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2008 OTTAWA FERRARI FESTIVAL

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  1. TCJ1965

    TCJ1965 Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2004
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    FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival & Italian Week June 13-15, 2008

    Ferrari Track day @ Calabogie Motorsports Park
    Ferrari Parade
    Demonstration Zone
    Dinner
    Charity Dream Rides
    Italian Ambassadors Reception

    Please visit www.fcaottawa.com for schedule, registration and pictures from last years event.
    Contact Terry Jones 613-747-0680 ([email protected])
    Hope to see you in Ottawa in June!
     
  2. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    So who from the Canadian crew is going?
     
  3. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 F1 Rookie

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    e sempre incinta
    Thinking about it...
     
  4. Im gonna be there, for at least part of it
     
  5. RoccoM

    RoccoM Formula Junior

    Oct 6, 2007
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    I went last year (from Aurora (north of Toronto)) and I can say it was a great weekend. The F-guys from Ottawa are great and everyone had a good time (even though my fuel pump failed on Cresent Street at 2am after one of the shows).
    I highly suggest that everyone from Toronto go to this event. The track day is really something as well and Calbogie is an amazing track.
    Unfortunately, I'm moving a few weekends before and may still be unpacking...so I may miss this year.
     
  6. F360-1386

    F360-1386 Formula 3

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    I am thinking about that but not sure the track day at Calabogie is a fun-track day with an instructor sitting next or a real track day with experienced track-racer. Can anyone tell ?
     
  7. TCJ1965

    TCJ1965 Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2004
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    Hi F360-1386

    Give Michel at Xclusive Auto a call or email. They are running the track day for the Ferrari Festival and there are a few options. I know last year there was an open track time and my friend Lydia took me for 6 of the fastest laps/moments I have ever done in a car!!!! 355GTS!

    Michel 613-729-8887

    [email protected]

    Hope to see you in Ottawa June 13-15

    Cheers!
    Terry Jones
    FCA Ottawa
     
  8. rush109

    rush109 F1 Veteran

    May 26, 2005
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    I think i might like to go this year...Tremblant festival ive done last two years...maybe its time to switch it up!!!
     
  9. F360-1386

    F360-1386 Formula 3

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    Hello Terry

    Thanks for the information, I will give Michel a call or send him an email to get more information about the track day.
    I tried only once driving my 360 at Mosport DDC and not sure if I can handle the real open track ...despite I have been driving for more than 30 years LOL.
    I will feel more comfortable if there is an instructor sitting next.

    I really look forward to join the fun weekend.

    Warmest regards
    Hubert
     
  10. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    I'll be there.

    Hopefull Big Red and Vasco will attend. :rolleyes:
     
  11. evansp60

    evansp60 Formula Junior

    Nov 2, 2003
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    FCA Ottawa track day will have 2 separate events for people wanting to try track.
    1) Open tracking for experienced drivers (instructors available).
    2) Taste of the Race event is a more controlled track session; follow a pace car at controlled
    speeds so you have a chance to drive the track without the pressure of open driving.

    Here's the link:

    http://www.xclusiveauto.ca/xatc.html
     
  12. ClassicFerrari

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    Ottawa? Pffff....tooo far for me....;)
     
  13. bernardo66

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    WIMP! :D
     
  14. F360-1386

    F360-1386 Formula 3

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    Thanks Evansp60 for the information:

    I have one more question here: for the open track event - you mentioned "instructors available"; does that mean every car would have an instructor sitting next or we need to request for one and need to pay for that ?

    Best regards
    Hubert
     
  15. F360-1386

    F360-1386 Formula 3

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    I have registered for the Ferrari Festival including the open track event - look forward to seeing those who would join in Ottawa.
     
  16. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    I just signed up. :D
     
  17. TCJ1965

    TCJ1965 Formula Junior

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    Just a brief note that the Sunday reception will take place at Villa Marconi and NOT the Ambassadors residence.

    Thanks
    FCA Ottawa
     
  18. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Bummer!! :(

    I would have loved to go through the Ambassador's medicine cabinet. ;)
     
  19. mrfissa

    mrfissa Karting

    May 27, 2005
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    Why the change?

    Thanks
     
  20. TCJ1965

    TCJ1965 Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2004
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    Hello All!

    I do not believe the grounds were available for the day.
    Also there will be a "cheque" presentation ceremony at Villa Marconi as well as the luncheon.

    Cheers!
    TCJ1965
     
  21. jqpd99

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    Me too!!!

    DF
     
  22. So I will have a 348 and a 550 there, but if something mechanically goes wrong, is there any local ottawa area mechanics that are well versed in f cars.
    Youu never know and youd better be prepared for the worst!!
     
  23. Waldoonay

    Waldoonay Formula Junior

    Mar 5, 2007
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    Looking forward to seeing a few Fcars this year!
     
  24. F360-1386

    F360-1386 Formula 3

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    Look forward to seeing you (Dan) and Bernarddo66 at the Calabogie track and in Ottawa - I am driving a red 360.
     
  25. PapaiK

    PapaiK Formula Junior

    Mar 5, 2005
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    I definitely want to check out the Calabogie Motorsports park. I haven't been, yet I live only 40 minutes away! Is it going to cost anything for spectators or am I going to have sneak in an F-car? :p
     

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