IN THE NEWS First of Ten Ferrari F60 America Delivered in Florida

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IN THE NEWS
First of Ten Ferrari F60 America Delivered in Florida
The first Ferrari F60 America has been delivered to a client in Palm Beach this weekend. Ferrari of San Francisco
sold one of the ten cars to a lucky US customer. He received his car at the Cavallino Classic event held this
weekend at The Breakers, Palm Beach.
The Ferrari F60 America was released in October 2014 to celebrate Ferrari’s 60th year in North America. It seems
that the project was put on hold for a while as it seems the first cars are only now reaching customers. The car is
based upon the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and features Ferrari’s V12 power plant.
The engine is the same 6.3-litre V12 engine as the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta with power increased to around 770 hp
and 520 lb-ft of torque. It reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in 3.1 seconds.
The paint scheme is a nod to Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team. This car adds a touch of red to the
central white stripe. Chinetti was the first official Ferrari dealer in the US. The looks of the car are inspired by the
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS4 NART Spider.
Customers have paid up to $2.5 million for the privilege of purchasing the F60 America, making it more expensive
than the LaFerrari! (Lawrence Adams)
For more information contact Craig Forbes (678) 802-5000 [email protected]
January 29th, 2016
2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale
Ferrari’s first release for the Geneva Motor Show 2016 is the 2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale. The frontengined turbocharged supercar receives Ferrari’s famous handling treatment, improving performance and
drivability.
Handling Speciale is in reality an optional extra. The 2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale will get specific
calibrations to make the most out of the ride. The manettino’s Sport mode receives an overhaul with new damper
settings and modified springs that make the car stiffer.
Although ride comfort will see some improvement, it is feedback and sensation where owners will really see the
difference. A new engine sound has been programmed into the 2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale. The
gear-shift mapping for the Sport mode has been modified for example, resulting in faster gear changes both on up
and down-shifts.
Overall, the HS package includes 16% stiffer front springs and 19% stiffer rear springs. Dampers receive new
mappings and a revised F1-Trac logic helps ensure better acceleration. The new sound is generated by a new
exhaust system featuring two primary pipes and a new geometry, specifically designed with the exhaust note at the
forefront.
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To tell the 2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale apart on an aesthetic level, Ferrari include a new front grille
in matte Grigio Ferro Met and a rear diffuser in the same colour with matte black fences and matte black tailpipes. A
special plaque in the cockpit also displays the unique HS optional package.
The 2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale will be in display at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2016. It will
be available to order in German markets at a cost of 6,902 euros inclusive of local taxes. (Lawrence Adams)
1957 Ferrari 335 S Could Set Auction Record at $30+ million
This car that could set the record for the highest price to be paid for an automobile at auction in 2016 – by the
second month of the year, no less. It's a 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider, and it's going up for sale at Artcurial in Paris
next month, with an estimate topping $30 million.
Though it may look a lot like the iconic 250 Testa Rossa that came out the same year, chassis number 0674
actually started out its life as a 315 S and fitted with coachwork by Scaglietti. After finishing sixth at Sebring and
second in the Mille Miglia, it returned to Maranello and was upgraded to 335 S spec. The 3.8-liter V12 was enlarged
to 4.1 liters, and its output swelled from 360 horsepower to nearly 400.
Mike Hawthorn drove it at Le Mans that year, leading the race and setting a lap record before dropping down to fifth
with mechanical troubles. It went on to compete in several more events as part of the factory Scuderia, helping it
secure the title in 1957. It was then sold to famed US importer Luigi Chinetti who campaigned it for another couple
of years, winning (among others) the 1958 Cuba Grand Prix with Stirling Moss and Masten Gregory behind the
wheel.
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The 335 S was ultimately sold to noted collector Pierre Bardinon. Asked once why he didn't have a factory
collection, Enzo Ferrari once said he had "no need" because "Bardinon has done it for me." That's high praise
indeed, and the car remained one of the highlights of the Bardinon collection for over 40 years.
Having liquidated the Baillon barn find collection last year, the auction house estimates that this 335 S will sell for
$30-34 million. That would not only set the bar very high for the year ahead, but could make it one of the highest
prices ever paid for a car at auction. 2014 saw a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sell for nearly $40 million, and a 250 GTO
for $38 million. Behind them is Fangio's Mercedes W196 Silver Arrow that sold for nearly $30 million in 2013.
The auction is set to take place during the Salon Retromobile in the French capital on February 5th. Among the
other Prancing Horses that Artcurial has corralled for the event include a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
(estimated at $10–13.2m), Gianni Agnelli's unique 1986 Ferrari Testrossa Spider ($750k-1m), and a 1962 Ferrari
250 GT Cabriolet Series 2 that belonged to the King of Morocco ($1.5-1.9m). So if it's a multi-million-dollar Ferrari
you're after, Paris will be the place to be in a couple of weeks. (Noah Joseph)
Formula 1 Cars Could Get Closed Cockpit By 2017
Big changes could be in store with the design of Formula One
cars beginning in 2017. F1 drivers have long
pushed for the introduction of a “halo” closed cockpit design and, if they have their way, the new safety measure
could be put in place in time for the 2017 season.
Drivers have become increasingly adamant of having a closed cockpit on the cars in the wake of the deaths of Jules
Bianchi and Justin Wilson, both of whom lost their lives because of head injuries they sustained while racing in
Formula One and IndyCar, respectively.
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Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman Alex Wurz is calling for the implementation of a halo-style bar that wraps
around the head but does not limit the driver’s visibility. Speaking with the BBC, Wurz emphasized the clear need to
have the safety feature installed to help improve head protection and reduce the risk of drivers being exposed to the
elements in the event of a crash.
A large contingent of F1 drivers are reportedly supporting this move and are calling Formula One’s technical
committee to approve a design in time for the 2017 season. That would give teams enough time to develop a car
that would include a closed cockpit. “Obviously structural changes are required to the chassis but, with almost a
one-year lead time, I don’t see any technical person speaking against such substantial safety improvements,” Wurz
told the BBC.
The deaths of Bianchi and Wilson triggered this call for increased head safety, but the two tragic crashes are just a
few of the many incidents that have resulted in drivers sustaining serious injuries to the head because of the lack of
protection in that area. Back in 2009, F1 driver Felipe Massa suffered severe injuries after getting stuck in the head
by a suspension spring. (Kirby Garlitos)
Christian Bale To Bail On Enzo Ferrari Biopic?
Last August, we reported that Christian Bale was tapped to portray Enzo Ferrari in an upcoming biopic. The film
would see Bale starring in the titular role covering a specific time in the Prancing Horse patriarch's life. Now, though,
it seems Christian has to back away from the role, which Variety reports is due to health concerns. It seems the
required weight gain necessary here is just too unhealthy, which is a shame because we'd love to see what the
Oscar-winning actor could bring to the table here.
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Bale has shown tremendous range with respect to his weight in the past. Go look up pics of his character from The
Machinist, and then remember he was also a seriously buff Batman. Director Michael Mann needed Bale to gain a
certain amount of weight by spring of this year, but the pace required from Christian would be too much. Mann will
now find a new leading man to become Enzo.
The movie is still moving forward, of course, and it's slated to show Ferrari during the highly difficult year of 1957.
We say it was difficult, but that's an understatement. That year saw a Ferrari 335S race car lose a tire during the
Mille Miglia. The car careened into the crowd where it killed the driver, co-driver and nine spectators. Enzo and his
company were put on trial for manslaughter but the case was ultimately dismissed. (Jeff Glucker)
2016 Ferrari FF to arrive at Villa d'Este Concours at Lake Como
The unveiling will take place during this year’s Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este historic vehicle event, and will be
the first time the facelifted four-wheel-drive supercar will be seen in public undisguised.
Early last year camouflaged test mules were spotted testing, showing only very minor visual updates - concentrated
around an enlarged front grille and air intake.
Big changes look set to take place under the bonnet, however, with an anticipated increase power from the 651bhp
offered by the current 6.3-litre V12 engine, while the current seven-speed dual-clutch transmission could be
replaced by a new eight-speed unit. Such a move would help to cut the current 380g/km CO2 emissions.
The FF’s all-wheel drive system is also likely to receive an upgrade.
Inside, updates to the FF’s cabin are expected to focus around an updated infotainment system - which could be
taken from the California T and include Google Play - as well as new finishes and materials. (Darren Moss)
January 29th, 2016
Ferrari 488 GTE Makes World Debut at Daytona
January 26, 2016 (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.) – A new chapter in Ferrari’s racing history will be written at this week’s 24
Hours of Daytona, the first round of the 2016 IMSA SportsCar Championship.
Three examples of the Ferrari 488 GTE will take to the track at Daytona International Speedway to compete for
victory in the GT-LeMans class. The Ferrari 488 GTE is heavily based on Ferrari’s newest road car, the Ferrari 488
GTB. Not only do the two vehicles share a large amount of DNA, but are assembled in the same factory in
Maranello, Italy. The new turbocharged racer has completed over 10,000km in testing in preparation for its debut in
Daytona.
The no. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTE will be driven by Olivier Beretta, former Scuderia Ferrari driver
Giancarlo Fisichella, Davide Rigon and Toni Vilander.
The second of Ferrari’s new racers, the no. 68 Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 488 GTE, will also be driven by a quartet of
drivers in Daytona. A former winner at Daytona at the wheel of a Ferrari, Alessandro Pier Guidi, will be joined by
Alexandre Premat, Memo Rojas and Daniel Serra. This race marks the first for Scuderia Corsa in the GT-LeMans
class.
In the no. 72 SMP Racing Ferrari 488 GTE will be Andrea Bertolini, Gianmaria Bruni, James Calado and Viktor
Shaytar.
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A pair of Ferrari 458 Italias will compete for the victory in the GT-Daytona class, where the car captured the 2014 24
Hours of Daytona victory as well as the 2015 IMSA driver, team and manufacturer championships. The no. 63
Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 458 Italia, which captured those championships, will be driven by Christina Nielsen, former
GRAND-AM champions Alessandro Balzan and Jeff Segal, and Robert Renauer.
The no. 51 Spirit of Race Ferrari 458 Italia will be driven by Marco Cioci, Matteo Cressoni, Raffaele Gianmaria and
Peter Mann.
The television broadcast for the 24 Hours of Daytona will begin Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 PM ET on FOX Sports
1. Coverage will alternate throughout the race on FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2 and IMSA.com.
Stay up to speed at @FerrariUSA and join the conversation with #FerrariGTRacing and #FerrariFirsts.
Formula One Races Are About to Get a Lot Louder
If there's one thing about Formula One's new V6 engines that's widely considered the most disappointing, it's the
sound they make. While races have traditionally been quite loud, the new, turbocharged engines come up way short
in the noise department.
It looks like that's going to change for next season. PlanetF1 reports that new exhaust rules will see the cars
switching from a single exhaust exit to a double exhaust exit.
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"We'll see how much louder [the changes prove], but some measurements have been made in the labs and they
have seen some significant increase," Mercedes's Paddy Lowe said. "The reason for that is the waste gate was
causing a sort of silencing of the main exhaust pipe, so by removing it from the main exhaust pipe we have less
silencing going on of the main flow."
We're hoping Lowe is right and that F1 races return to an appropriate level of loudness, especially since it looks like
the current engine is going to stick around for at least another four seasons. (Collin Woodard)
Ferrari F80 Concept
Imagined as the successor to the LaFerrari, Italian designer Adriano Raeli's Ferrari F80 Concept keeps the long
nose and wind-funneling rear of its predecessors while making a curious change to the powerplant. Instead of
relying on a V12 engine, as Maranello's prior flagship steeds have done, the F80 uses Ferrari's KERS technology to
coax a hypothetical 1,200 horses from a twin-turbo hybrid V8. Raeli expects that power to be good for a 0-62 time of
2.2 seconds, and a top speed of 310 mph, fast enough to earn a spot among the fastest production cars of all time
— assuming it ever gets built.
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Would You Pay $2 million for a Ferrari F50?
The F50 may not have been the finest of Ferrari's flagship supercars, but it remains a collector's commodity just the
same – and its value keeps rising. F50s are already trading hands at upwards of $1 million apiece – and this year,
at least one is expected to fetch upwards of $2.5 million.
Ferrari launched the F50 in 1995 as the successor to the legendary F40 that came before. It eschewed the twinturbo V8 that powered the 288 GTO and F40 for a naturally aspirated V12, setting the stage for the Enzo and
LaFerrari that followed in the series. That high-revving 4.7-liter engine, according to Ferrari, was derived from the
unit used in the actual F1 car from 1989 (known as the F1-89, naturally). This engine served as a stressed member
of the chassis, mounted behind a carbon-fiber tub. With its removable hardtop, the F50 remains the only model in
Maranello's flagship series (excluding the Enzo-based Maserati MC12) that offered an open cockpit. It was all very
F1-like, but was barely any faster (if at all) than its iconic predecessor.
Still, it is part of a highly collectible series. Only 349 were made, each carrying a half-million-dollar price tag that
seemed astronomic at the time in the mid-'90s. That'd be about $750k in today's money, but it's still a far cry from
what they're trading at these days. Last year alone, RM Sotheby's sold two F50s at auction: one in May at Villa
d'Este for just under $1.4 million, and another at Pebble Beach (as part of the Pinnacle Portfolio) for nearly $2m.
This compared to just a few years ago when they were selling for six figures, not seven, prior to 2013.
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At this early point in the year, two major auction houses have already announced consignments of F50s. RM has
one (pictured above) on the docket that's estimated to sell for a good $1.5m. It's sure to be one of the top sellers in
a couple of weeks at its sale in Paris during the Salon Retromobile (where Artcurial has another Ferrari for sale at
over $30m). Gooding & Company has one lined up as part of the Tony Shooshani Collection. That example
(depicted in the video below) was displayed at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show and was owned by Jacques Swaters (of
Ecurie Francorchamps fame). It has only 1,100 miles on the odometer and is expected to fetch between $2.5m and
$2.9m, which would set a new record for the model.
You might expect that the other models in the series, such as the 288 GTO and the F40, would be trading hands at
much higher values. But they're not. The 288 GTO remains the scarcest of the Ferrari flagship supercars, with only
272 examples made. According to the records at Sports Car Market, four GTOs sold last year, each for over $2m,
rising over the past few years in similar fashion to the F50's value. The F40, while arguably the most iconic, was
also the most common, with over 1,300 made. 11 sold at auction last year, each for over $1m but less than $2m –
save for one that was totaled and rebuilt in 1993 before Bonhams sold it in February for $825k, and the Pinnacle
Portfolio's racing-spec F40 LM that RM also sold for $3.3m.
Of the four Enzos that were auctioned last year (and the 349 made), two sold for $1.4m, one for nearly $1.9m, and
one (also part of the Pinnacle Portfolio) which had been gifted to Pope John Paul II and which sold for over $6m. In
fact, only one Enzo on record to date has sold at auction for less than a million, but it came close at $920k in 2012.
That's still a substantial premium over the $659k which Ferrari charged for each of the 349 examples it made
between 2002 and 2004.
With those numbers being thrown around and that much cash trading hands, it's little wonder that the factory is
charging $1.35m for each LaFerrari it builds – nearly double what it charged for the F50, even taking inflation into
account. After all, if they're going to trade hands for seven figures anyway, why shouldn't the manufacturer get a
bigger share of that margin? If its sales department is anywhere near as clever as its engineers are, it will channel
some of that cash back into development of the next great supercar – and then charge even more for it. Noah
Joseph)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2bb7pRrsu0
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Ferrari Once Owned by Nicolas Cage on Display at Michigan International Car Show
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – When visitors to this week's Michigan International Car Show see the little yellow Ferrari in
the Gilmore Auto Museum's display, they'll note the car was once owned by Nicolas Cage, the star of action movies
like "Gone in 60 Seconds."
But the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 with a V-12 engine has greater meaning for Michael Spezia, the museum's
executive director. He conducted his job interview from the car's passenger seat 12 years ago with the museum's
board president behind the wheel.
"I critiqued his skill with the clutch," says Spezia of their high-speed drive through the countryside. "I told him he'd
have the clutch burned out in no time if he kept driving it the way he drove it."
That moment of forthright concern for a recently acquired treasure convinced the director that Spezia was the right
man for the job of caring for the 500-plus cars and seven separate museums at the Hickory Corners institution, says
Spezia.
To celebrate the Gilmore's 50th anniversary as a nonprofit, Spezia has brought a collection of cars from the 1960s
to this year's Grand Rapids show.
The museum, one of the largest car museums in the world, has been bringing cars to DeVos Place since 2004, in
part to generate awareness in the Grand Rapids market and to offer car show attendees an alternative to the new
cars and trucks on display, Spezia said. (Jim Harger)
January 29th, 2016
Maserati Will Start Making Hybrids by 2020
If you want an Italian luxury hybrid, your only option right now would be the LaFerrari, which costs about $1.3
million. That price definitely isn't about to fall anytime soon, either. But, if you are patient for just a little longer,
Maserati could be a potential option if you still want an Italian hybrid and don't have millions to spend on a car.
According to Autocar, the Italian carmaker is set to launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Quattroporte, GranTurismo,
GranCabrio, and Ghibli so it will be able to meet emissions standards by 2020. As a brand that has never created a
hybrid before, the introduction of such variants will be a philosophical shift.
Indeed, Maserati's European general manager, Giulio Pastore, admitted to Autocar, "We have to do it—it's that
simple. In some countries where it is highly incentivized, they will be a success, in others maybe less so, but there
is government and customer demand for such cars." Though this decision was made grudgingly, it doesn't seem
like Maserati's hybrids will lack performance.
Pastore assured Autocar that "we will only electrify our cars if it can be done without sacrificing performance. If
there's a sacrifice, then we won't do it."
It seems that Maserati, though agreeing to conform to government regulations, is still unwilling to give up its core
values. In 2013, Maserati CEO Harald Wester called EVs "nonsense." Should Maserati one day decide to build an
EV, we're sure that performance would remain a top priority. (Kristen Lee)
January 29th, 2016
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari Focused on Big 2016 Title Picture
After a big improvement in form last year, when they rebounded from a winless 2014 to claim three victories and
emerge as Mercedes' closest challengers, Ferrari are expected to take another step closer to F1's back-to-back
world champions in the new campaign.
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has already ratcheted up anticipation levels by suggesting they can be "the
team to beat" when the season commences in Melbourne on March 20.
Vettel returned to full testing action on Tuesday at Pirelli's wet tire test at Paul Ricard, although he was driving last
year's car as the new 2016 model is not making its debut until pre-season testing proper begins in Spain next
month.
The four-time champion says Ferrari's race team are aware of the growing expectations around them, and although
victory in Australia would be welcome, they are still focused on the bigger 2016 picture.
"The development of the new car continues and we will certainly try to win in Melbourne, or earn as many points as
possible. Given there are 21 races, if someone asked me whether I would like to win right away or if I would rather
win the title, well there is no comparison."
Since the end of Michael Schumacher's record era of domination in 2004, Ferrari have only twice triumphed at the
season-opener - in Australia in 2007 and Bahrain in 2010.
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Vettel himself has only once won the first race in eight attempts.
"I plan on going to Maranello a few times to work with the simulation program in order to be ready," he said. "I must
also improve my physical conditioning, especially after the Christmas period."
The Italian publication reports that Ferrari will launch their car on Friday February 19, three days before winter
testing begins.
The team has already confirmed their new car will be unveiled online. (James Galloway)
INVENTORY
IN THE NEWS
2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta “Tailor Made”
2014 F12 Berlinetta 6.3L V12 721 HP Matt Gray Over Nero Leather Interior AFS System Yellow Brake Calipers
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser Under Door Cover Driver Zone With LEDs Central Bridge Door Panels Rear Bench Trim
Exterior Sill Kick Cup Holder Dashboard Inserts Front Spoiler Cruise Control Leather Central Tunnel Suspension
Lifter Horse Stitched On Headrest Red Stripes Shields Parking Camera 20 Forged Painted Rims Full Electric Seats
Leather Headliner And Rear Shelf High Power HiFi System Contrasting Stitching. Ferrari of Atlanta 678-802-5000/
Only 815 Miles and Priced at $464,990
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2013 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport
2013 Granturismo Sport Convertible Nero Over Sabbia Leather Interior 4.7L 454 HP V8 20 Neptune Silver Wheels
Tridents Stitched In Headrests Grigio Chrono Stitching Steering Wheel In Wood And Sabbia Leather Walnut
Briarwood Interior. Maserati of Atlanta 678-802-5000/ Mileage at 2,600 and Priced at $109,990
2008 Aston Martin DB9
2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 5.9L V12 6 Speed Auto Onyx Black Over Phantom Grey And Iron Ore Red Leather
Interior Silver Brake Calipers Contrasting Stitching First Aid Kit Optional Front Grille Piano Black Veneer Satellite
Radio Sports Pack With 5 Spoke Wheels 700w Premium Audio System With 6 CD Changer And IPod Connection
NAV Heater Front Seats. Ferrari of Atlanta 678-802-5000/ Only 7,800 miles and Priced at $79,990
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2012 Audi R8 Spider 5.2L
2012 Audi Quattro Spider 6-Speed 5.2L V10 Carbon Fiber Front Lip And Rear Diffuser Rear Parking Camera Front
And Rear Parking Sensors Diamond Polished Two-Tone Factory Rims Bang & Olufsen Sound System White
Stitching White Instruments Carbon Fiber Door Panels And Center Console Full Frontal Film Protection Custom
Integrated RadarLaser Combination And LoJack. Ferrari of Atlanta 678-802-5000/ 6K Miles and Priced at
$123,830
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5L 483 HP V8 Blu Pozzi Over Sabbia Leather Interior Yellow Calipers Carbon Fiber Driver
Zone With LEDs Carbon Fiber Central Bridge Blue Seatbelts Blu Scuro Leather Central Tunnel Daytona Style Seats
With Stripes In Blu Scuro Dashboard In Blu Scuro Suspension Lifter IPod Connection Scuderia Ferrari Shields
Interior Exterior Electrachromatic Mirrors With HomeLink Park Camera Rear Parking Sensors 20” Forged Painted
Rims Yellow Tach Full Electric Seats Sabbia Leather Headliner Blu Scuro Leather Rear Shelf High Power HiFi
System Blu Scuro Steering Wheel Contrasting Stitching. Ferrari of Atlanta 678-802-5000/ Only 3K Miles and
Priced at $204,990
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2011 Ferrari California
2011 California 4.3L V8 460 HP Nero Over Nero Leather Interior Yellow Brake Calipers Carbon Fiber Driver Zone
With LEDs Dashboard Airvents Central Bridge and Rear Molding Electric Daytona Style Seats IPod Connection
Scuderia Ferrari Shields InnerOuter Electrochromatic Mirrors With HomeLink Front and Rear Parking Sensors 20”
Diamond Finish Sport Wheels Yellow Rev Counter Satellite Radio High Power HiFi System Yellow Contrasting
Stitching. Ferrari of Atlanta 678-802-5000/ Only 13K Miles and Priced at $149,990
January 29th, 2016
Track History
Daytona Motor Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it
has been the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track
also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, USCC, SCCA, and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts
including the primary 2.5 miles (4.0 km) high speed tri-oval, a 3.56 miles (5.73 km) sports car course, a 2.95 miles
(4.75 km) motorcycle course, and a .25 miles (0.40 km) karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre (73
ha) infield includes the 29-acre (12 ha) Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The speedway is owned
and operated by International Speedway Corporation.
The track was built in 1959 by NASCAR founder William "Bill" France, Sr. to host racing that was held at the former
Daytona Beach Road Course. His banked design permitted higher speeds and gave fans a better view of the cars.
Lights were installed around the track in 1998, and today it is the third-largest single lit outdoor sports facility. The
speedway has been renovated three times, with the infield renovated in 2004 and the track repaved in 1978 and
2010.
On January 22, 2013, the track unveiled artist depictions of a renovated speedway. On July 5, 2013, ground was
broken on the project that will remove backstretch seating and completely redevelop the front stretch seating. The
renovation to the speedway is being completed by Design-Builder Barton Malow Company in partnership with
Rossetti Architects. The project, named "Daytona Rising", is scheduled to be completed in January 2016, and is
expected to cost US $400 million, placing emphasis on improving fan experience with five expanded and
redesigned fan entrances (called "injectors"), as well as wider and more comfortable seating with more restrooms
and concession stands.
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After the renovations, the track's grandstands will include 101,000 permanent seats with the ability to increase
permanent seating to 125,000.[1][2] Currently, the project is taking down the Sprint Tower on the front stretch of the
track while the backstretch seats are being taken down in order to get 60% complete before the Coke Zero 400 and
finished before Speed weeks 2016. The name has been changed to Daytona International Speedway Stadium
according to NASCAR.
NASCAR founder William France Sr. began planning for the track in 1953 as a way to promote the series, which at
the time was racing on the Daytona Beach Road Course.[3] France met with Daytona Beach engineer Charles
Moneypenny to discuss his plans for the speedway. He wanted the track to have the highest banking possible to
allow the cars to reach high speeds and to give fans a better view of the cars on track. Moneypenny traveled to
Detroit, Michigan to visit the Ford Proving Grounds which had a high speed test track with banked corners. Ford
shared their engineering reports of the track with Moneypenny, providing the needed details of how to transition the
pavement from a flat straightaway to a banked corner. France took the plans to the Daytona Beach city
commission, who supported his idea and formed the Daytona Beach Speedway Authority.
The tri-oval after the 2010-2011 repaving
The city commission agreed to lease the 447 acres (181 ha) parcel of land adjacent to Daytona Beach Municipal
Airport to France's corporation for $10,000 a year over a 50-year period. France then began working on building
funding for the project and found support from a Texas oil millionaire, Clint Murchison. Murchison loaned France
$600,000 along with the construction equipment necessary to build the track. France was also able to secure
funding from Pepsi-Cola, General Motors designer Harley Earl, a second mortgage on his home and selling
300,000 stock shares to local residents. Ground broke on construction of the 2.5-mile (4.0 km) speedway on
November 25, 1957.
To build the high banking, crews had to dig out millions [citation needed] of tons of soil from the track's infield.
Because of the high water table in the area, the hole excavated filled with water to form what is now known as Lake
Lloyd, named after Joseph "Sax" Lloyd, one of the original six members of the Daytona Beach Speedway Authority.
(The lake would be stocked with 65,000 fish, and France would arrange speedboat races on it.)[5] 22 tons of lime
mortar had to be brought in to form the track's binding base, over which asphalt would be laid. Because of the
extreme degree of banking, Moneypenny had to come up with a way to pave the incline. He connected the paving
equipment to bulldozers anchored at the top of the banking. This would allow the paving equipment to pave the
banking without slipping or rolling down the incline. Moneypenny subsequently patented his construction method
and later designed Talladega Superspeedway and Michigan International Speedway. By December 1958, France
had begun to run out of money and started relying on race ticket sales to complete the facility. (Wikipedia)
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GADGETS
GE Monogram Pizza Oven
With the ability to fit into a normal wall oven cavity and an interior ventilation system that requires no extra
construction, the GE Monogram Pizza Oven is the closest you can get to a pizzeria in your kitchen. The stainless
steel exterior fits right in with your other appliances, and while it still takes a while to preheat, once it's ready it can
cook any type of pie you want in just two minutes. Precise heating and app control keep the temperature exactly
where it's supposed to be, resulting in evenly-cooked, outstanding pizza. $9,900
1990 Riva Ferrari 32 Speedboat
One of only 30 ever built, this 1990 Riva Ferrari 32 Speedboat is a rare example of the collaboration between the
Italian racing and boat-building firms. The Formula 1-styled hull is painted in Ferrari's signature Rosso corsa hue,
with a black carbon fiber spoiler adding a flourish to the top. As you'd expect, it has plenty of power, with two 390hp
V8 Vulcano 400 engines pushing it to a top speed of 62 mph, as well as a cuddy cabin in the bow, and an
automotive-style helm. (RM Sotheby’s)
January 29th, 2016
Opal Nugget Ice Maker
Nugget ice. It's an essential element of dairy bars, Mom and Pop restaurants, and many other nostalgic spots. Now
you can enjoy all its crunchable goodness at home with the Opal Nugget Ice Maker. It has easy-to-use touch
controls, holds up to three pounds of ice, makes up to 24 lbs of ice per day, lets you see how much is left with a
see-through bin, and has a stainless steel body that won't look out of place on your counter. But most importantly, it
makes terrific ice, the kind that chills quickly, soaks up the flavor of whatever its in, and offers a soft texture that's
ideal for chewing. $450
McIntosh RS100 Wireless Speaker
Stream wirelessly from any room in your home or office with the McIntosh RS100 Wireless Speaker. Get started
with a single unit, which connects to Wi-Fi and is controlled from a mobile app available on Apple or Android. Over
time, you can add up to 16 speakers on a single network, enough for playback in 8 different rooms. It supports just
about every audio format, and provides lossless playback of up to 16-bit/48kHz files. The bookshelf style speaker
also features an eye catching blue meter and knobs that make is unmistakably McIntosh. $1,000
January 29th, 2016
EVENTS
Ferrari Challenge at Daytona 2016
Join Ferrari of Atlanta at Daytona for the Ferrari Challenge Races and to cheer on #34, a Ferrari of Atlanta Challenge
Driver
January 27th to the 31st
1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Phone Number +1 800-748-7467
January 29th, 2016
Since 1962, racing legends from around the world have come to DAYTONA to compete in a grueling 24-hour marathon.
From sunrise to sunset, fans observe the demands required for racing flat-out on both the high-speed banking and the
twisting infield road course.
The Rolex 24 At DAYTONA provides one of the most unique of spectator experiences as the smallest details emerge
when watching a race for this long. The race is merciless on both driver and machine as sleep-starved crews perform
mechanical miracles under intense pressure, while drivers battle an army of rivals that spans the auto racing universe.
January 30th and 31st
http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/Rolex-24-At-DAYTONA/Rolex-24-At-Daytona.aspx
January 29th, 2016
January 29th, 2016
https://www.ameliaconcours.org/news.aspx
The 64th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by “Fresh from Florida” takes the green flag at 10:15 am on
Saturday, March 19th. Gates open Wednesday, March 16, 2016 and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday.
HSR 12 Hours of Sebring Support Races
March 16 - 20, 2016
http://www.sebringraceway.com/sebring-events/12-hour-race/12-hour-race-information
January 29th, 2016
Please Join us for the 1st 2016 Ferrari Club of Atlanta Get-togethers
Date: Saturday, February 13th, 2016
Time: 1:00PM LUNCH
Place: 5 Seasons Brewing - Located in The Prado (just inside of I-285)
5600 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 255-5911
www.5seasonsbrewing.com
**Outside parking is available or there is a covered parking deck**
Please note: due to restaurant availability, we have a maximum of 30 guests allocated for the
lunch (semi-private area)
Please RSVP by Saturday, February 6th
[email protected]
January 29th, 2016

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