, and outright head-scratch-frenzy-inducing quotes from the show after the jump.
Alex, 144B and the rest of Team Polizei will be here from the 21st to the 30th at the NY International Auto Show at the Javits Center, 655 West 34th St.. Get your book signed, get a poster, watch some video clips and drool over 144B.
