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HOU Ferrari of Houston under new ownership - again

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  1. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Seems the Vega family won the latest battle to take it over.....
     
    ross, Jun 4, 2025
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  2. bamaman

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    What happened? I dealt with Giuseppe Risi for 40 years until he sold to the last owners. Bought a 296 from Risi which was delivered under the new ownership. Treated me well.
     
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  3. Joseph_Maniaci

    Joseph_Maniaci Karting Silver Subscribed

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    Hi BJ! Call me later and I’ll fill you in! Hope all is well!
     
    Joseph_Maniaci, Jun 4, 2025
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  4. rob lay

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    Very interesting, always a fan of Risi and Tony, didn't know you as much Joseph.

    Saw Tony has something new going, don't know who is also behind it, Risi?

    https://www.monzasportscars.com
     
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  5. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Did Risi also sell the racing team?
     
    WJHMH, Jun 9, 2025
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  6. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    not that I've heard.
     
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  7. rob lay

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    but Risi wasn't the last owner of the dealership either, this is the "3rd" owner I believe.
     
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  8. Jon H

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    Risi Competizione is still owned by Mr. Risi.

    MonzaSportsCars is Tony's own business.
     
    Jon H, Jun 10, 2025
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  9. mathewr

    mathewr F1 Rookie Sponsor Rossa Subscribed

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    I would be interested to hear about this as well.
     
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  10. Bertocchi

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    It was owned by the Hughes Group at one point.
     
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  11. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Risi's Team HQ is near me in the Heights, well Timbergrove, whatever
    You can see it quickly on the right as you exit West Loop 610 northbound off of IH10 westbound.

    Good to see you posting Joe, and David.....
    Hope all is well.
     
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  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Oh, looking at that link that IS the location of Risi Competizione, so I guess that implies something....or not.
     
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  13. RyanFoH

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    Not familiar with Hughes.

    Visionary Auto Group (Arizona) purchased the dealership from Mr. Risi.
    Privately held, owned and operated by former members of Larry Van Tuyl's dealer group once the non-compete expired after being acquired by Berkshire Hathaway,
     
    RyanFoH, Jun 27, 2025
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  14. jumpinjohn

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    I thought Houston, San Antonio and Austin were all the same ownership. Is that different now? Or was I sorely mistaken?
     
    jumpinjohn, Jun 29, 2025
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  15. Bernie B

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    You are correct. All three are now owned by the Vega Group.
     
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  16. jumpinjohn

    jumpinjohn F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    Ahh, thank you.
     
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