This is the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T! That's a long name for a Ferrari with a rather distinctive shape.

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The Lusso is a hatchback! That gives this touring-focused Ferrari far more practicality than its stablemates, but still the grunt of a 603-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8.

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That V8 is shared with the Ferrari 488 GTB, the chosen car for this year's Ferrari Challenge series.

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Challenge races at some of the best tracks around the world, and we stopped by Watkins Glen to have a look.

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The Glen is one of the most historic circuits still in use. Given its rural surroundings in central New York you'd never know there was something like that around.

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Race organizers include many former racers, including legends like Didier Theys.

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Safety cars? Ferraris, of course.

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There are multiple classes so that everyone can be at least somewhat competitive, but some weekends end better than others. 

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But despite the pain and the cost, racing is an addictive thing.

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And for those with the means, Ferrari Challenge is an amazing way to experience the life of a professional racer. 

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