by Hannah Elliott, 06.18.10, 06:00 PM EDT

Here’s some advice from a racing pro: “Think of driving like dancing with a good-looking girl: Be nice, be gentle, and she’s going to reward you. If not, she’ll kick you.”

It may sound smarmy coming from anyone else, but when Roland Linder offered that advice to drivers at a recent World Class Driving (WCD) U.S. Supercar Tour, it made perfect sense. (The fact that he’s a dashing 60-year-old Frenchman didn’t hurt, either.)

It certainly paid to take the tip to heart as I jumped into (what I like to think of as) my Ferrari F430 Spider, a $220,000, 503-horsepower Lipizzano of a car. World Class Driving hosts 125 drive events nationwide each year, and at mine, a 140-mile meander by the banks of the Delaware River, the convertible supercar was just the first of six cars slotted for the day’s drive.

It turns out the scarlet stunner was the least of my worries. Afterward came a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Maybach 62 and Audi R8 V10–each of which packs more than 520 horsepower and (excepting the Maybach) can hit 60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds or less.
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We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be appearing at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (April 10-19, 2009), where consumers will have a chance to learn more about the benefits of club membership and sign up for slots in the US Supercar Tour.

The Vulcan Motor Club booth is located in the Javits Center on Level 1, and Membership Directors will be available to answer questions throughout the show.

We’ll also be offering a chance to book a limited number of US Supercar Tour seats at a huge savings.

Last year, most of the Wind & Fire tour slots sold out, so – by popular demand – we’ve added even more driving days for 2009. During this five hour event, you’ll switch and compare performance and handling between five incredible supercars – including the Ferrari F430, Ford GT, Audi R8, Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini Gallardo, and the Bentley Flying Spur – discovering for yourself what makes them so special.

And – new for 2009 – a total of 25 driving sessions are available out of our New Jersey and New York club locations. All tours offer seat time in a selection of five supercars on some of the most thrilling road driving imaginable.

Your day starts at one of our two private clubhouses in Chester, New Jersey and Glen Cove, New York, where you’ll receive an overview of each vehicle from our staff, and a review of the tour route. Then, you’ll pilot each vehicle through some of the most scenic and demanding roads in the region, rotating cars at designated checkpoints. At the end of the tour, you’ll receive commemorative photos of your trip, as well as a chance to review your experience with fellow enthusiasts.

As for the route? It won’t disappoint. You’ll be traveling through some of the most breathtaking regions in New York and New Jersey, on a fantastic mix of river-hugging back-country roads, small towns, and some high(er) speed, wide-open interstate driving.

Reserve your seat now; when they’re gone, they’re gone!

Drive six exotic, high-performance vehicles from our club collection on a 120 mile loop around the New Jersey/New York region. You’ll stop every 20 miles to switch and compare performance and handling with other incredible cars, including the Ford GT, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, and a Bentley Flying Spur.Your day starts at our clubhouse in Chester, New Jersey, where you’ll receive an overview of each vehicle from our staff, and a review of the tour route. Then, you’ll pilot each vehicle through some of the most scenic and demanding roads in the region, rotating cars at designated checkpoints – approximately once every 20 miles. At the end of the tour, you’ll receive commemorative photos of your trip, as well as a chance to review your experience with fellow enthusiasts. Various tour dates are available and now booking. This event is available to non-members. For more information, book online now, or contact Vulcan Motor Club at 908-879-7777.