'Joe Schmo to Lambo' then...

[mtrocket]

STRANGE BUT TRUE: 'Joe Schmo to Lambo' Winner Crashes Prize Supercar within Hours

12/22/2011 8:45:48 AM

a:link {color: #000000;text-decoration:underline;} You can put Joe Schmo in a Lamborghini, but… Well, you can probably guess what happens next. If not, just ask David Dopp of Santaquin, Utah, the winner of the "Joe Schmo to Lambo" contest sponsored by Maverik gas stations and teamgive.org.

Autoblog reports that Dopp, a Frito-Lay truck driver by trade, was presented with a neon green Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster on Dec. 17. He spent the afternoon joyriding around his neighborhood, giving lifts to his friends, but the fun didn't last for long. Less than six hours after taking possession of the 640-hp supercar, Dopp hopped a curb and spun into an embankment 75 feet from the road, according to Autoblog. Luckily, nobody was injured.

Police believe the accident was speed-related, but Dopp claimed he was only driving between 40 and 50 mph when he crashed (the posted speed limit at the accident site is 35 mph). Dopp claimed he might have hit some black ice or gravel.

No estimate of the damage was available, but Dopp said he was fully insured. No photos of the damage were available.

[XLRATING]

"He also won $5,000 worth of driving lessons at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele County.

Dopp said he'll be more careful the next time he gets behind the wheel."

Maybe he should have used the $5,000 prize first ...

[XFireXLR]

If I were the winner of a car like that, I would have driven it once maybe twice. I would have made good use of the $5k worth of driving lessons. The car would be shipped to RM or Mecums auction and sold with a reserve of course. With the proceeds I would purchase a 2012 CTS-V, plus a few other cars and then build my dream garage. The remaining balance would be invested in gold bullion.

[Cadiblk]

The first time I drove a Corvette (17 years old) I was rolling about 15 miles an hour and stomped on the gas. The rear end of the car broke loose and I spun a 180 in the middle of the street. I am guessing that, "Joe" did something similar with a car that has significantly more horse power than a Corvette!! Actually, almost double which is probably why he ended up off of the road.

[ald42]

Originally Posted by XFireXLR

If I were the winner of a car like that, I would have driven it once maybe twice. I would have made good use of the $5k worth of driving lessons. The car would be shipped to RM or Mecums auction and sold with a reserve of course. With the proceeds I would purchase a 2012 CTS-V, plus a few other cars and then build my dream garage. The remaining balance would be invested in gold bullion.

i second this