Today I had the opportunity to race a beautiful red C7 Z06. He said it was stock. Not sure if it was an automatic or stick but it sounded like an auto. My car is a 2.3 Whipple Cobra making about 580rwhp.
I usually don't go out of my way to mess around on the street but the new Z06 is something that I really wanted to try my luck with; and as luck would have it, I see a gorgeous Z06 ahead.
I pulled up next to him and gave a quick rev to show him I was interested, but he seemed a little timid at first. He took off without warning and I followed suit to about 80ish mph. Being that I stayed with him, he must have been surprised because he slowed down to talk. As we are yelling back and fourth I asked him if he wanted to run. Because I am posting this thread you already know what his answer was!
He was an older guy and he didnt really understand the idea of honking and leaving on three, so I let him take the hit. The road was unnaturally baren of cars and very smooth and straight. He jumped out about half a car or so and we were off. We ripped from 40-130ish in a flash and I only lost about an 1/2 a car length through that time. I flat foot shifted 2-3 and the 3-4 and was very happy how fast I was rowing through the gears (thank you N2MB).
We pulled up next to eachother after and were both smiling ear to ear. Giving eachother thumbs up, I pulled off onto some mexican highway exit and headed towards my home in NJ.
Overall, we both had a great time! All I can say is that the new Z06 is awesome. It is super fast, sounds unbelievable, and looks menacing. I was also very happy with how the Cobra handled itself!
I usually don't go out of my way to mess around on the street but the new Z06 is something that I really wanted to try my luck with; and as luck would have it, I see a gorgeous Z06 ahead.
I pulled up next to him and gave a quick rev to show him I was interested, but he seemed a little timid at first. He took off without warning and I followed suit to about 80ish mph. Being that I stayed with him, he must have been surprised because he slowed down to talk. As we are yelling back and fourth I asked him if he wanted to run. Because I am posting this thread you already know what his answer was!
He was an older guy and he didnt really understand the idea of honking and leaving on three, so I let him take the hit. The road was unnaturally baren of cars and very smooth and straight. He jumped out about half a car or so and we were off. We ripped from 40-130ish in a flash and I only lost about an 1/2 a car length through that time. I flat foot shifted 2-3 and the 3-4 and was very happy how fast I was rowing through the gears (thank you N2MB).
We pulled up next to eachother after and were both smiling ear to ear. Giving eachother thumbs up, I pulled off onto some mexican highway exit and headed towards my home in NJ.
Overall, we both had a great time! All I can say is that the new Z06 is awesome. It is super fast, sounds unbelievable, and looks menacing. I was also very happy with how the Cobra handled itself!
