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10/24/09 - EuroFest 2009 - Ridgeland, MS

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  1. nathandarby67

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    #1 nathandarby67, Oct 18, 2009
    I wanted to give everyone a heads up about what looks to be a VERY, VERY nice show near Jackson, MS. It is for vintage (pre 1985) European vehicles, and I would love to see a strong showing of Ferraris! I have heard through the grapevine that they will also consider newer cars if they are of "special interest", so I would imagine you may could enter a newer Ferrari. I know Ferrari of Atlanta is bringing a few cars, and I presume a few will be new models.

    The show is at the Renaissance shopping center, which is a newer upscale development. They seem intent on making this a very nice, high end show. Entry is FREE, and includes:

    Free to the Public and Exhibitors of Classic Autos and Motorcycles
    Free Select Sponsor-Exhibitor Reception for Participants and Their Guest Friday Night, October 23rd
    First 25 Vehicles to Enter Will Receive Porcelain Grill Badge
    Class Awards to Be Of Fine Glassware
    Free Saturday Buffet For Participants and Their Guest
    Special Hotel Rates at Hyatt Place on the Grounds
    Highly Secured Parking of Show Area
    Special Fine Dining Rates at Any of Four Restaurants on the Grounds
    Reception for Participants and Their Guest Friday Night, October 23rd (NOTE - catered by Ruth's Chris!)
    First 25 Vehicles to Enter Will Receive Porcelain Grill Badge
    Class Awards to Be Of Fine Glassware
    Free Saturday Buffet For Participants and Their Guest
    Special Hotel Rates at Hyatt Place on the Grounds
    Highly Secured Parking of Show Area
    Special Fine Dining Rates at Any of Four Restaurants on the Grounds

    Here is the website, you can register online: http://www.renaissanceatcolonypark.com/euro_fest.php

    I will be there with the Mondial, who else is coming?!?
     
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    #2 gerard.hansen, Oct 18, 2009
    I'll see you there.
     
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    #3 nathandarby67, Oct 19, 2009

    Great, I am looking forward to it! It will be good to see you again. Will you be at the reception on Friday evening?
     
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    #4 cscott, Oct 19, 2009
    I will be there with my car and I think my Dad may come with his.
     
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    #5 nathandarby67, Oct 19, 2009
    Awesome! Love the silver 308 by the way, great color for that car. What kind of car is your dad bringing?
     
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    #6 tblount, Oct 19, 2009
    I will be there. I have been dying to see some Ferrari's since I moved back to Mississippi from San Antonio (Where I would see 1 a day) this summer.
     
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    #7 Robert Rehkopf, Oct 20, 2009
    Looking forward to it, I'm coming.
     
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    #8 PittsS2APilot, Oct 20, 2009
    I'm seriously considering going with my 308. THe Boxster is not old enough. :) I've got a buddy down here with a 70' XKE that may tag along. For those coming up Friday, which hotel? Joe
     
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    #9 Robert Rehkopf, Oct 21, 2009
    Is there a gathering place on Friday or Saturday foir dinner?
     
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    #10 nathandarby67, Oct 21, 2009

    By all means y'all should head north for the weekend! Looks to be great weather on Saturday. Hotel info is on the website....there is a reduced rate of $115 available at the Hyatt Place which is located in the same development as the Reniassance shopping mall where the show is. You can walk back and forth. Call 1-888-Hyatt-HP and mention group "eurofest 2009" for the rate. See http://www.renaissanceatcolonypark.com/euro_fest_hotel.php for details.
     
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    #11 nathandarby67, Oct 21, 2009
    Yes. After you submit your entry they will email you with details. There is a reception
    Friday at the Harold’s Store location at the Renaissance from 5:00-7:00. This is being catered by Ruth's Chris I believe. You can pick up your exhibitor's packet and display kit at the reception as well. Friday night parking has been arranged at the cellularsouth building covered garage just across the street from the Hyatt Hotel. They will also have a car detailing station set up there for those that need to clean the bugs and such off after the drive up!
     
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    #12 nathandarby67, Oct 21, 2009
    Please note you will need to register first if you are planning on coming. They are printing up a nice 11x14 information poster to display with each car based on the information you give on the registration. I don't know if they are going to let people just show up on Saturday and enter the show. You can register at the link in my original post.
     
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    #13 cscott, Oct 21, 2009
    Thanks, he has a 1998 red 355.
     
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    #15 4re Nut, Oct 25, 2009
    Thanks for sharing. I've never seen a Dino like that; any idea if that is factory and/or race history?
     
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    #16 Scaledetails, Oct 25, 2009
    That's one of Bo Pirkle's creations if I remember correctly. The guy is the best in the Ferrari body painting industry (out of Atlanta).
     
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    #17 Robert Rehkopf, Oct 25, 2009
    If you didn't go you missed out on the best car show I've ever been to. First class all the way. Mike Marsh set the high bar with this event!
     
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    #18 Robert Rehkopf, Oct 25, 2009
    I cannot tell you of the great event that Mike Marsh put on in Ridgeland/Jackson MS. I can only say the high bar has been set for any car show event. If you missed it and could have even possibly made it and didn’t, you should kick yourself in the a**.
    Friday evening reception catered by Ruth’s Chris, Saturday lunch catered by Ruth’s Chris, better organized than any volunteer event I’ve ever seen or heard about. What an exhibition area, The Renaissances Center; what a great crowd of truly curious and appreciative attendees. Every mother and father controlled their children. The sun was shining and it was one of the best days to be a Ferrari owner I’ve had in a long, long time. The other car owners/exhibitors were like meeting long lost relatives, the ones you wanted to meet all your life. Friendly, funny, and car camaraderie like Hallet 98.
    First class all the way and did I mention free to exhibitors!!!
     
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    From what I was told from the guy representing FoA is that it started out as a regular Dino 246 but the owner had these changes done. So it is not factory. It was last raced in 2004. It looked pretty sharp, especially the larger side air scoops.

    Other than the F40, this was my favorite thing there. I know next to nothing about bmw bikes so I have no idea what model/year this is, but it looks like a blast to ride.
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    #21 GrayTA, Oct 26, 2009
    Thats cool - I would have never imagined seeing an Enzo or F40 in MS.

    If this goes on next year maybe I can bring my '85 308 down and go to the USM Homecoming game too!!!


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    #22 Robert Rehkopf, Oct 26, 2009
    I talked with Mike Marsh this morning and the planning has already started for next year.
     
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    #24 4re Nut, Oct 27, 2009
    Maybe the Dino was the mock-up for the P4/5. :D
     
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    #25 nathandarby67, Oct 27, 2009
    You know, now that you mention it there is a lot of resemblance there!

    It was a tie between that Dino and a beautifully restored MG TC for my personal favorite of the show. Close runner up was the Land Rover Dormobile. I would love to get in that thing, fill up all the extra gas tanks, stock up on food and water, and head out on safari!
     
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