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Or just go to one of his Burrows Days...
(invitation only track event) and watch him fly around the track in what he wouldn’t even call a hot lap.
That’s right, Luke O’Neill is driving. And this presented a bit of a challenge when deciding what Fund car to
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One of the final cars in the
AMG CLK 63 Black Seriesthe homologation road car And the CLK was one of Luke's picks to be paired with. Of driver on the team would want to be paired with the But here's the thing about he is as authentic as they when you're dedicated to pursuing your passions, you never know where it can takeyou.
Not many road cars look at home in a genuine factory racing workshop, but the Aston Martin Vantage GT8 manages to. It is the Fund's most purpose built race-car. Designed to be a true “drivers car”, the team at AstonMartinfocusedonitshandling overrawpower.Atitsheartit'saGTErace carmadeintoaroad-goingversion,giving the Vantage GT8 an intensity and agility born in the heat of competition. Sculpted from lightweight carbon fibre, shaped by the quest for ultimate aerodynamic efficiency, powered by a race-proven V8 engine, the Vantage GT8 captures the unalloyed thrills of competition to deliver a uniquely authentic sports car experience. And that's what makes it the perfectcartopairwithLuke.

Luke's professional journey began with some eye-opening encounters with individuals who epitomised the antithesis of integrity and honesty. Rather than allowing these experiences to derail his aspirations, he instead chose to make thesevaluesthecornerstoneofhiscareer.
For Luke, the automotive industry tends to stumble over these critical principles, a sentimentweshareatCHROMETEMPLE. And that is why Luke was eager to lend hissupporttotheFund.Asheseesit,our desire to professionalise the space is an opportunity to uphold these essential valuesinanindustrythatlacksthem.
It's that serious petrol in his veins that makesLukeanidealadditiontotheteam.
For Aston Martin's Director of Special Projects & Motorsport, combining knowledgeandpassionresultedinanexciting

The Perfect Blend Of Knowledge And Passion
to the keenest possible edge. Atitscore,theVantageGT8isasportscar that's built to thrill. It packs a 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces an impressive 440 horsepower, providing the driver with an exhilarating ride. The car's unique aerodynamic package, including a large rear wing, not only looks stunning but also helps to improve the car's downforce and stabilityathighspeeds.
Appealing to both collectors and pure drivingenthusiastsalike,theVantageGT8 was limited to 150 examples and sold out beforedelivery.Only2-3weredeliveredto AustraliaandnoneweresoldintheUS.