Day 2: Journey to Memphis

Do you think cornfields are boring? Yeah, so do I. However, when you are behind the wheel of an A4 3.0 TDI, things change quickly; not to mention lanes.

Starting the morning right, by getting keys to my Audi, I headed out to the starting grid. Car number 8, my new love until October 13.

The A4 may be the best car out of the entire fleet. It has the best styling, nicest interior and great power. I adore the sport seats with alcantara inserts. Fantastic for gripping.

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Upon start-up you would not think you are behind the wheel of a diesel. Chatter is kept to a minimal level and pick-up comes on briskly. The flag drops and we are rolling. After realizing the GPS navigation system has no idea what it is stammering on about, we find our way to Michigan Ave. and the satellite picks up the vehicle.

Finally, able to put the hammer down. Well, not exactly. Utilizing a very simple strategy, I pin the vehicle’s speedometer at 70 miles-per-hour and give the throttle the slightest touch. Every millimeter counts. Every hill’s incline and decline counts. If a feather lands on the A4 whilst flying overhead, you bet, it will count.

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Chicago to Memphis is most likely one of the most interesting routes to travel. Being born and raised in the New York City region, culture shock sets in. Barns, cornfields, silos, and horses surround in all directions. The horizon falls straight to the ground.

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After the first leg, my partner and I were guessing we received over 35 MPG. Considering we did not even try for the second half of driving, my partner and I were quite content with our estimates.

More to follow.

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