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Running the Course with a Test Driver

March 1, 2011

Test driver – it’s a dream job for many men, both big and small. Spending the whole day driving fabulous cars, racing down the track, peeling around curves and slamming on the brakes.

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That requires more than an overdose of courage; experience is essential. That’s why ADAC, Germany’s largest automobile club, relies on "old hands" like Horst Wippersteg. He tests cars and tires for quality and safety under extreme conditions.