ENEOS GRC driver Steve Arpin getting ready for the ride along
Today, ENEOS President and CEO Motoshi Sunami, as well as a client, had the opportunity to ride along with Global Rallycross driver Steve Arpin as he took a few test runs around the track constructed for this weekend’s race on the Port of Los Angeles Pier.
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Drivers participating in the ride along suited up in spare firesuits to get ready for the ride of their lives. Riders were provided with a special neck brace to help prevent spinal cord injuries!
Steve made this special helmet especially for Mr. Sunami to wear:
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Once in the vehicles, drivers (and passengers) waited to enter the track.
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Three laps go by really fast…
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Back to the paddock to make some tweaks to the car!
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