Coach I Memorial Concours and Tour August 27-29

The dates are fast approaching for the Coach I Memorial Concours and Tour. As most of you know, this event was started by our beloved friend, two-time Clemson University NCAA National Soccer Championship coach, successful businessman, and long-time FCA member and Ferrari enthusiast.

Those of us who knew Dr. I.M. Ibrahim (“Coach I” to his friends and associates) will never forget the friendship, enthusiasm and depth of Ferrari knowledge that he contributed to our gatherings. Every year, Coach I and his wife Julie welcomed us to their magnificent country estate for an event that quickly became one of the most popular on the regional FCA calendar. After his sudden passing two years ago this month, it was decided that the most appropriate way to celebrate this great man’s life and accomplishments would be to carry on with this event in his memory. With Julie’s enthusiastic support and participation, that is what we have done.

For this year, we have planned a schedule of events that includes the concours, sightseeing, fine dining, and of course spectacular motoring on some of the best roads in the southeast.

Please note the schedule below:

Friday, August 27

Arrive at our host hotel in Greenville the Westin Poinsett http://www.westinpoinsettgreenville.com/. Ask for the FCA rate. If you are not a member, please join here- www.fca-sc.org.

6:00-9:00 - Display our cars with FCI http://www.foreigncarsitalia.com/ and the Greenville Exotic Car Club across from the Westin while we dine at Soby's http://www.sobys.com/. Note that the 458 Italia should be present and don't forget to say hello to Hank and Ronnie.

Continue festivities and fellowship as Greenville has a beautiful Main Street scene with multiple bars and shops within walking distance.

Saturday, August 28

10-2:30 - The Coach I Memorial Concours

Arrive at the Ibrahim Estate to display your exotic, see the new 458 Italia, enjoy a catered BBQ, and meet and greet friends old and new.

2:30 - Follow Chris Merineck as we take the scenic route around Lake Keowee and then head up one of the best roads in all of the Carolinas to Highlands, elevation 4118’, making this a true “beat the heat” weekend. Highlands is a simply magical town that you will want to visit again, and perhaps even take up residence in for part of the year once you’ve experienced it. http://www.highlandschamber.org/

The only hotel that would allow us to book just one night is the Hampton Inn so reserve your room here and be sure to thank Sabrina for her help: http://hamptoninn-highlands.com/

6:30 - Dine at Cyprus, one of the best restaurants in Highlands: http://www.cyprushighlands.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=21055&Akey=DFV93HQV

After dinner, we’ll head to the Old Edward Inn for the Art and Wine Gala where you will see works by Salvador Dali, Gary Bukovnik, and Peter Polities: http://www.samcallproductions.com/

Sunday August 29

8:00 - This is for the real drivers, as we’ll start early beat the traffic to drive some of the great roads in the area, culminating with a stop back near Highlands at spectacular Dry Falls: http://www.highlandsinfo.com/hiking/fallsdry.htm Here, just a short hike from the parking area, you can follow a path that takes you behind the falls, an experience that you won’t soon forget. From there, it’s a short drive to Bridal Veil Falls http://www.highlandsinfo.com/Video/BridalVailFalls.htm where you can drive and photograph your car behind the falls.

Around 11:30 - Brunch at On the Veranda http://home.nctv.com/otv1/OTV1js.htm, another one of my favorite places to dine.

This should be a terrific tour, and give us a chance to escape the heat for a day or two if you decide to make the trip to Highlands. Please PM or email me at [email protected] if you have any interest, as the hotel block will end as soon as we fill up or on August 16, whichever comes first.

A Dopo

 

This sounds like a great event, David! Hope I can make it.

 

OK, who is in for a great weekend in the mountains?? Phyllis & I look forward to some cool night breezes & some twisty mountain roads to play on!!

Beaufort event past weekend was wonderful & had a huge turnout- if any from NC club wish to come we would love to see you guys again, this time in the mountains!!

Chris

 

David,

It sounds like you have put together a great event, and Highlands will be 10 degrees cooler than the rest of the Southeast. I will bring my 550 and join you for the Concours and on to Highlands. The roads around there are terrific, and it sounds like you picked some of the best places to eat. I'm looking forward to it!

Rich

 

All signed up. Bringing Sean and Abby. My wife doesn't want to go for rides in the mountains.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Karl

 

David, I will be there in Greenville and also at Coach I concours... I will bring my SPF GT40 and a friend will bring a 348. I am looking forward to it and it has always been a great event to attend. You have been known to plan agreat event or two !!!!!!!

 

Ok guys/gals- this is one event you do not want to miss... Especially in the cool mountains of NC!!


Juan Manuel drives at a nice leisurely pace also- so you are sure to be able to enjoy the scenery of the mountain drive... That iss one 348 that I really do not think has seen north of 65 mph Babied its entire life...
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I have offered to fix that problem but I won't fit with my helmet on.

Karl

 

Greetings,

There are a few updates-Grammy Award Winner Charles Wood and his band will play during our event www.charleswoodbanjo.com, plus lots of cool awards, the drive, yada yada yada. Check it out and jump in.

A Dopo

Coach I Memorial August 27-29



The dates are fast approaching for the Coach I Memorial Concours and Tour. As most of you know, this event was started by our beloved friend, two-time Clemson University NCAA National Soccer Championship coach, successful businessman, and long-time FCA member and Ferrari enthusiast.

Those of us who knew Dr. I.M. Ibrahim (“Coach I” to his friends and associates) will never forget the friendship, enthusiasm and depth of Ferrari knowledge that he contributed to our gatherings. Every year, Coach I and his wife Julie welcomed us to their magnificent country estate for an event that quickly became one of the most popular on the regional FCA calendar. After his sudden passing two years ago this month, it was decided that the most appropriate way to celebrate this great man’s life and accomplishments would be to carry on with this event in his memory. With Julie’s enthusiastic support and participation, that is what we have done.

For this year, we have planned a schedule of events that includes the concours, sightseeing, fine dining, and of course spectacular motoring on some of the best roads in the southeast.

Please note the schedule below:

Friday, August 27

Arrive at our host hotel in Greenville the Westin Poinsett http://www.westinpoinsettgreenville.com/. Ask for the FCA rate. If you are not a member, please join here- www.fca-sc.org.

6:00-9:00 - Display our cars with FCI http://www.foreigncarsitalia.com/ and the Greenville Exotic Car Club across from the Westin while we dine at Soby's http://www.sobys.com/. Note that the 458 Italia should be present and don't forget to say hello to Hank and Ronnie.

Continue festivities and fellowship as Greenville has a beautiful Main Street scene with multiple bars and shops within walking distance.

Saturday, August 28

10-2:30- The Coach I Memorial Concours

Arrive at the Ibrahim Estate to display your exotic, see the new 458 Italia, enjoy a catered BBQ, and meet and greet friends old and new.

2:30 - Follow Chris Merineck as we take the scenic route around Lake Keowee and then head up one of the best roads in all of the Carolinas to Highlands, elevation 4118’, making this a true “beat the heat” weekend. Highlands is a simply magical town that you will want to visit again, and perhaps even take up residence in for part of the year once you’ve experienced it. http://www.highlandschamber.org/

The only hotel that would allow us to book just one night is the Hampton Inn so reserve your room here and be sure to thank Sabrina for her help: http://hamptoninn-highlands.com/

6:30 - Dine at Cyprus, one of the best restaurants in Highlands: http://www.cyprushighlands.com/Artis...&Akey=DFV93HQV

After dinner, we’ll head to the Old Edward Inn for the Art and Wine Gala where you will see works by Salvador Dali, Gary Bukovnik, and Peter Polities: http://www.samcallproductions.com/

Sunday August 29

8:00 - This is for the real drivers, as we’ll start early beat the traffic to drive some of the great roads in the area, culminating with a stop back near Highlands at spectacular Dry Falls: http://www.highlandsinfo.com/hiking/fallsdry.htm Here, just a short hike from the parking area, you can follow a path that takes you behind the falls, an experience that you won’t soon forget. From there, it’s a short drive to Bridal Veil Falls http://www.highlandsinfo.com/Video/BridalVailFalls.htm where you can drive and photograph your car behind the falls.

Around 11:30 - Brunch at On the Veranda http://home.nctv.com/otv1/OTV1js.htm, another one of my favorite places to dine.


This should be a terrific tour, and give us a chance to escape the heat for a day or two if you decide to make the trip to Highlands. Please PM or email me at [email protected] if you have any interest, as the hotel block will end as soon as we fill up or on August 16, whichever comes first.

A Dopo
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I'm really looking forward to it this year.
All signs point to a really fun and active event.
If Julie and JMF do it, you know it'll work!!

Bob Z.

 

Check out our event poster made by Adrian....nice to have a graphic artist on our team, and a good one to boot! Adrian did my avatar poster a number of years back. Yes, that is me in the red suite-or the former me 40 lbs lighter.
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put me on the buy list for that poster.. I just hung the one from 2006 lake lure run in the garage 3 weeks ago wonder what the new 2010 JMF poster would look like....

 

Perhaps it is time for a sequel!

 

David Scott version 2.0

 

This is going to be a great weekend and Amy and I are looking forward to seeing everyone!!!!

David, you always do a great job putting this together and SC has a great club. It's always a pleasure to see you guys...

See ya soon!

Hank

 

Juan

My wife and I are coming for Friday nite only - other then a hotel res do I need to sign up for anything? We can't come any longer because I am shipping my Scud to Watkins Glen on Sunday for the track event the following weekend and I also have some friends in the Challange Race. I'll see you next Friday - Hank, will you be there Friday nite?

John & Margaret E

 

I wasn't going to show up for anything other than the Saturday event but now that John and Margaret are only coming Friday night I'll try and make that too. I'm local so no hotel concerns, but I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Thanks, Brian

Put me down to buy a poster too, super cool.

 

Update: Look like we will have around 70 people for the event, maybe something different like a Tesla or Atom as well....but the 458 shall steal the show...

 

Wish I could go but i'll be in Chattanooga TN for the State Team Playoffs for Darts. Hope everyone has a fantastic time.

 

Hey Bruce, give us a call next time you're in Columbia!

Adrian

 

Yes,
Amy and I will be there and we look forward to seeing you guys!

Hank

 

Some of us Georgians will be in Highlands a bit ahead of y'all, having lunch at Ruka's Table. We'll soften up the town for ya!

Have a good time and say hello to Mrs. I from all of Coach's friends in Georgia.

 

I should be able to make it. Washed the car today!

 

how long a drive is this from belmont abbey? is the plan to stay together in the event of a mechanical? my car may be fine but it has just never been farther than 50 miles at a time in 8 years.

i am a worrier by nature...i have mom to thank for that

pcb

 

It should be about 2 hours at least I would think.