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  1. f355spider

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    #1 f355spider, Aug 16, 2012
    Griot's Garage Italian Car Show & Exotic Car Gathering
    September 1st, 2012
    Griot's Garage Store & Events Center
    Tacoma, WA
    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


    I hear the ERTC group will head down, should make for a fun day! :)
     
  2. TacElf

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    #2 TacElf, Aug 16, 2012
    Alas, I won't be able to participate in this. Need to be at the airport @ noon on the 1st. :(
     
  3. Jalpa_Mike

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    #3 Jalpa_Mike, Aug 16, 2012
    Here is some more information that Jason Mathews and I put together. This is going to be a GREAT event, and the chance to see our cars on TV too! Woo-Hoo!!!!

    Griots Garage is starting up a new event this year called: “The (1st annual) Griot's Garage Italian Car Show and Exotic Car Gathering”. It will be held at their flagship store in Tacoma on Saturday, September 1st 2012 starting at 11am.

    As with Exotics @ Redmond Town Center, this event is open to all “Exotics”. They have 10 nice trophies, ranging from people's choice, best paint, Griot's choice, along with “date ranges”, such as Best Italian pre-72', Best-Italian 72 - 82, and so on. There is also one award, “best overall capable of 200+MPH” which is the only trophy that can be won by anything exotic. All other trophies are specifically for Italian marques.

    Richard Griot just signed a deal to produce a nationally syndicated TV show to air on Fox Sports Network called “Griot's Garage Treasures”! There will be 13 episodes that will air from Oct. through December, and the debut episode will be filmed on location. In addition, an episode of LOKAR Car Show will be filmed around the show!

    There is a $10 entrant fee. What do you get for this fee? A private lunch for Italian and Exotic Car owners only, along with Richard Griot, the staff hosting the TV shows, etc. A custom lanyard and Griot's Garage key chain, and possibility to win a trophy if you bring an Italian ride. For exotic or Italian owners that don't want to pay, they can still come hang out, enjoy the activities, they just won't get the lunch, trophy potential, key chain, etc

    They are still working on a Raffle that will include a new Lambretta 150 Scooter and as in the past with the Italian Concours, all proceeds from the Raffle will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

    There will be live music from Tony LaStella and Gumba's.

    This is going to be a great event!! So, whether you have a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, etc. Come on down to Griots on September 1st!!!

    For more information, directions, etc. visit their website: http://www.griotsgarage.com/tacoma

    More information will be coming next week.

    Mike
     
  4. etip

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    #4 etip, Aug 17, 2012
    AWESOME!!!! I think I'll have the Alfa out for this...
    Dave, give me a reminder in the days before- we can drive down together...
     
  5. f355spider

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    #5 f355spider, Aug 17, 2012
    Sure.....someone needs to drive the "baddest 308 around" to this event. ;)
     
  6. F355steve

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    #6 F355steve, Aug 17, 2012
    This sounds like a great event. I am planning on making the trek down.
     
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    #7 etip, Aug 17, 2012
    Dave.... I don't write the gospel.... I just preach it....
     
  8. Cavallino Aficionado

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    #8 Cavallino Aficionado, Aug 23, 2012
    Make a day of it, the monring starts with some great attractions during Caffeine and Gasoline. The all Italian car event follows, update from Griot's site:




    Get ready for some serious fun at Griot's Garage! Come early for a blockbuster Caffeine & Gasoline, and plan to stay through the afternoon to see some of the finest Italian cars and motorcycles in the Northwest.

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    CAFFEINE & GASOLINE: 8AM
    Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will be on hand showcasing the new 2013 Phantom Series II and 2013 Ghost. Our friends at Northwest Auto Salon and eGarage will bring a customized Koenigsegg CCX. Plus, we will be rolling two Michael Schumacher F1 cars (his Ferrari F1-2000 an
    d 1997 F310B) into the Auto Display. To top it off, Caffeine & Gasoline will be filmed for the television series, "Lokar Car Show TV". Bring your favorite ride and make sure it's shined-up!

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    ITALIAN CAR SHOW & EXOTIC CAR GATHERING: 11AM-2PM
    See some of the best vintage and modern Italian cars and motorcycles in the Northwest. Our friends from Exotics At Redmond Town Center plan to cruise in with their stable of wild exotics. Enjoy Rock-n-Roll with an Italian twist as Tony LaStella and the Goomba's perform, and participate in a charity raffle with an amazing prize... A brand new Lambretta 150 Scooter!

    Own an Italian car or bike of your own? Enter the show and see how your ride stacks up! Trophies will be awarded and entrants will receive a complimentary meal.

    See you at The Store!
     
  9. 330gt

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    #9 330gt, Aug 30, 2012
    I emailed Griot's to ask if we needed to let them know about lunch and never got a reply. There's nothing on their website about the lunch.

    I guess that we just pay there? Hopefully they won't run short of food.
     
  10. Jalpa_Mike

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    #10 Jalpa_Mike, Aug 31, 2012
    That is correct. You just pay once you arrive. If it is like last year, they give you a ticket for the lunch.

    I have to swing into their place today, so I will confirm for sure.

    Mike
     
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    #11 Jalpa_Mike, Aug 31, 2012
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    Yep. I just confirmed with Griot's today that you pay when you arrive. You will then get the attached. An ever so cool lanyard with participant pass and rubber key fob. This is what will give you access to the lunch.

    See everyone tomorrow!! Should be a great show!!! By the way, both Ferrari F1 cars are on display for tomorrow! It is so cool seeing them side-by-side and to see the differences between Jon's 1997 Schumacher F1 and Richard's 2000 Schumacher F1. VERY COOL!!!

    Mike
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    #12 GaryReed, Aug 31, 2012
    Now we just need to get them to fire up the F1 cars and make some noise!!
     
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    #13 Apple Sauce, Aug 31, 2012
    In case any one is interested in this, a large group of us will be leaving E@RTC around 10-10:30 at latest and begin making a caravan to the Griot's event. We hope to see you there at E@RTC first and then make the trek down. It should be fun!

    —Vic
     
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    #15 shockmeee, Sep 1, 2012
    The turnout was fantastic today! I'd love to see more photos posted here!
     
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    #16 etip, Sep 1, 2012
    The paint and chrome on the black Islero looked fantastic....
    Good time with a lot of great cars.
     
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    #19 etip, Sep 2, 2012
    Pretty funny, but they filmed the 550 Barchetta to my right, Gary's kinda in front of me, Ken's 275, and totally skipped over my 308.....
     
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    #20 Jalpa_Mike, Sep 2, 2012
    Eric, how dare they skip over you!

    Dave Bowman also did an interview with me and the Countach earlier in the morning.

    I guess we are all going to be stars!! :)

    Mike
     
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    #21 etip, Sep 3, 2012
    Mike, that's what I'm taking about...... I guess they didn't know they were dealing with the "baddest 308 in the PNW...." (what amateurs....)
     
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    #22 Cavallino Aficionado, Sep 19, 2012
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    Hey Mike, saw you on the Lokar show last week... well spoken. ;)

    Here are a few pics, most have my son Enzo and his buddy Sebi goofing around. I love when they were playing "parking guys" (as they put it, they were making fun of Guy). Mike your Red Bull graces the background of these boys will be boys pics...
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    #25 sirsimon, Sep 19, 2012
    Nice pics - looks like a lot of fun, and great weather. :)
     
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