Scott Speed's Squadra Piloti - Match.com for car people
American Formula 1 driver
Scott Speed (that's him doing his best Kevin Costner imitation at right) has lent his name to a new twist on the exotic
car timeshare/rental concept. While outfits like San Francisco-based Club
Sportiva bill themselves as "the ownership alternative," allowing club members to rent exotic and classic
cars owned by the club, Speed's Squadra Piloti operates in the
manner of a dating service, putting members who own, say, a Lamborghini Gallardo, with other members who want to drive
one (think Match.com, but with cars).Squadra Piloti (it means "team of drivers" in Italian) members can make arrangements like swapping their exotics for a specified time, or simply renting their bahnburner to a member whose daily driver is, well, sub-exotic.
If having an F1 pilot as a member is important to you, Squadra Piloti's uber-driver Scott Speed is up against Club Sportiva's Mario Andretti. Tough act to follow, Scott.
Check out the Squadra Piloti website for more info. If you try it out, let us know how it goes! Maybe Scott will rent you his Toro Rosso ride...
[Sources: Scott Speed's Squadra Piloti, Club Sportiva]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Joel A 6:45PM (4/11/2006)
What's that car that Scott's leaning against?
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SRX7 #77 7:35PM (4/11/2006)
Very interesting. Think anybody'd want to trade me a stint in their 550 Maranello for some seat time in my 20 year-old Spec RX-7?
I was really hoping this was just like match.com, in that it would hook me up with women who really, really like cars. Nuts. ;-)
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Nick 7:45PM (4/11/2006)
Would you settle for women who like car nuts?
I got a Neon. Maybe someone will let me drive their Sentra.
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Michael Dorian 8:08PM (4/11/2006)
Joel,
That car he is leaning against is Pagini Zonda.
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Eric 8:09PM (4/11/2006)
I have a friend who was one of the first to join up, he has a few fantastic cars. He told me about the site, so I joined too - even though I have nothing exciting.
They have a way you can pay for rides as well, if you are interested, but are like me and don't have a Ferrari.
Just in my immediate area (closer than 50 miles) there are already some awesome cars (off the top of my head, Ferrari, Viper, M3).
I admittedly haven't gone on any "car dates" (I like that Match.com analogy) - but maybe as the weather gets nicer now I will.
It is definitely a very cool site.
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Eric 8:10PM (4/11/2006)
What's that car that Scott's leaning against?
Pretty sure that is a Zonda.
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Joel A 8:44PM (4/11/2006)
RE: Zonda.
Thanks, y'all. I pretty ignore any exotic unless it's a Maserati :)
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Mr.Gansan 10:21PM (4/11/2006)
It's PAGANI. :)
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bernie 10:22PM (4/11/2006)
Scott - get your blue jeaned ass off that car, you nitwit!
How am I supposed to teach my kids to repect fine automobiles when pseudo celebrities think squatting on the fender is a great PR shot.
Give me those keys, boy!
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Nick 12:22AM (4/12/2006)
ill let him drive my 05 acura TL if i can drive a ferrari. hell, we could swap permanently.
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iQuack 1:51AM (4/12/2006)
Zonda?
Is there also a Zoyota?
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Christian J 12:24PM (4/12/2006)
I can see an ad like this maybe:
"Woman, 35 y.o. single, seeking man with expensive red car and big wallet. Small penis a must. Enjoys walks on the beach, guys with cars over $100K and penis less than 3". Must have a photo (of both). Personality optional."
Get out the measuring stick!
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theSAWzall 12:43PM (4/12/2006)
Is that what they mean when they say most race car drivers are "of small stature"?
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