2011 Ferraris and Friends Event

For those of you who are within driving distance of Fort Wayne, Indiana be sure to mark down Sept. 23,24, 25 2011. These are the dates of the 2nd Ferraris and Friends weekend.
If you missed it last year, you missed one heck of an event. Take a look at the video below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps4FEJwjMYA&feature=player_embedded#at=11

The details of the event can be found at: www.ferrarisandfriends.com
This year we will be featuring cars manufactured in the State of Indiana. We already have a few Duesenbergs, Auburns, Cords and Stutz' committed. Last year we put 105 cars on the fairway. Our goal this year is 150! Let's see how many FChatters we can get to Fort Wayne in September!

JIM

 

WOAH, Slow down guys....not all at once! LOL!!!

Seriously, what would it take to get some of you Chicago-land guys to come on over to this event? What needs to happen to make you want to participate?

JIM

 

Which is preventing Ferrari owners from taking a drive....I don't think so.

We were the highest in the land a few weeks ago.....something about a Refinery Upgrade or some BS.....

JIM

 

Sparky, Sparky, Sparky......3hrs to ChiTown my friend....

http://mapq.st/mBDUGM


This would make for a GREAT Ferrari getaway!!!

I hope to see some Chicagoans this year.

We have secured/covered parking at the hotel and if that is not enough, we can store cars overnight in a building with a security guard. All ya gotta do is get here.

JIM

 

2011 Ferraris and Friends is about a month away. Check out our website at: www.ferrarisandfriends.com I'd love to see some fellow FChatters cruise over from Chicagoland. Registration is open. It's going to be another great weekend!
In addition to the Ferraris, we will have several unique cars to see as our featured cars are ones manufactured in Indiana. (Stutz, Dusenberg, Cord, Auburn, etc...)

JIM

 

One of the cars that will be coming to Ferraris and Friends:

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Auto Museum will be loaning a 1932 Duesenberg J-476! One of five short wheelbase Torpedo Convertible Coupe bodies built by Murphy. Notable in the design is the Murphy hallmark, disappearing convertible top and the bare aluminum top of the body.
The Duesenberg Model J engine is a modified Lycoming straight eight, featuring dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. With a displacement of 420 cubic-inches, this engine produces 265-horsepower. The Model J chassis alone cost $8,500. This vehicle cost $15,000 new.


Hope to see you there!

 

1 week to go for Ferraris and Friends. Here is how the weekend will pan out. Be sure to register.

Friday
Champagne Reception at Sycamore Hills Country Club
Entered cars will be parked strategically on the course for photo op. Heavy Hors d'ouvres and cash bar at the club.
Live auction
Entertainment by Chadd Michaels and The Brat Pack

Saturday
Artisans Rods and Classics
Autocross sponsored by FWSCCA at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Planned drives for those who want to exercise their cars
Tech Sessions:
Detailing Sessions
Autocross/Track car set up
Clear Bra installation demonstration
Evening dinner and live music at Artisans Rods & Classics featuring Moderate Pain

Sunday
Morning drive
Coffee & Cars at DeBrand Fine Chocolate.
SCCA Sanctioned Autocross (Points event)

I'm hoping to see some of you guys next week!

JIM