| Author | Message | ||
| Justyn (Justynb)
New member Username: Justynb Post Number: 22 Registered: 4-2003 |
Mark, thanks for the warm welcome. I'm trying to arrange a small meeting with a local 308GTSI owner and maybe the guy that won the 308GTB on the TV program "Dream Machines" recently. We'll be meeting up somewhere around Derby / Nottingham if you're interested in coming along (I don't know where you are). Anyone else who fancies coming is welcome too! Justyn. | ||
| Mark Pautz (Malfark)
Member Username: Malfark Post Number: 294 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Justyn, A belated welcome to F-Chat. I'm a first year 328 owner and look forward to seeing your car in the flesh at some stage! Hope you're enjoying the experience thus far! Regards, MARK | ||
| Bart Boonacker (Sharky666)
Member Username: Sharky666 Post Number: 415 Registered: 9-2002 |
Brian, you already considered the European Fchat meeting ? | ||
| Brian Jackett (Brian_jackett)
Junior Member Username: Brian_jackett Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2002 |
Oh bum holes, wish they had advertised that somewhere saying this as I was looking forward to it. It's the only event I can find to take my car to. Thanks for the info. regards | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 237 Registered: 10-2002 |
Brian, That's correct - the Donington event replaced Brands Hatch this year. Not sure if venue change is a one-off or where and when it will be next year. Regards, Amar | ||
| Brian Jackett (Brian_jackett)
Junior Member Username: Brian_jackett Post Number: 66 Registered: 12-2002 |
Does this mean their is no Ferrari day at Brands Hatch this year? | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 360 Registered: 10-2002 |
More photos found.. http://www.collinsclan.co.uk/pages/cars/festival/index.html | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 338 Registered: 10-2002 |
Guys more photos that I promised... http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/261636.html?1054727279 | ||
| Mark Pautz (Malfark)
Member Username: Malfark Post Number: 287 Registered: 10-2002 |
Great pictures - thanks JR. MARK | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 317 Registered: 10-2002 |
More photos from Donington http://showpics.co.uk/donington/ | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 583 Registered: 12-2002 |
JRK, Thanks for the pics! They look great! Must have been a fun day. Ton | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 314 Registered: 10-2002 |
And more http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/255925.html?1053905098 | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 311 Registered: 10-2002 |
Justyn supplied theses photos from the Donington Show nice.... http://www.getafloat.com/donnington/ | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 276 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jens & Ton, ....started a new thread please follow: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/174013/256308.html?1054010501 Sorry gents, for going "Off-Topic" in your Donington thread. Thanks Wolfgang | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 705 Registered: 9-2001 |
Wolfgang, Looks like two Ferraristi will do a short PPI on that Testarossa here in Bonn and then drive over to Andernach for Engel tomorrow. Will shoot you a mail about that or give you a call over mobile (only number of yours I got!). Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 704 Registered: 9-2001 |
Ton, We will definitely see some Ferraris tomorrow if we visit both dealers! Looking forward to some driving and some sun!  Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 579 Registered: 12-2002 |
Jens, Let's have a look at the car together tomorrow! Ton | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 273 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jens, thanks a lot and I appreciate your help very much. Please let me know the results PM. Wolfgang | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 701 Registered: 9-2001 |
Wolfgang, It is indeed too expensive! But I also think that he can�t sell the car for that price and so I am pretty sure that he will be cooperative especially if you want to pay cash! I will check out in the next days and keep you updated. Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller P.S. Sorry for taking this so off topic! I will quit this now! | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 272 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jens, thanks a lot for the link and of course I`m still searching for the right one. That`s the one to die for....all papers, documents, service (how many owners?), Tubi/Fuchs installed. BUT the price is realy to high for this testarossa! I would appreciate it very much, if you can ask the dealer whats the cash price for the car (if he is the owner and not on consigment). IMO it should be arround 45K. I check every day mobile.de and autoscout24.de This one is very close to my dream but its a `88: http://www.mobile.de/SID5FWpUMSnYhE5Tv0LuMui9A-t-vexlCsK%F3P%F3R~BmSA7J1053947158A1CCarX-t-vctpLtt~BmPA1A1B20B47d-t-vMkSm_xsO~BSRA3B14JtestarossaA0A0/cgi-bin/da.pl?bereich=pkw&top=7&id=11111111113866389& Wolfgang FORZA FERRARI | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 700 Registered: 9-2001 |
Wolfgang, I just discovered a decent looking Testarossa in a car shop here in Bonn! 39000km, fully serviced and sells for 53000�. A bit too much IMO but I could have a look at the car since it�s just several km away from my home (I will do anyway I guess! ) Look at it at: www.auto-koch.com Just a thought! Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 271 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jens, Tubi for ENZO? Yes, they do! A member from the FCD already ordered one for his Enzo...but delay and he has to wait 2 month for delivery. I (and every human beeing)agree with you, the Enzo doesn`t sounds as well as he should for a super-sport-car. Wolfgang FORZA FERRARI | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 694 Registered: 9-2001 |
I totally agree with John about the Enzo sound! If not pushed hard the car has a horrible sound which means nothing at all, very quiet for the supersportscar of the day. Heard the car when presented by M. Schumacher last year at the Ferrari Racing Days at the N�rburgring and was disapointed. BTW: Does Tubi produce a proper sport exhaust for the cars? Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| scott chivers (Spider_scott)
New member Username: Spider_scott Post Number: 46 Registered: 3-2002 |
Great Pics Ash !! Gutted I couldnt go and get to see and Enzo in the flesh. | ||
| Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Junior Member Username: Markcollins Post Number: 218 Registered: 7-2002 |
Some more images http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/255925.html?1053881163 | ||
| John (Johno)
New member Username: Johno Post Number: 28 Registered: 2-2002 |
Hi Ash, Great photos! Are you sure you weren't mixing up the sound of the Enzo on the track with that of the F50 immediately behind it. I was shocked (and disappointed) by how quiet it was. When they backed the Enzo into the Paddock Suite afterwards, I could barely hear the engine above the general pit-lane noise even though I was standing right next to it! :-(. Damn modern noise regulations :-( Still great to see it though :-) Best wishes, John | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 692 Registered: 9-2001 |
Ashley, Ah, the Foitek team once again! It hasn�t been the first time that I see one of their cars like that. BTW: Great pics! Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| ashley bradley (Ash232)
New member Username: Ash232 Post Number: 45 Registered: 1-2003 |
         hi just got in from the show it was a good turn out seeing it was a practice day loads of pic the enzo sounded fantastic on the track. ash | ||
| scott chivers (Spider_scott)
New member Username: Spider_scott Post Number: 44 Registered: 3-2002 |
Im gonna have to give it a miss this year my 348 is having a front bumper respray .....wouldnt feel right not driving the f-car there! | ||
| Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Junior Member Username: Markcollins Post Number: 215 Registered: 7-2002 |
Justin you will be fine, they look at the car, not your membership card! | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 301 Registered: 10-2002 |
FERRARI & MASERATI FESTIVAL OF RACING Donington Park, 24 & 25 May Letter from Jeremy Pang-Kessler from Ferrari Maserati UK: Dear Member, I have the pleasure of writing to you with details of the forthcoming Ferrari & Maserati Festival of Racing, being held this year at Donington Park on the 24th & 25th May. Please find below important information on ticketing and hospitality arrangements. Hospitality This year guest hospitality is being offered inside the exclusive environment of the 360 Challenge Paddock hospitality, and will include circuit entrance, entry pass to the Paddock hospitality with a buffet lunch, all day open bar and includes a gift pack with programme. Hospitality passes cost �88 (inc vat) per day. Hospitality Package Ticket Application Tickets are limited and are thus being sold on a first come first served basis, so to avoid disappointment please place your order early. Order deadline is the 15th May. You may apply for tickets by faxing the attached form to the Marketing department at Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. We will confirm your request by return fax or e-mail. Evening Function, Saturday 24th May You are invited to join us from 6:30pm at the Donington Museum on the evening of Saturday, 24th May for a relatively exclusive drinks reception and buffet dinner. Come and enjoy our hospitality whilst also taking your time to marvel at the largest collection of Grand Prix cars in the world. This ticket only event costs �35 (incl vat) per head. General Entry Tickets Tickets for general circuit entry only can be purchased on the day, alternatively you can book in advance by calling the Donington Park ticket line � Tel: 01332 819 527. Saturday/Sunday: �10.00 per day Weekend advance: �16.00 Free entrance for accompanied children (15 years & under), and free parking and paddock entry. Dedicated Ferrari & Maserati Parking Located on the infield, just inside Redgate corner, this parking area is reserved for any visitor arriving in a Ferrari or Maserati. Cavalcade Entry, Sunday 25th May The cavalcade will depart from the Ferrari & Maserati parking area inside Redgate corner. The cavalcade is open to any Ferrari or Maserati, but is restricted to 200 cars. If you wish to participate in the cavalcade you will be handed a form to complete upon your arrival at the car park. Each entry is limited to a maximum of one driver and one passenger We hope that you will enjoy the Festival of Racing. | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 211 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hello Justyn, Welcome from someone a bit south of you in London. You can indeed drive your 348 into the Ferrari reserved park regardless of FOC membership; at least that was true last year at Brands Hatch. Unfortunately I've had to fly to the US at the last minute and will miss Donnington but hopefully see you at Nurburgring or elsewhere. Enjoy the car! Regards, Amar | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 256 Registered: 3-2003 |
Justyn, hopefully the weather will be sunny for your first ride....please post some pics the guys are hungry here for them:-) Bart, thanks for the link I forgot to mention. Wolfgang FORZA FERRARI | ||
| Bart Boonacker (Sharky666)
Member Username: Sharky666 Post Number: 374 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hey Justin, Welcome aboard. Wolfgang ment the 1th European Ferrarichat.com meeting. You can find more info here : http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/174013/192976.html?1052781058 Btw. Be sure to take some pictures when you pick her up. And one with your smile in it aswell, must be ear-to-ear | ||
| Justyn Brickman (Justynb)
New member Username: Justynb Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Wolfgang, I'm glad you spotted the deliberate mistake in my profile :-) What's the meeting you are refering to? I take it you are refering to the famous Nurbergring circuit? | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 254 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hello Justyn, a very warm welcome on board from Germany. Congratulation to your new Ferrari. Saw on your profile you bought a "prototype-one-off-a-kind" ---1994 384 Spyder Rosso Corsa, Crema Hide ---- I`m kidding I believe it should be a 348? Hope to CU at our smal Nürburgring FchatCom.meeting? Enjoy your drive & Forza Ferrari Wolfgang | ||
| Justyn Brickman (Justynb)
New member Username: Justynb Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2003 |
I'm collecting my first Ferrari this Friday and am not in the FOC yet. I live just 15 mins from Donnington. Does anyone know, if I arrive in my Ferrari will I be able to park in the Ferrari reserved parking area or would I be made to use the standard "non-Ferrari" parking area? Justyn. | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 298 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ferrari Maserati Festival of Racing Donington Park 24th & 25th May 2003 Saturday Sign On Scrutineering Session Event Start Provisional Period PIRELLI MARANELLO FERRARI CHALLENGE 07.45 � 08.15 08.00 � 08.30 1 Qualifying 09.00 20 Minutes FERRARI 360 CLASS 1 Fri 14.00�15.00 Fri 17.00 � 19.00 2 Qualifying 09.30 30 Minutes BRITCAR 08.30 � 09.00 08.45 - 09.15 3 Qualifying 10.10 30 Minutes FERRARI 360 CLASS 2 Fri 14.00�15.00 Fri 17.00 � 19.00 4 Qualifying 10.50 30 Minutes PIRELLI MARANELLO FERRARI CHALLENGE 5 Qualifying 11.30 20 Minutes FERRARI 360 CLASS 1 6 Qualifying 12.00 30 Minutes FERRARI F1 & GT � DEMO 11.00 � 11.15 11.15 � 11.30 7 DEMO 12.40 15 Minutes FERRARI 360 CLASS 2 8 Qualifying 13.05 30 Minutes LUNCH FERRARI 360 CLASS 1 9 Race 1 14.20 20 Laps PIRELLI MARANELLO FERRARI CHALLENGE 10 Race 2 15.00 12 Laps FERRARI 360 CLASS 2 11 Race 3 15.30 20 Laps BRITCAR 12 Race 4 16.10 1 Hr 40 Mins Sunday Sign On Scrutineering Session Event Start Provisional Period FERRARI FORMULA CLASSIC 07.30 - 08.00 07.45 - 08.15 13 Qualifying 09.00 20 Minutes FORCE 08.00 � 08.30 08.15 - 08.45 14 Qualifying 09.30 20 Minutes THOROGOOD GTA CHALLENGE 08.30 � 09.00 08.45 - 09.15 15 Qualifying 10.00 15 Minutes OLDIES BUT GOLDIES 50�S HISTORIC TC ENDURO 09.00 � 09.30 09.15 � 09.45 16 Qualifying 10.25 30 Minutes FERRARI 360 CLASS 1 17 Race 5 11.05 30 Laps FERRARI F1 & GT � DEMO 18 DEMO 12.00 15 Minutes LUNCH � FERRARI & MASERATI TRACK PARADE FORCE 19 Race 6 13.15 12 Laps FERRARI 360 CLASS 2 20 Race 7 13.43 30 Laps PIRELLI MARANELLO FERRARI CHALLENGE 21 Race 8 14.38 12 Laps THOROGOOD GTA CHALLENGE 22 Race 9 15.08 30 Minutes FERRARI FORMULA CLASSIC 23 Race 10 15.50 10 Laps FORCE 24 Race 11 16.18 12 Laps OLDIES BUT GOLDIES 50�S HISTORIC TC ENDURO 25 Race 12 16.45 60 Minutes PLEASE NOTE! ALL TIMES ARE PROVISIONAL & MAYBE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE. IT IS THE COMPETITORS RESPONSIBILITY TO WATCH THE PROGRESS OF THE MEETING & TO BE IN THE RACE ASSEMBLY AREA NO LATER THAN 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE QUALIFYING / RACE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SPACE BEING GIVEN TO RESERVES. Issue: 3 - 13/05/2003 15:41 | ||
| No13 (No13)
New member Username: No13 Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2003 |
Apparently the hospitality is sold out in any case! They have a waiting list. | ||
| John (Johno)
New member Username: Johno Post Number: 26 Registered: 2-2002 |
Right, I'm in. The weather is looking good, and I have to see that Enzo! Does anyone have the start and finish times for each day so I can work out what outrageously early time I need to wake up by? :-) What day(s) are you guys going? I'm heading up on the Saturday or the Sunday, but not both, and it would be good to be able to say "hi" in person. I agree with the idea that the hospitality package is not great value for money compared with what you get with the standard entrance fee. Last year at Brands Hatch, I was very plesantly surprised at the gate when I, or rather the car(!), was ushured in with no charge. If the same thing happens this year then it will partly pay for the �40-$50 of petrol to get all the way up to Donington and back ;-). I hope to see you there. Best wishes, John | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 287 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ton, Yes no different as you said.... | ||
| Ton Visser (Lion315)
Member Username: Lion315 Post Number: 507 Registered: 12-2002 |
I understand that it is the same concept as with the Belgian Ferrari Days. We only paid for the �15 entry ticket and did exactly the same as the �350 ticket except for the lunch (Ferrari Paddock parking, pitslane, track). Instead of the Ferrari lunch we had a hotdog with other members of this board. It was great fun. Ton | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 286 Registered: 10-2002 |
I am not. Its not worth it. It costs �88.00 sterling per day. Its best to pay �16.00 for the weekend through Donington Park, still park in the Ferrari reserved car park, take your Ferarri on track for the parade laps, do everthing except having lunch in the maraque and 360 Challenge Paddock Hospitality. I rather be out around the pits and cars, which you can do at Donington. If your in the FOC you can do all most everything anyway. At the end of day Its up to you...... | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 195 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi, Is anyone paying for the hospitality package? I did last year but was ill and only stayed for the lunch - wondering if it's worthwhile. Hopefully see some of you there... Regards, Amar | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 277 Registered: 10-2002 |
THE FERRARI & MASERATI FESTIVAL OF RACING DONINGTON PARK � 24th & 25th May Introduction For its third running the Ferrari Maserati Festival has moved to the historic Donington Park. There will be a full weekend�s race programme, supported by some fabulous on track displays. The Ferrari 360 Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will provide the main spectacle on the challenging Donington circuit. The excitement is supported by a superb array of competitive car racing including the fabulous Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge. Spectators will also enjoy the spectacle of the Ferrari Formula Classic race, the FORCE Classic Grand Prix Series, featuring stunning Formula One and Formula Two machinery from the �60s and �70s; the �big-banger� FORCE Formula 5000s; the Thorogood GTA Challenge 2003 for classic Alfa Romeos; and then there will be waves of nostalgia as competitors in the 1950s Touring Cars take to the track. The weekend race action will be complimented by some wonderful track displays. This will include:  1999 Ferrari Formula One race car  Ferrari super-car circuit demonstrations  Track debut of the Enzo  Maserati and Ferrari cavalcade  Historic Cars Ferrari & Maserati Hospitality This year MCL will offer its customers and guests hospitality within the exclusive environment of the Ferrari Challenge Club hospitality located within the Paddock area, and will include dedicated parking for Ferrari and Maserati owners on the infield. The guests will be hosted right amongst all the action as they mix with the race teams and drivers in Challenge Club Hospitality. They will receive a complimentary programme and will enjoy the all day open bar and high quality buffet lunch. A grandstand is provided for guests. There will be a limited amount of packages for Saturday and Sunday, and these include: � Saturday or Sunday pass for the 360 Challenge Paddock Hospitality � Circuit entry � Buffet lunch and open bar in the hospitality suite � Grandstand seating available � Privileged infield parking for Ferraris & Maseratis � Gift Pack, including race programme Package Price Saturday or Sunday package: �75 + vat per head. Ordering In keeping with the informality and central paddock location package availability is limited to 150 guests on Saturday, and up to 350 on Sunday. Tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Ticket Dispatch Tickets will be dispatched during week commencing 12th May. Promotion This event and general tickets will be promoted by:  A National advertising campaign  A National PR campaign  Both Maserati and Ferrari websites  Both Owners Clubs (direct mailing / websites) Saturday Evening Event Ferrari Maserati UK will hold a relatively exclusive evening function on the Saturday, 24th May. This event is designed for invited guests, 360 Challenge Teams, Ferrari and Maserati Club members and customers. This event will be quite informal in character and again will be offered at an attractive price. The location for this evening function will be the museum at Donington Park circuit, which holds the World�s largest collection of Grand Prix Racing Cars. At this time it is proposed that this evening function start at 18:30 and will finish at 21:15. Availability and ticket costs will be confirmed shortly Schedule The itinerary below is provisional and subject to change: Saturday, 24th May Qualifying for:  Ferrari 360 Class 1  Ferrari 360 Class 2  Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge - Race 1  Ferrari Formula Classic  FORCE Formula 5000s  FORCE Classic Grand Prix Races:  Ferrari 360 Challenge Class 1 - Race 1  Ferrari 360 Challenge Class 2 � Race 1  FORCE Classic Grand Prix  FORCE F5000  Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge - Race 1 Displays:  1999 Ferrari Formula One Circuit Demonstration  Ferrari Supercar run (288 GTO, F40, F50 & Enzo)  Other displays to be confirmed in due course Sunday, 25th May Qualifying for:  Ferrari Formula Classic  Thorogood GTA Challenge  Top Hat Racing Historic Touring Cars Races:  Ferrari 360 Challenge Trofeo Pirelli - Race 2  Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge - Race 2  Ferrari Formula Classic  Thorogood GTA Challenge  Top Hat Racing Historic Touring Cars  FORCE Formula 5000s  FORCE Classic Grand Prix Displays:  1999 Ferrari Formula One Circuit Demonstration  Ferrari Supercar run (288 GTO, F40, F50 & Enzo)  Ferrari & Maserati Circuit Parade Other displays to be confirmed in due course RACE INFORMATION Ferrari 360 Challenge Trofeo Pirelli A single make category for identical 360 Modenas, prepared to Challenge specification at the Ferrari factory in Maranello. The championship, born in the early 1990s for the Ferrari 348, is divided into two categories: Trofeo Pirelli, for the quicker and more experienced driver and Coppa Shell �effectively a class 2 � for �gentlemen� drivers, racers whose passion for the Ferrari marque and desire for victory are every bit as intense as their class 1 counterparts. Each class will race on both Saturday and Sunday. Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge Established in 1986 the Pirelli Maranello Ferrari championship is one of the longest lived club series ever. The festival will see rounds 4 & 5 of this 14 rounds series, which is open to road-going Ferraris driven by members of the Ferrari Owners� Club. This championship is divided into 3 classes: Class �O� (Originale) is for absolutely standard Ferraris, Class �C� (Challenge) is exclusively for F355 Challenge conforming to factory specification, and class �S� (Speciale) caters for Ferraris that are modified within certain strict limits together with the latest 360 Modena Challenge cars. Ferrari Formula Classic In response to requests from members for an opportunity to race their older production Ferraris, the Ferrari Owners� Club has arranged for an experimental mini series of two events in 2003 specifically for pre-1990 cars. It is hoped that this initiative will be the forerunner for a more active programme in the future. Cars eligible include any production Ferrari built prior to 1990 i.e. up to and including the tipo 328, but excluding turbo charged cars like the 288GTO and F40. All drivers are fully paid up members of the Ferrari Owners Club FORCE Formula 5000s Designed as a less costly alternative to Formula One in the 1960�s, these cars are just as fast, noisy and exhilarating as their F1 cousins. Some 30 years on THE FORCE Challenge relives those duals with the F1 and F5000 cars from 1966 to 1977 battling for supremacy. In the early 1970's Formula One had become prohibitively expensive and efforts were made by the organising bodies to cut costs by introducing an International series for Formula 1 style chassis powered by mighty 5 litre American V8 engines. By 1977 these 500horsepower upstarts were lapping many circuits faster than the Formula 1 cars of the day. Many young British drivers saw F5000 as a route to F1 and amongst those who climbed the ladder were Peter Gethin, Brian Redman, Tony Brise and Bob Evans. On the International scene a number of World Champions took part including Alan Jones, Mario Andretti, James Hunt and Jody Scheckter. FORCE Classic Prix F1 and F2 cars from the 1960s and �70s will battle it out on the sweeping curves of Donington. At the Ferrari Maserati Festival race fans will have a unique opportunity to see how the mighty F5000 dinosaurs match up against the more nimble but lower powered F1 and F2 cars of the day. Thirty years on and its time for the Showdown! Thorogood GTA Challenge The inspiring series for classic Alfa Romeo models. After its successful launch by Top Hat Racing in 2002, the innovative Thorogood GTA Challenge looks ahead to its second full season. The ethos behind this accessible invitation series is to promote close racing within a proper historic format for classic Alfa Romeo models of the 1960s and 1970s, inspired by that quintessential Alfa Romeo design icon of the period; the fabulous GTA. Competitors chose to run in one of two main classes: basic road specification Strada class (to FIA Gp 1 regulations with a cutoff date of 1976) offering a low cost, highly accessible entry level to this exciting series or the race bred Corsa class (to FIA Gp 2 Appendix K regulations), which maintains continuity for cars currently competing in earlier historic trim. These classes will ensure close racing, providing a competitive format and a thrilling spectacle for the enthusiasts. Top Hat Historic Touring Car Series Top Hat Racing was responsible for returning 1950s cars to racing at Goodwood circuit. Entering its second season the �Top Hat� endurance series is for 1950s touring cars, and recalls the titanic duels between Jack Sears, Tommy Sopwith, Stirling Moss, Jeff Uren and many other luminaries who changed the public�s concept of humble family saloon forever. The racing will take you back in time as Zodiacs and Zephyrs wrestle the pace from Austin 105s, while cheeky Austin A35s harry the mighty Jaguar Mk.VIIs. Witness fleet Sunbeam Rapiers dicing with fervent Austin A40s as Riley 1.5s endeavour to outwit jewel-like Alfa Romeo Giulietta Berlinas in their quest to trip up MG Magnettes. | ||
| Simon Campbell (Simonc)
Junior Member Username: Simonc Post Number: 90 Registered: 2-2002 |
I'm going with some of my members for sure. Simon Herfordshire Ferrari FOC area group | ||
| Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Junior Member Username: Markcollins Post Number: 194 Registered: 7-2002 |
Amar yes this does replace the Brands event of the last two years I'll be there too | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 275 Registered: 10-2002 |
I am going and its same as the one last year at Brands Hatch. Goto www.maranellosales.com All the information is listed here about the event. | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 193 Registered: 10-2002 |
Does this replace the Brands Hatch Ferrari Festival of previous years? Think I might go for it... | ||
| No13 (No13)
New member Username: No13 Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2003 |
Anyone going to this event?  |