The Driver

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Consider that the distance covered should be the equivalent of driving the length of Route 66 (from Chicago to L.A.) three times over in just one month, this is by no means a relaxing getaway. Also note that driving in China presents unique challenges. Once, driving 110kph on the highway to Hangzhou I encountered an innocent brick laying dormant (as bricks do) in the middle of my lane. Although this roadtrip cannot be considered a sporting adventure, it will require, at the very least, basic driving skills not only to navigate bricks, but also to keep the car roadworthy to the end.

I consider myself a decent driver having avoided any accidents for 20 odd years. I do admit that I do not possess my father's skills (winner of the British Hill Climb Championship in 1962 and finishing third in the first Japanese Grand Prix in 1963). My last few sessions on a track ended in me spinning off said track in a flurry of gravel. But I do like the donuts !

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