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My first Cavallino was in 93. Have made them all ever since. That was the year the Breakers relaxed their dress code. I was the house painter from Chicago. I brought my new Valentino double breasted suit and was excited to be going to such a venue. Each year it has gone down hill in my opinion to where you have flip flop wearing towel draped people everywhere. Some may disagree with me but dress codes are not all bad. It does keep a certain level of appropriateness. I better stop, it sounds like I am writing a soap opera.
P.S. I did not want to imply this is the attire on the concours field. An Armani suit is more apropos.
I will be sure to get one, can you tell me what the major service on a tortellini includes? Filling top off? sjd
I looked into attending my first Cavallino this year but ultimately decided not to because it conflicted with my racing schedule. I'll be interested to hear how it goes this year before deciding if I will attend in the future. I'm pretty young (34) and have been into Ferrari road cars since I was a kid. It's always a joy to experience them and their diverse group of owners. As far as attire goes, I think less and less people...especially true enthusiasts of my generation are less inclined for the pretty formalities as virtually no one my age is interested in slacks and blazers. No matter how much money they have or what college they went to. Especially as a spectator at what is essentially a car show. Nothing at all wrong with it, and understanding certain venues have dress codes as to not detract from the assembly, I think that part of it is mainly just traditional, for some. If the promoters are concerned (as it sounds) about the future of these kinds of events and the younger generations wanting to attend (as paying spectators and/or as entrants) I think it will go a long way to ensure a most welcoming environment for all. A lot of people have pre-conceived notions or stereotypes about Ferrari's and those who own/drive them. In today's society there are more and more people my age who can go out and buy a Ferrari, new or classic. That will never go away. We should want those people who are able and passionate about the brand to buy into it, but who maybe come from totally different backgrounds, to carry these kinds of events into the future and ensure more access to these cars for those who love them. When I was in high school I was usually (ok always) the only guy in a group of young car guys who was enthusiastic about cars that I had no access to. Hot rodding Mustangs and Camaros didn't really do it for me, neither did import tuners. I loved exotics, mainly Ferrari's, and that fire has never gone away. Even when people tried to sway my interests based on my blue-collar occupation. Well, I'm right there now. The 360 Modena was my poster car as a kid and is now in my range. Reading threads like this make me wonder what the landscape for future Ferrari enthusiasts will look like. I know from experience, an owners interactions with the younger generation means everything in keeping that fire burning while growing up, saving money, working hard for a living and knowing one day they will achieve the object of their desires if they really want it. Or, they'll say forget it and go buy a Mustang they can modify and have fun in without the wait. These kinds of shows are important, but right now maybe a little bit too formal/exclusive feeling for the regular folks. Perhaps.
No doubt: the Tortellini Quadruplo Compressore Speciale Miami Beach Exclusiva GT with neon lights underneath to make Instafluencers look good....
The IAC/PFA has an easy card to play for 2023. No involvement unless there is no interference in the IAC/PFA judge selections and no interference in the IAC/PFA judging procedures.
I made a "veiled reference" way back there.....but I'm sure "not many" knew what I was talking about!!
I doubt that he would give them the time of day. The event at The Breakers is destined to disappear. Alienating the Tifosi and the very people who have contributed to its past success is not a good idea. Greedily raising the prices to an astronomical height so only the extremely well off can participate is the nail in it’s coffin. Those here schilling for such an organization should be ashamed of themselves. Cheers
I think Jim would be all over that, a big FU to John Barnes. Remember how much time, effort, and emotions were spent by both parties over a single car being rolled off a trailer at a track.
Who? Canossa? I'm sure they would if he wrote a big enough check. That is as long as they accept replicas.
I have been through this before for another event - JG will want his replica on the show field presented as the real thing as a condition of bringing any of the real ones. As long as the IAC/PFA is involved, that is not going to happen.