Ferrari Challenge weekend at Road America

Meister · Jul 11, 2006

Old Guy said:

Doc,

Well said. As a minor correction, there were 11, not nine disc brake cars, including three GTOs (how often do you have a chance to see this?), two Comp 250 SWBs, a pair of 512 Ms including the ex-Penske Sunoco car, a 512 BB/LM, etc. And confirming your point, one of the SWBs blew its engine rather comprehensively. There were a couple more drum brake cars, including a Maserati 300S which broke a rocker in first practice on Friday.

For those who have the chance to attend, the final 2006 Shell Historic race at Lime Rock (July 21-22), has 32 cars confirmed at this point, including six GTOs (and a seventh possible).

Doc, how about a road trip...?

O.G.
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I thought I only saw 2 GTO's # 22 and #10 which was the third?

Old Guy · Jul 11, 2006

The third was a GTO/64, #8, driven by Greg Whitten.

Dr.T348 · Jul 11, 2006

Dr Who said:

As a fellow fan, I understand your disappointment. However, please bear in mind that those who race historic Ferraris are the few, the proud, the truly demented.

Think about it. You have a car that is worth $1MM to $10MM dollars. The plan is for you to take it to the track and race on skinny tires for a trophy worth, maybe, $250. I know guys who will not take their brand-new Ferrari to a track day because they don't want to "hurt" the value of their car. (I also know guys who, unbelievably, will reduce their valuation of a car if it has been tracked.)

And, make no mistake about it. These guys and gals are racing. I watched as a 250 GTO was towed off the track at Mt. Tremblant.

So next time you go to one of these events, go around and thank each one of the owners for bringing their cars out. Remember, they could be like some of their contemporaries and lock their cars up in a tree museum.

Dale
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No offense meant. I fully understand the concerns about racing expensive cars. My wife (as of yet) won't let me take my lowly 348 C on the track. Just dissapoited in the turn out. Still had a great time and saw some really nice cars up close.

And yes "old guy" there were 3 GTO's. I saw 2 GT SWB's. Quite a display none the less. Especially one of the GT SWB running through the gravel trap at turn 5 on Sat.

Meister · Jul 11, 2006

Old Guy said:

The third was a GTO/64, #8, driven by Greg Whitten.
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Totally missed that...my loss

Heat Seeker WS6 · Jul 13, 2006

2JZMadison said:

Got back today after attending Saturday and Sunday. The 360's and F430's definately represented, however I was alittle disappointed in the F40, F50, Enzo turn out, as there were none. All in all it was a fun time and I would go again. I might have a few pics to host up as well.
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The black Enzo that was there last year is sitting at Lake Forest Sports Cars for service currently for a minor issue. Otherwise it would have been up there I'm sure.

2JZMadison · Jul 16, 2006

Heat Seeker WS6 said:

The black Enzo that was there last year is sitting at Lake Forest Sports Cars for service currently for a minor issue. Otherwise it would have been up there I'm sure.
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I see.....I was dissappointed the Enzo didn't show, as I heard he was planning on attending.

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