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IN THE NEWS

Two Ferrari 458 Speciale Apertas Starts Up!

As the last ever naturally-aspirated V8 powered Ferrari, the Ferrari 458 Speciale A (Aperta) is pinned to become a true

collector’s car in the future. With that in mind, it is little surprise why two stunning examples were recently being shown off

in Monte Carlo with their evidently wealthy owners behind the wheels!

As the following video shows, one of the 458 Speciale A’s featured is finished in grey while the other is bright yellow.

Despite the dramatically different paint schemes, both are truly exceptional examples of Ferrari’s most hardcore drop-top.

As a reminder, the Ferrari 458 Speciale A features the most powerful naturally-aspirated road-going V8 engine ever built

by the Italian marque. The engine, which is the last naturally-aspirated engine that Ferrari is building, produces a colossal

597 hp and 540 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm.

All this power means the Speciale A sprints from 0-100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds, the same as the Speciale Coupe, and

has a Fiorano lap time of 1 minute 23 seconds, again identical to the Coupe. The Speciale A is also the most

aerodynamically efficient topless Ferrari ever made and it sure looks fantastic with the two beautifully crafted buttresses

behind the occupant’s heads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7omzQKi6I


Manual Ferrari 599 GTB Sells for Crazy $682,000

At the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2015 auctions, over $60 million worth of cars were sold. One of the most incredible was

an exceptionally rare Ferrari 599 GTB with a six-speed manual transmission with it changing hands for a record $682,000.

That final price far exceeded pre-auction estimates which suggested the manual 599 GTB would sell for between $200,000

and $275,000. On reflection however, it is apparent that those estimates were quite pessimistic.

It is believed that just 20 examples of the Ferrari 599 GTB arrived in the United States with manual transmissions with the

rest fitted with the semi-automatic paddle-shift gearbox. Alongside being fitted with a six-speed (a gated six-speed no

less!), this 599 GTB has less than 3800 miles on the clock when it crossed the auction block and is a 2007 example.

Additionally, it includes optional features like Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, 20-inch Challenge wheels with carbon

ceramic discs also featured. It also includes red brake calipers, an advanced Bose surround sound system and has spent

most of its life in a climate-controlled collection. Complete with its black-on-black paint scheme, it seems inevitable that it

will continue to rise in value!


Ferrari 400 Superamerica Leads $60M RM Sotheby's Sale at Amelia Island

Just last month, two of the most venerated auction houses came together under one roof. And this past weekend, the

newly christened RM Sotheby's held its first event at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, selling a record $60 million

worth of classic automobiles.

The event's highlight was surely the gorgeous 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet pictured above.

Resplendent in dark green over a red leather interior, this particular Superamerica set a record for that model when it sold

for $6.38 million, with proceeds going towards a children's education charity. That price far outstrips the record $4 million

that Gooding & Co. got for that sleek white Aerodinamico coupe in Scottsdale earlier this year.

Among the other seven-figure items were of course some other Ferraris, including a rare '72 Daytona Spider that went for

$3.3 million, along with a smattering of Jaguars, Mercedes, Alfas, Lamborghinis and Bugattis. A rare 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB

Fiorano with a manual transmission sold for nearly triple its estimate at $682,000, and the Daytona-winning, Castrol-

liveried 1988 Jaguar XJR-9 sold for over $2 million.

Of course RM Sotheby's wasn't the only company holding an auction during the Florida concours. But as the event's

official auction house, it brought in more than all the other participating auctioneers combined, setting a record for Amelia

Island in the process. (Noah Joseph)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnRsF-wV1IY


PUMA and Ferrari in Red Hot Collaboration

PUMA and Ferrari celebrate their ten-year partnership with the release of four branded footwear styles to mark the

occasion.

Since 2005, PUMA has been partner to a successful collaboration with Ferrari’s Scuderia Formula One race team that has

brought out a range of lifestyle merchandise, clothing and footwear for sports fans.

This year’s collection sees PUMA’s FutureCat SF 10, Mobium Elite Speed Ferrari, PUMA Suede Ferrari sneakers and

evoSPEED 1.3 F947 FG boots receiving a customary makeover in line with the iconic red Ferrari colour palette and

Scuderia insignia.

For soccer fans, the evoSPEED 1.3 F947 FG is a super light Scuderia Ferrari inspired boot engineered for maximum

speed. Only 947 pairs are available to be purchased.

The Icon Collection is currently available in PUMA stores worldwide and online.


Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F310B Is For Sale

Michael Schumacher may have secured seven world titles but it could so easily have been eight if 1997 had gone to plan.

Now the Ferrari F310B is for sale on here, the car that will be always remember for the controversial collision between

Schumacher and eventual world champion, Jacques Villeneuve in Jerez.

This chassis (chassis number 178 to be precise) is the very one that took Michael Schumacher to the 1997 Japanese

Grand Prix at Suzuka, that meant the German went into the final race of the season just a single point clear of Villeneuve.

Another famous win in this car came in Monaco, where Schumacher showcased his wet weather driving ability to finish a

ridiculous 53 seconds clear of the entire field and well over a minute clear of his own team mate, Eddie Irvine.

It may be one of many race cars for sale, but it’s not every day there’s one for sale that was driven by Formula One’s most

successful racing driver. Just make sure you don’t go Maldonadoing this piece of F1 history, it is a pretty stunning race car

after all and not forgetting the fact that the car is in tip top condition and ready to run.

But if that’s not cool enough, there’s even a Ferrari F1 Motorhome for sale, so if that Ferrari Lego set isn’t good enough

you could have the real thing! These Iveco trucks were used by the team up until the middle of the 2013 Formula One

season and comes with all the original furnishings. Looks roomy!


Jeremy Clarkson Punched Producer, May and Hammond Stopped

Him from Punching Again

Oh dear! Word is that the Irish producer told officials at the disciplinary meeting that Clarkson did land a punch in his

kisser. Top Gear’s Captain Power tried to hit Oisin Tymon a second time, but James May and Richard Hammond

“grabbed him to stop him from going in again,” according to the Mirror.

A source close to the Top Gear team and the aforementioned publication mentioned that the fracas “happened outside

the hotel, with just the four of them there.” After the Hamster and Captain Slow stopped Jezza from aiming a second blow,

May and Hammond “seemed shocked and stayed with Oisin, asking if he was OK, while Clarkson returned to the bar.”

Gosh...

It’s understood that Tymon wants Clarkson to take up some anger management counselling. Then again, the Irish

producer can also report Jeremy’s outburst to the police, then he could press charges for assault if Oisin feels that the

“truth is ‘whitewashed’ during the BBC probe.” Another spicy detail is that Oisin ACTUALLY WENT to the Friarage

Hospital in Northallerton, seeking medical attention “after feeling dizzy.”

As things stand after the first BBC disciplinary meeting, Oisin Tymon’s variant of this whole mishmash is putting Jeremy

Clarkson in the worst situation imaginable. Though his opinion isn’t entirely relevant, ex-Stig Perry McCarthy told Radio

Times that a replacement for Jezza would be similar to “signing up for your own firing squad.” He’s right, you know - it’s

impossible to fill Jeremy Clarkson’s shoes as a Top Gear presenter.

McCarthy added that “the only person who could take it on [Clarkson’s place] would be somebody who has nothing to

lose." Unfortunately for Top Gear’s main man, he lost everything over a mere punch. For crying out loud, Jeremy, if you

would have spat or tripped Oisin over, not punch him, without calling him an Irish-you-know-what, none of this drama

would have happened.


Ferrari Now Focused on Mercedes F1 Team not Williams or Red Bull

Ferrari is now focusing on chasing Formula 1 world champion Mercedes rather than defending against Williams and Red

Bull, following its strong start to 2015 in the Australian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel scored a podium on his Ferrari debut in Melbourne, while Kimi Raikkonen was on course to finish at least

fifth before a problem caused by damage from a cross-threaded wheelnut. The Scuderia was the second best team on

merit in Melbourne, marking an impressive turnaround from last season when it finished behind Red Bull and Williams in

fourth in the constructors' championship.

"Our first target was to look at Williams and Red Bull," said Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene in Melbourne. "Now we

need to start to be a bit more convinced about ourselves and to reduce the gap with the Mercedes guys."

Ferrari made sweeping management changes last season in which long-time president Luca di Montezemolo and team

boss Marco Mattiacci departed. It then showed consistently good pace across all three pre-season tests.

That form continued through the Australian GP weekend, prompting Arrivabene to suggest Ferrari now needs to aim higher

than 'best of the rest'. "I think we were, since Barcelona [testing] and after Friday and Saturday [in Australia], quite

convinced about what we had in the pocket so we were not really concerned," he said.

"It's a pity that [Williams's Valtteri] Bottas was not there, because it would have given us a clear benchmark, but I think we

need to stop thinking about second.

"We need to start to think and look forward to first." (Lawrence Barretto)


Ferrari Shows How the Promotional Video for the 488 GTB Was Shot

Filming a promotional video for a new car is a logistical challenge these days, especially if we talk about powerhouses like

Ferrari. For the official video of its latest model, the 488 GTB, Ferrari has sent an army of people to Spain.

Shot in late February before the car’s official debut in Geneva, the video features track footage (filmed at the Ricardo

Tormo Circuit in Valencia), as well as drive scenes recorded on the roads and mountains around Saragossa and Tortosa.

If you were wondering how those spectacular shots were taken, the following behind-the-scenes video will show you

exactly that. Getting the perfect image required the use of drones, Russian arms and Go-Pro cameras, among many other

tricks used by the crew.

Scroll down to watch both the making-of video and the promotional video after the virtual jump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akSBavyrwYg#t=72


Bloodhound SSC Panel Gets Shot With A 2,000 MPH Projectile

Driven by a former fighter pilot and currently in the final stages of development, the Bloodhound SSC’s goal is to match

or exceed 1,000 mph on the way to breaking the world land speed record. Faster by a whopping 33 percent than its

predecessor, which was coincidentally also driven by Andy Green, the supersonic vehicle will need to pass a number of

rigorous tests before given the go-ahead to attempt the record run.

With driver/pilot safety being a great concern at supersonic speeds, two lightweight composite panels made out of millions

of woven glass fibers have been fitted on each side of the cockpit. The team behind the project recently tested the safety

panels, and the best way to do it was to fire a projectile with 29 Kilojoules of energy at one. Apparently, that is the

equivalent of a cricket ball smashing at the Bloodhound SSC’s side at 2,000 mph. Keep in mind that a cricket ball is

slightly smaller, but much harder and heavier than a baseball.

Looking quite different than the Thrust SSC, which broke the sound barrier back in 1997, the Bloodhound SSC gets its

speed from three power plants. A jet engine from a Eurofighter Typhoon is in charge of taking it to 300 mph, after which a

hybrid rocket will push the model up to its top speed. A Jaguar V-8 engine is used as an auxiliary power unit to drive the

electrical system and the oxidizer pump for the rocket. (Alex Oagana)

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/bloodhound-ssc-panel-gets-shot-with-a-2-000-mph-projectile-video-

ar168184.html


Images from Last Weekend’s Caffeine and Exotics at Lenox Square Mall


INVENTORY IN THE NEWS

IN T2014 Ferrari California “30”

2014 Ferrari California "30"/ Special Paint Selection of Rosso Fiorano Metallic over Beige Leather/ 490 Bhp V8/ Hard-top

convertible/ AFS Tracking Light System/ Aluminum Brake Caliper Color/ Engine Covers in Carbon Fiber/ Carbon Fiber

Driver Zone with LED Wheel/ Carbon Fiber Upper area/ Carbon Fiber Central Bridge/ Exterior Sill Kick in Carbon/ Cruise

Control/ Central Tunnel in Leather/ Armrest in Leather/ Daytona Style Seats/ Daytona Style Rear Seats/ Electrically

Operated Seats/ Other Options for $37,075/ Only 2,927 Miles/ Sold and Serviced by Ferrari of Atlanta/ 678-802-5000 for

details/ Only 2,900 Miles, $220,990

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster/ Slate Blue over Sandstorm Leather/ Bluetooth Capability/ Cruise Control/

Navigation/ Bright Finish Grill/ Two Tone Steering Wheel/ Sportshift Transmission with Automode/ Caspian Blue Carpets/

Sandstorm Convertible Top/ Grey Brake Calipers/ Sport Wheels/ Dry Sump V8 with 380 HP/ Strut Tower Bracing/

Maserati of Atlanta at 678-802-5000/ Only 4,400 Miles and Priced at $69,990


2006 Freightliner Newmar Ventana

2006 Freightliner Newmar Ventana Camper / Family owned RV since new / Full inspection completed at Three-Way

Camper in Marietta, GA / Brand new roof installed with 10 year warranty transferrable to buyer / Freightliner Raised Rail

Chassis with pass through storage / CAT C7 330 hp Diesel Engine / CAT Diesel Generator / Alcoa Coated Aluminum

Wheels / Remote control electric leveling jacks with Touch Control Two 13.5M Penguin Heat Pump Air Conditioners / LP

Furnace with In-Floor Ducted Heat / Norcold 12 Cu. Ft. Four-Door Refrigerator with Icemaker / One-Piece Splendid

Washer/Dryer Combo / Upgraded flat screen TV in main cabin / Added TV and stereo system in outside compartment /

Sofa upgraded to leather / Left sofa pull out bed / Right sofa "jack-knife" bed / Queen bed in rear bedroom / Complete

Masterpiece Custom paint - no decals / RV needs nothing! We have all paperwork and manuals from original purchase.

One owner, low miles. Selling due to lack of use. Clear title in hand. Ferrari of Atlanta at 678-802-5000/ Only 15K Miles

and Priced at $87,990

2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia

2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia/ Rosso F1 Tri stage Red over Black Interior/ Red Brake Calipers/ Handly Fire Extinguisher/

Leather Interior/ IPOD Connection/ Racing Livery Stripe/ Stitchings in Color/ Special Features for $26,981/ Sold and

Serviced by Ferrari of Atlanta/ Call for details on this special car at 678-802-5000/ Only 8,700 miles at Priced at

$199,990


2011 Mercedes Benz E550 Coupe

2011 Mercedes E550 Coupe/ Quartz Blue Metallic over Almond Leather/ Burl Walnut Wood Trim/ Mbrace Services/

Illuminated Door sills/ Chrome Door Handle Inserts/ Rear Deck spoiler/ Blind spot assistance/ P02 Premium Package/

Real Time Traffic/ Harman-kardon LOGIC 7 surround Sound/ Sirius Satellite Stereo/ IPOD Connection/ Power Rear

Sunshade/ Bi Xenon Lamps/ Wood and Leather Shift Knob/ 321 Appearance Pack/ 18" AMG Wheels/ Performance

Pedals/ One Owner Car/ Ferrari of Atlanta at 678-802-5000/ Only 20,420 Miles and Priced at $44,990


MARKET PLACE

RM SOTHEBY'S RAISES THE BAR WITH RECORD-BREAKING $60 MILLION

AMELIA ISLAND SALE

AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (March 15, 2015) – RM Sotheby's, the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours

d'Elegance, is delighted to announce spectacular results for its 17th annual Amelia Island sale. The auction, which

represented the first RM Sotheby's event since RM Auctions and Sotheby's formed a strategic partnership in February,

achieved total sales of $60,328,550, besting the company's record 2014 Amelia Island performance by 67 percent.

This result represents not only the highest total ever for a sale held during the Amelia Island week, but also exceeds the

combined total of all other auctions this week, reaffirming RM Sotheby's clear market leadership. The incredible 98

percent sell-through rate, which includes 13 individual million-dollar-plus results, is a testament to RM's reputation for

offering best-of-category automobiles.

Taking top sale honors of the day and of the entire Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance week was the 1960 Ferrari 400

Superamerica SWB Cabriolet, chassis no. 1945 SA, achieving a very strong $6,380,000 to comfortably set a new world

record for the model at auction. Significantly, proceeds from car's sale will benefit the consignor's charity for the education

of children.

"We were thrilled to present as significant a car as the 400 Superamerica here at Amelia Island", said Gord Duff, Car

Specialist, RM Sotheby's. "Both the importance of the car and the success of RM Sotheby's international team in uniting

collectors with the world's finest automobiles is reflected in its result. The outstanding sale total is a sign of the ever-

expanding market for blue-chip collector cars, with bidders hailing from no fewer than 22 countries, of which 22 percent

were new to RM Sotheby's."

Providing further proof of Ferrari's domination at the top of the market, additional lots garnering strong prices included the

genuine 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider, realizing $3,300,000; a 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4, bringing a record

$495,000, and the time warp 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta, dubbed "the Condo Find", achieving a fantastic

$770,000.


Some of the most electric moments of the auction were brought about by the record sales of late model and emerging

collectibles. Notable highlights included the exceedingly rare, six-speed manual 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB, which nearly

tripled its pre-sale estimate at $682,000, smashing the previous auction record for the model. A pair of Ferrari 512 models

also exceeded expectations, with the 1995 F512 M selling for $462,000 and the1980 512 BB garnering $418,000.

Ferrari wasn't the only high performing marque of the sale, with prices for fantastic Porsche 911s continuing to rise.

Amongst numerous examples, a 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring sold for $891,000, a 1988 911 Turbo 'Slant Nose'

Cabriolet for $363,000, and a 1979 911 Turbo brought $253,000. Japanese collectibles also continue to make waves in

the collector car market, with the much-talked-about 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 surpassing its estimate to bring a record-

breaking $253,000.

Demonstrating the diversity of the offering and RM Sotheby's expertise across all segments of the market, additional top

lots included elegant coachbuilt classics, racing greats of both the Pre-war and modern periods, and highly desirable sports

cars of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.

RM Sotheby's – Amelia Island Million-Dollar-Plus Sales:

errari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet (Chassis 1945 SA) $6,380,000.00

aguar D-Type (Chassis XKD 530) $3,675,000.00

errari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider (Chassis 15417) $3,300,000.00

Mercedes-Benz 500/540 K Cabriolet A (Chassis 105384) $3,025,000.00

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider (Chassis 10814313) $2,420,000.00

ugatti Type 57C Aravis Cabriolet (Chassis 57710) $2,337,500.00

amborghini Miura SV (Chassis 4884) $2,310,000.00

aguar XJR-9 (Chassis TWR-J12C-388) $2,145,000.00

helby 427 'Semi-Competition' Cobra (Chassis CSX 3045) $2,117,500.00

errari 212 Europa Coupe (Chassis 0287 EU) $1,550,000.00

Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton (Chassis 2336) $1,155,000.00

Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet (Chassis 188.013.6500077) $1,100,000.00

Austin-Healey 100S (Chassis AHS-3504) $1,012,000.00

RM Sotheby's continues its 2015 calendar in Fort Worth, Texas, May 2 with the presentation of the Andrews Collection.

The most significant private car collection ever offered at a single-vendor sale, the Andrews Collection auction will present

78 of the world's finest automobiles along with an eclectic assortment of memorabilia. Later that month (May 23), RM

Sotheby's returns to Lake Como, Italy, for its biennial sale during the celebrated Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.


GADGETS

AUTOSOCK

Most snow chains are cumbersome and difficult to mount on your tires, the AutoSock is a great alternative to the traditional

tire chains. Made from a high tech woven fabric which increases tire to road friction, the AutoSocks are comfortable in use

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don’t take up much room in your car trunk, and are reusable and machine washable. It really is the perfect emergency

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Keep Calm and Carry Speed T-Shirt

Because "Keep Calm and Carry On" is for spectators. Now back in stock and updated with front and back design.

Text on Front: Keep Calm & Carry Speed - Text on Back: WR Racing logo…$20

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Dom’Up Treehouse

The first look at Dom’Up is probably going to remind you of Swiss Family Robinson or Ewoks from Star Wars, but that’s

ok. The tree shelter was conceived by Trees & People to be a suspension style dwelling above the forest floor that leaves

no impact on the trees or environment. Using just two trees and their proprietary No Trace arboreal fixing system, Dom’Up

comes together with a UV-resistant double canvas tent shelter on top of a lightweight, 172 sq ft octagonal platform. The

tent zips closed for complete protection, but there’s also a terrace for nights under the stars. According to Trees & People,

Dom’Up can be setup in as little as two days and can stay in the trees for years. Who doesn’t want an adult clubhouse?

$28k+ (Dahl)


KitchenAid New Coffee Maker Brews With A Vacuum

Drip. Pour. Press. There are almost too many different ways to make good coffee, but if you’ve still got room in your

kitchen you might want to check out the new Siphon Coffee Brewer from KitchenAid. The traditional vacuum coffee maker

(aka vac pot, siphon or syphon) was originally invented in the 1830s. This new KitchenAid design is based off the same

principles, but it’s far more advanced, and convenient, than the other options available. Coffee goes in the globe in the

top, water goes in the carafe in the bottom. Using a heating element hidden in the stand, the water is heated to just-below-

boiling. When that happens, the water moves to the brewing chamber to mix with the coffee. Coffee brews, temperatures

change and the coffee returns to the carafe so you can drink it. It’s entertaining, delicious and actually quite convenient.

$250 (Dahl)


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EVENTS

This invitation is limited to the first 18 respondents; if interested in attending please e-mail Tom Spiro

([email protected]) who is coordinating the event on behalf of the FCA. However, all are welcome to come

and have a look!


It’s that time of the year again for our bi-monthly dinner!

Now that the weather is getting better there is no excuse for you not to take your cars out of hibernation (though, you are

more than welcome to come in your non Ferrari daily driver if you wish) and join your fellow members on Thursday March

26th, 2015 at 7pm at Rays at Killer Creek. Chuck Beam, our illustrious Vice President and his lovely wife Vicki will be hosting

this event and we hope many of you will come out and mingle with your fellow members.

Rays at Killer Creek

1700 Mansell Road

Alpharetta GA 3009


FCA Spring Mountain Drive Event

The first drive event of the year for the Atlanta members is the Spring Mountain Drive to be held on Saturday April

18th, 2015! Mark your calendars and more information will be issued in the next two weeks.

Contact: David Cecchele, President

FCA Georgia Chapter

Phone: (865) 963 1762

E-mail: [email protected]


2015 Taste of Speed at PDK Airport, Atlanta

$10 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD BENEFITS BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE!

Tickets are all inclusive: Red Carpet walk, Step & Repeat photo opp, Champagne Toast, Premium Brand Bar

serving Deep Eddy Vodka Signature Cocktails, Chef prepared passed Hors d'oeuvres, samples of boutique

spirits including Special Edition JR Revelry Bourbon and Cigar Lounge, For entertainment: Haute sounds from

5X Grammy Nominated Musician Ashanti Floyd, Runway Fashion Show by Image Rock Live, Ariel Cirque

Performers, Million Dollar display of Exotic Cars plus a Private Jet hop; and much, much more.

Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 12:00 AM (EDT) http://tasteofspeed.com/

Georgia ½ Mile Private Runway Shootout!!

This incredible 2-DAY event will be held on September 12th & 13th, 2015 at the Prestigious Heaven’s Landing

Airport (www.heavenslanding.com) in Clayton, Ga. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains this airport is more of a

work of art then a place to land your plane…or in our case race your cars! Come join us for 2 FULL DAYS of side-

by-side, HALF MILE racing at this rare and exclusive location. All participants will be given a chance to take their

vehicle’s Top Speed down Heavens Landing’s private 5069 ft. runway and race door-to-door against the

competitor of their choice! See what it’s finally like to race without the restrictions of speed limits, on your own

private interstate in the mountains!! This event is limited to only 135 cars per day and is sure to sell out quick!!

Register today and we promise to make your automotive DREAMS come true!! http://wannagofast.com/


Atlanta Motorsports Park

Saturday - May 2, 2015

Registration Fee: $299.00

Hooked On Driving is a leading provider of performance driving programs, commonly known as an high

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During the first sessions a coach will ride in the passenger seat, and teach the driver high performance driving

techniques. All new drivers need to participate is a helmet (available rentals), and an inspection to be sure their car

is roadworthy. Beginners are given a thorough briefing and are introduced to their coach before they drive their car

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Keeneland Concours 2015

Join us on July 16th – 19th as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Keeneland Concours, which has become

Kentucky's premiere automotive lifestyle event.

For our 2015 featured marque, we're doing something a little different. Instead of honoring a single automaker,

we're inviting back the class winners from the past 10 years! We'll feature a Winners Circle Reunion, and celebrate

10 years of automotive excellence while supporting the Kentucky Children's Hospital.

We'll have our usual collection of exquisite automobiles, spanning the earliest years of the motorcar to the future

classics of today. From exquisite European beauties to burly American Iron, there's something for every car lover.

The Concours festivities also include the Hangar Bash, Bourbon Tour, Tour d'Elegance and a full weekend of fun.

Don't miss favorites like the Automotive Artists, Silent Auction and of course the popular car raffle.

Of course, all of this effort is simply our way of supporting the good work of Kentucky Children's Hospital. Proceeds

from every aspect of the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance go to support significant projects of the Hospital's critical

mission to improve healthcare for the children of Kentucky.


Concours at the Biltmore Estate

Concours at the Biltmore

Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, 2015

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

for more information: [email protected]


Street Smarts Teen Driving Class at Atlanta Motorsports Park

Frequently Asked Question’s

How long is the AMP Street Smarts Teen Driving Program? This is a one-day class. (8:30 am to 4:00 pm)

How often do you hold the Teen Driving School? Yearly, one Saturday per month

Is there a cost for the AMP Street Smarts Teen Driving Program? Yes, $249.00 per student

Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville, GA 30534

Minimum age is 15 years old. Must have 25 hours of basic driving experience (behind the wheel) with a parent or guardian

Must be permitted for a minimum of 6 months prior to registering for AMP Street Smarts Teen Driving.

www.AtlantaMotorsportsPark.com

Instituto di Corsa! Only 1 Spot Remaining!

Please join Ferrari of Atlanta, Atlanta Motorsports Park and Hublot Watches for the 2nd Edition of Ferrari of Atlanta’s “Istituto di Corsa” on May 9th 2015. Experienced driving instructors educate you in a controlled race track environment on vehicle dynamics, driving theory and track safety. Complimentary tech inspection, includes Skid Pad time. Breakfast and lunch will be sponsored by Hublot Watches Arrival at AMP is at 8:30 AM and the event ends at 1 PM. Space is extremely limited (6 Reservations Available) and vehicles are limited to Ferrari’s and Maserati’s,

Contact your Representative Salesperson to RSVP at 678-802-5000

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