I hope this issue gets taken care of soon and either the owner of the event comes to his senses or he gets bought out. I am glad I did not go this year.
Many thanks to Eddy Fiuza (right) for being instrumental with my car winning its seventh consecutive platinum award. Eddy detailed a number of cars that won platinum last night. Below is a link by Eddy showing the cars from yesterday. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=564039847277009&id=100010129952844&__tn__=%2As-R
Just got back to CA. I went to the track event on Thursday. It was SO disappointing. Just a few cars were on the track at any given time. I drove in from Miami and felt it was such a waste of my 1st. day in FL. The Event at the Breakers is ALWAYS fun and worth it for me though.
I am glad I didn't fly out for this event. It would have been $1,500 all said and done to see just a few cars on the track and then the concours which as nice as it is, seems to have shrunken in size. Or is it just an impression from the pictures?
Sorry, simply not true. Ask any dealer exec and they will tell you, if they are honest, it has absolutely nothing to do with the prices. Politics and rumor mongering aside, I'm thankful to have such an incredible event to attend. IMO the entry fee this year was well worth it to see the cars they had on display. The front lawn alone is worth the price of admission to me. Yes the track event isn't what it used to be but $30 to see a 250 GTO do hot laps is a steal. Sadly it's not just Cavallino. Track events are in a serious decline. Perhaps today's owner's are too focused on "show" the "go"?
I can't comment on the track days because I didn't attend. As for the concourse, it was spectacular. I've heard many complain on this and other threads about the $200 admission fee. It seems appropriately priced for the incredible quality of the event. The cars are the finest Ferrari's in the world in every class and the setting at the Breakers is really special. By comparison with other premium concourses I think he Cavallino is great value for the money. I should also mention that attendance seemed very impressive. I think John Barnes does an excellent job staging a premium event.
All a bunch of nothing. Ferrari Classiche was a major sponsor of the event. They had a large display on-site as well as one of the main sponsors of the awards ceremony. I would hardly call that a boycott.
Congrats, Paul. Great seeing you down there. It was nice to finally meet you in person and a special experience to join you on the awards stage to receive our Platino trophies.
They are part of Ferrari. Given what the Cavallino Classic is it makes perfect sense that Classiche would be the business segment of Ferrari that would be invvolved.
It was good to meet you also. Congratulations on your platino award!! Here is a picture of the 3 series platino recipients.
I had a wonderful suite booked for the week for my wife and I at the breakers coming from New York and I don't even own a Ferrari at this point. I cancelled about 3 months ago as politics were starting up. This is happening across the board , whether Ferrari, Aston or Jag. Guys the numbers are shrinking and the CORRECTION has already begun. Old men arguing is not a vacation for me. Amelia under Bill Warner has held up and grown, BUT renting oxygen bottles and scooters make more profits. I want it to last forever, but there is no one under 45 years of age other than the typical owner with his grand daughter cough cough at these events. I heard track day was dead and to be honest who cares anymore, its all about the cars , food and atmosphere. 100 POINT CARS never existed and Ive been around at least 6 months in the hobby Lighten up on the rules, bring more venues to the table and make a dress code mandatory and all will be great again. Hopefully next year it will be back. Good luck! Believe me come to a JCNA / Jaguar event, they called my 80 year old father the kid! See you all at Amelia!, Then Pebble! GTJOEY1314
Not at all my experience. The lawn was crawling with men, women, children, young and old. There were plenty of the most celebrated, multi-million dollar vintage classics, but plenty of 360's as well (and everything in between). The crowd was well-heeled (at $200 a pop, of course), but it was a passionate audience. You should have kept your reservations. You missed an fantastic concourse.
Oh...again a year has passed and it seems to be the time when those who where not there have to justify their decision by telling themselves how bad it actually was (as from what they heard or what was said elsewhere) May I ask who was there and was dissapointed from the day at the Breakers? I have not heard many around so this must be a good sign... OK, the track days are not what they were before but can you name a SINGLE driving event that today has the same number of Ferrari it had 10-20 years ago? I visit a lot of them and neither Tour Auto, Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood or the Monterey Motorsports Reunion has about the same number of Ferrari they had years ago....Hardly the fault of the event or the organizers but a question of the time when cars are insanely expensive, investements and restored for Concours rather than racing. For the Concours: there was a duo of 250 GTO and 250 TR, 2 275 Nart Spyder, 3 California Spyder, 2 250 MM, 2 400 Superamerica, 3 SWB (including Bertone), several 212 Inter/Export and a 410 S....not to mention the fabulous winning 250 GT TdF Zagato. I was happy to attend and I guess most of those on the field where as well Here are a few images of the cars on the field: http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2018/concours/cavallino-classic-2018.best-of-show.the-zagato-bodied-250-gt-tdf-of-david-sydorick/index.html
All is good my friend, I've been very busy. I was saddened to miss the track day but from what I've read here turnout was spotty. We should try and get together soon to catch up.
I've attended all 27 Cavallino Classics and yes, this year the track was very quiet on Thursday (which was fine with me, as I got a lot of track time with light traffic), but Friday was much busier, with many more cars and lots of spectators. As for the concorso, it was top-notch. As regards cost, well, I'd rather pay $200/person than revert to the old days when tons of toddlers roamed around fondling the cars, and one mom even wheeled a stroller into one of them- I hate to say it, but perhaps the higher cost keeps out those who are less than serious gearheads, and that's not a bad thing, IMHO.
Ira , was the field crawling with men , women and children of all ages? Were the dealers there? Maybe I have the wrong show? Anyway, The venue is great, just get past the politics, spending 15 grand at the Ritz for Amelia is a no brainer, Pebble is Pebble ... Enjoy guys.
