February 2013 - Ferrari Club of America

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FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
FEBRUARY 2013
The Ferrari Club of America Board of Directors, on the 12th day of March 1973, authorized the Rocky Mountain
Region as the 2nd recognized region for the USA.
IL CAVALLO ROSSO
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Enzo , Februar the
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February 18, 1898 - August 14, 1988
It’s time to get your checks in for the February 17th Enzo Ferrari Birthday Party!
The club isn’t sending invitations in the U.S. Mail. Members should send their checks to our Treasurer, Frank
Strazzabosco before or on Monday, February 11th. Frank will generate a list of attendees based on the received
checks. We are expecting a large attendance!
The event includes a specially prepared Italian dinner, live music, and speaker. The evening pricing is $58.00
(member) or $116.00 (member and spouse/guest). Non-members are $65 for an individual or $130 for a couple.
There will be a cash bar as well. This will be a fun evening seeing friends and acquaintances.
Checks go to and should be made out to FCA-RMR....(remember the RSVP
deadline is Monday, February 11th)
Frank Strazzabosco
1311 Northview Drive
Erie, Colorado
80516-9069
1132 Dillon Road
Louisville, Colorado
Full Schedule of Regional Events - page 13...last page !
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The PARMA!
Parma Trattoria is a true authentic Italian restaurant shared and created by the minds behind top restaurants like Firenze A
Tavola, Antica Roma, Parisi, Acqua Pazza, Bacco Trattoria, and Amante Coffee. It is a culmination of the owners' rich
Italian culture and expertise.
In tune with the values of the Emilia-Romagna’s region, Parma Trattoria’s philosophy is to use organic ingredients from
local farmers and green, unaltered products whenever possible. Parma’s menu is vast and diverse.
Traditional Italian dishes such as pastas, pizzas, salads, meat, poultry and seafood abound in various
styles. The cheeses are all lactose free; a couple are made in house and the others are imported
directly from Rome and Naples.
For the celebration of Enzo's birthday party, the chef will prepare a five course meal consisting of salads, antipastos, pastas,
entrees and deserts. Gluten-free and vegetarian items are available upon request for anyone who would like them.
Furthermore, as their menu is available online, guests are encouraged to look at the menu ahead of time and let us know if
there are any special requests.
The SPEAKER!
Larry Perkins owned and raced the first ever Ferrari 250 GTO, s/n 3223. As an aerospace engineer for IBM, he was bitten
by the Ferrari racing bug. Over some beers with some local SCCA buddies, he came up with the idea to acquire a 250 GTO
in order to contest the upcoming Daytona Continental 2000 Kilometers. After much hunting around, he managed to find
the only two cars available for sale in the world (pre-internet, mind you!) and bought one of them. With only weeks to go
until the race, he and some friends stripped, rebuilt and prepared the car to run the car at one of the biggest races in the
country against the biggest teams, including Luigi Chinetti's NART entries.
What followed next were adventures that no one could have predicted: infamous run-ins with Chinetti, numerous parts
and engineering hurdles, and what would become the last ever FIA victory for a 250 GTO: a class win at the 24 Hours of
Daytona in 1966.
As the last race winner in a 250 GTO, Larry has been a guest at some the biggest car events in the world, including Pebble
Beach and the Cavallino Classic. When 3223 GT was restored in 2010, it was restored by Wayne Obry and his Motion
Products to the same specifications as it ran for its final victory at Daytona. Larry was called in to consult for the project as
he was the only one who could identify such mysteries as, "are these really Porsche 356 running lights?" and "why do you
have two different Marchal fog lights?"
Please join us for a wonderful evening of food,
friends, and Ferraris.
And if the weather is good, please bring your
Ferrari. There will be plenty of safe and
secured parking in Parma's lot.
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2013 Daytona 24 Hours GT Class Results!
Regional Director/President
Bert Smith
[email protected]
Vice President
Ryan Sabga
[email protected]
Treasurer
Frank Strazzabosco
[email protected]
Secretary
Amy Lukes
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Tim Greenshields
[email protected]
Web Master
Cyrus Rajabi
[email protected]
Chris Parr, 913-663-0003
[email protected]
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FEBRUARY 2013
A Story of a Great Ferrari Driver
and Mechanic
by
Domenic DiDonato
Math in CTE Teacher, Principal Resident
Providence Career and Technical Academy
[email protected]
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Tim Stanford at the Cavallino show this year. I heard so much about him and
couldn’t wait to me him in person; all of what I heard was true and more. After a few minutes, I knew Tim was a
true Tifoso. Anyone who knows the little known historical story of American Ferrari Factory Race Driver Mike
Gammino’s Bizzarrini V12 P538 race car and his mechanic Libero Gerardi is a rarity and a true old school Ferrarista.
My fascination and passion for Ferraris began in the early 70’s when I first met Libero Giraradi, known as “Lee” to
his friends. My parents took their Jaguar XJ6 to Mr. Girardi for service; as a result my father not only became his
personal physician but a close friend. Thanks to this I had the fortunate opportunity to spend a great deal of time
in his garage. Being a first generation Italian, I understood Italian well, and that was lucky as Mr. Girardi often
spoke half in Italian and half in Italian English. Over the years, almost ten, I developed a very close relationship with
Mr. Girardi. I was in awe every time I went to the shop, and vividly remember the stories Mr. Girardi recounted to
me about his trips to the Ferrari factory, all amidst the Ferraris, Italian Exotics and antique Rolls Royces that he was
restoring, servicing or repairing.
It wasn’t until he passed away and I saw his P538 at a Newport Rhode Island Car Show that I learned the full story
of Mike Gammino’s Bizzarrini. After Ferrari was not interested in building a Can-Am car for Mike, he ordered a
Bizzarrini V12 P538 commissioned by Libero Gerardi, which was delivered to his shop in 1965 located behind the
Gammino Construction Company office in little Cranston, Rhode Island. The car was to have been serial # 001, the
first V12 P538. However, it was crashed at the factory during testing before being delivered and Bizzarrini built a
third car, numbered serial #002, that was delivered to Gammino. Many ask why the third car is numbered serial
#002. It is rumored that this was because it was the second V12 P538. The first car was numbered serial # 000 and
had a Chevy 327 in it.
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FEBRUARY 2013
Gammino ran the P538 at Bridgehampton; the car was #28 teal in color with a yellow triangle stripe. Unfortunately,
it did not finish due to a broken oil pan caused by suspension parts on the track. Some say it was karma because it
wasn’t a Ferrari. Nonetheless, as a token of gratitude for his endless passion, dedication and loyalty, Gammino gave
#28 to his lifelong mechanic Gerardi. Italians are very superstitious and stories like this continue throughout
history. One more recently example is that the Ferrari-Maserati deal of the 90’s failed because Enzo considered
Maserati mortal enemies and no matter alive or dead that would never happen, and despite efforts after his death it
didn’t.
Libero kept the car until he passed away in the June 1979, perhaps this too was superstition but I believe he couldn’t
part with it because it was such a gracious gesture that meant so much to him. Little did Lee know that car went on
to become one of the rarest and most valuable Italian race cars in existence, appraised at $2 million in restored
condition. However, I am sure even if he knew this, it would have mattered. That is the type of man Lee was; a
humble, simple, honest mechanic who loved cars and what he did.
My chat with Tim reminded me so much of Lee especially when I asked for a picture with him and said: “It is a
pleasure to meet such a celebrity in the Ferrari world.” To which he humbly replied: “I am just a mechanic”. When
he said that I knew I was in the presence of someone special.
I know only of one other person like Tim and Lee, Frank Bonanno; another legendary Ferrari mechanic. Frank’s
story was that at the end of an auto seminar a young instructor said to the group “You're no longer mechanics. Now
you're all technicians.” Frank stood up and proudly said, “No, I'm still a mechanic.” and left. For many Ferrari
greats; like Lee, Tim and Frank being a mechanic is not only a life’s work but it is their life and passion. It is an
honor to be a mechanic and like one’s reputation, something to be proud of, never to be minimized or to taken away
by anyone.
I too have the Italian propensity of being superstitious, and as I finally search for a Ferrari 308/328 to purchase for
myself and to promote my school I believe it was no accident that I met Tim. Libero, thank you for all the time you
spent with me and all that you have taught me, I miss you dearly and am fortunate to find that your passion still
lives on in mechanics like Tim.
As for the P538 serial #002 it was sold a few times and one of the last owner’s Jim Phelan from the US sold it to
Ulrich Buschmeier of Germany. Oddly, however, he renegotiated to own it jointly with him. Ferrari and Italian
superstition and karma continue. The current joint owners proudly have arranged for the car to be displayed at the
San Diego Automotive Museum in California since the early 1990’s.
To memories of old Ferrari friends and to creating new memories with
new paisanos.
DDD
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FEBRUARY 2013
Is your email about to change? Did you move?
Want to update your profile?
You can change your profile by logging on to our website.
FerrariClubofAmerica.org (http://FerrariClubofAmerica.org)
Go to the members drop down area and make those changes!
Ferraris are meant to be
driven!
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FEBRUARY 2013
You can show your support for the
Ferrari Club of America with any
purchase from our store. You can
buy products embroidered or
printed with the FCA logo as well
as FCA products such as badges,
pins and patches. Thanks for
shopping at the FCA Store!
http://fca.clubstore.us.com/index.php
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FEBRUARY 2013
MANAGING YOUR FCA
MEMBERSHIP!
The FCA national membership
period is dependent on when you
joined initially. You will receive
notice two months prior to the
actual expiration date of your
national dues.
For your (and ours) convenience,
your Rocky Mountain Region
dues will be collected by FCA
national on your annual renewal
date.
Feel free to contact Regional
Director/President, Bert Smith at
[email protected] for any
needed assistance.
Please forward FCA dues to the
Ferrari Club of America, P O Box
720597, Atlanta, GA. If you are a
new or renewal national member,
your dues are $135.
If you wish, you may call the FCA
national number (800 328-0444)
so that they may process your
national membership with a
VISA/MasterCard.
The Sebring 12 Hours;
March 25, 1961
The Scuderia Ferrari 246SP
being lined up for the start. It
would be driven by Richie
Ginther and Wolfgang von Trips.
Photo compliments of the
Klemantaski Collection
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In addition, you may join online at FCA RMR monthly newsletter
out and enjoy it!
the Ferrari Club of America
Internet web site located at http://
If you can’t open this news letter
www.ferrariclubofamerica.org.
on your computer, email me a
note and I will send one to you in
the U.S. Mail.
Tim, Editor
2013 F1 Season Changes
Felipe Massa says Ferrari is on a
'different planet' compared to the
difficult situation it found itself
in during pre-season Formula 1
testing last year, after getting his
first impressions of the new F138
at Jerez on Tuesday, February
5th. Ferrari had banished the
prospect of a repeat of 2012's
opening test nightmare.
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New engine by Ferrari of Denver
(3,500 miles) 22,500 miles on chassis,
new leather seats/dash, new tires, seat
covers, engine and interior detailed by
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Fabspeed by-pass pipe, $65,000
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The Targa Florio; Sicily, May 8, 1960
The Ferrari 196S of the Rodriguez
brothers, a little worse for wear after an
afternoon’s motoring around Sicily.
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Newsletter vintage photos compliments of the Klemantaski
Collection
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Colorado Exotic Car Association
2013 Schedule!
May 11th - Saturday: Open track event at Pueblo Motorsports Park
June 29th - Saturday: Open track event at High Plains Raceway
August 24th - Saturday: Open track event at the Colorado State Patrol track (Golden)
September 28th - Saturday: Open track event at High Plains Raceway
October 12th - Saturday: Open track event at Pikes Peak International Raceway
Contact Tim Greenshields for more information: [email protected]
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Scheduled Events in the Rocky Mountain Region
April 19, 20, and 21 - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing is hosting their 2013 highspeed Drivers School at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Go to rmvr.com for more information or contact
Peter Taylor at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
May 11th - Saturday: Colorado Exotic Car Association: Open track event at Pueblo Motorsports...contact Tim
Greenshields at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
June 9th - Sunday: Cerebral Palsy Concours d”Elegance at Arapahoe Community College...Contact Bert smith
at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
June 29th - Saturday: Colorado Exotic Car Association: Open track event at High Plains Raceway
contact Tim Greenshields at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
August 24th - Saturday: Colorado Exotic Car Association: Open track event at the Colorado State Patrol track
(Golden) contact Tim Greenshields at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
September 13, 14, 15 - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Ferrari Fall Foliage Tour. Contact Bert smith at:
[email protected]
September 21 - Saturday: Colorado Grand viewing: Contact Bert smith at: [email protected] (Note: This
is not an FCA sponsored event).
September 28th - Saturday: Colorado Exotic Car Association: Open track event at High Plains Raceway
contact...Tim Greenshields at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
October 12th - Saturday: Colorado Exotic Car Association: Open track event at Pikes Peak International
Raceway contact Tim Greenshields at: [email protected] (Note: This is not an FCA sponsored event).
RSVP now
! See the fi
rst
page! Sun
day, Febru
ar y
17th. Cele
brating En
zo
Ferrari’s b
irthday. 5
p.m.
at the PAR
MA!
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