A place to take that Lamborghini for a spin

Thu, Jul 24 05:19 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Legal speed limits on the roadways in the northeastern United States top out at about 105 km/h. The top speed of a Lamborghini is about 332 km/h.

Lamborghini owners, and those who own Ferraris, Porsches and Bugattis, will have a place to let the throttle out starting on Sunday when the Monticello Motor Club opens.

The private motoring club is north of New York City, about 90 minutes away under the state's legal speed limit, and is aimed at those with a passion for driving exotic automobiles.

"This is built for the drivers. It is not meant for the spectators," said Ari Straus, chief operating officer of the club. Straus prefers to drive a Lotus.

Members, who on average own at least five exotic cars according to Straus, will be able to store their vehicles at the club. The club will also have a fleet of exotics for rent in case members want to try on something different.

And after a gruelling day whipping around the 22 turns on the 6.6 km track, they can relax at a spa and dine at the club's restaurant before heading back home via car or helicopter. The club, built on the grounds of an old airport, has a helipad.

Demand has been so great, Straus said, that the club has been able to raise its initiation fee to $125,000 from $100,000.

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