Hot. My New Ride.

Every boy has a dream. Mine was driving the "hottest" & fastest car on the road. That dream came true.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro CPE 2ss

Maybe it was for only a week, but it was off-the-charts “cool.” I flew to a conference engagement and went to the rental dealership to get my rental, and the company messed up my reservation. So…they gave me one of the only rentals on the lot, a Camaro CPE 2ss - now worth $40,000. I was heartbroken. Not really!

I have to tell you it was one of the highlights of my travels, let alone my dreams. The week was full of pedal-to-the-metal joy rides. For this old minister, it was a dream come true. My dad would have been impressed.

Throughout my father’s life, as a hobby, he warmed up race cars for professional drivers. Of course, I tagged along with him. Plus, he taught me how to race. Now that was a “gas.” By the time I hit my teenage years, I had my own race car of sorts - a 1965 Chevy SS.

This 327 bored-out custom won many drag races. I literally made “a living” from the winnings. Ok, I also got in a little trouble driving this monster rod, but looking back, the benefits of driving this gem were worth every ounce of gas. So, years later when I was “stuck” driving its later model, was a delight to an old man.

My other lifetime dream was again following my father’s footsteps - flying in the air with my hair on fire. While I have had a few rides in smaller planes, the BIG BOY ride has not arrived, as of yet - flying in a fighter jet. The best I can offer you is a video of a fellow commentator taking a flight with Tom Cruise.

Now you know my two weaknesses. Yes, it’s true. By the way, Maverick is my all-time favorite adventure movie.