Calendar

Concours

Annual Meeting

Ferrari Challenge

2004 Calendar of Events by Region

ARIZONA REGION

AZ - www.ferrariaz.com

 

Contact: Activity Directors, Rick and Julie Mukherjee (602)432-0265, or latus2003@yahoo.com unless otherwise noted.

 

Oct 13. Social at Casa Mia, Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m.

Oct 23. Concorso Arizona, Scottsdale. 7:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Lunch at 1:00 p.m.

Nov 10. Social at Roaring Fork, Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m.

Nov 14. Drive to Tucson and Car Show, Ventana Canyon Golf Club. 2:00 p.m.

Dec 4. Christmas Party at Gainey Suites Hotel, Scottsdale. 6:00 p.m.

 

CENTRAL STATES REGION

IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH - www.fcacentralstates.org

 

Contact: Mike Epifanio (847)823-2149, or epifaniorm@aol.com for information about events.

 

MISSOURI CHAPTER / Central States Region

 

Oct 10. Columbus Day Festival Parade & post-parade get-together. We’ve been invited to lead the parade for this celebration of everything “Italian.” Afterwards, Jim Weddle has invited all FCA/MO members to his “Car Warehouse” for drinks & appetizers. Info: Jim Weddle (314)963-1216, or jdweddle@aol.com

Oct 17. Autumn Scenic Drive and Lunch. Info: Ian & Claudia Poertner (314) 845-6546

 

EAST & CENTRAL CANADA REGION

NB, NF, NS, ON, PQ - http://ferrari.communityzero.com/fcacanada

 

Oct 2. 23rd Annual Europa Rally. Info: Rolly & Liz Astrom (905)634-1432

Nov 13. Year end dinner. Info: Bob Jaques & Christine Stewart (416)489-8987

 

EMPIRE STATE REGION

NY - www.empirestateregion.com

 

Oct 5. Classic Coach Day at Pocono Raceway. Info: Bob Coates (718)981-8764 (eves), or rc@parawire.com

Oct 16. Concours Italia North is the first annual Italian Car Show at the Galluccio Family Winery, http://www.gristinawines.com. Featuring Italian marques: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. Select other marques may be on hand, too... $35 reg. p/p includes lunch, wine tour and other surprises. If you attended ROE on April 24th, you won’t want to miss this. Info: Sam Germana (516)849-0290, or http://www.carclubevents.com/cin/

Dec 5. Holiday Party. location to be determined. Info: Bob Coates (718)981-8764 (eves), or rc@parawire.com

 

FLORIDA REGION

FL, PR - www.fcafloridaregion.com

 

Contact: Larry Sietsma (321)777-3857, or siets@aol.com unless otherwise noted.

 

Nov 5-7. Maranello Madness, Moroso Motorsports Park in West Palm Beach

Dec 10. Holiday Party at Ragtops Motorcars in West Palm Beach

 

MID-ATLANTIC REGION

DE, MD, VA, WV - www.fca-mar.com or www.fca-mar.org

 

Oct 9-10. Maryland & PA Grand. Info: Betsy & Fred True (703)780-0349

Oct 16-17. Summit Point Track Event. Info: Dave Born (443)421-0832

Oct 30. Sporting Clay Shooting. Info: Donna & Jim Lucas (410)793-0641

Nov 7. Southern Maryland Colors Tour and Luncheon. Info: Jean & Mark Blace (410)414-3996

Nov 20. Go-Kart Races: FeRRari Challenge. Info: Lashdeep Singh (202)236-4589

Dec 12. Holiday Party. Info: Linda & Bob Blackwood (410)268-1644

 

NEW ENGLAND REGION

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT - www.fca-newengland.org

 

Contact: Fiona Friar (860)678-1291, or faf@friar.com unless otherwise noted.

 

Oct 1-3. The Maine Event - The 3rd annual FCA/NER weekend ramble on the coast of Maine. Scenic coastal drives, great meals, shopping, & tall tales. Info: Glenn Farrell, ME Chapter Pres., (207)363-8053, or gfarrell@yficustomhomes.com

Oct 24. Sunday Brunch, drive and GP of Brazil viewing! We’ll meet early for a leisurely morning drive, concluding at Ferrari of NE, 1203 Washington St., W. Newton, MA 02465, for brunch and a viewing of the GP of Brazil. Info: Dennis Liu, MA Chapter Pres., (781)259-8299, or BigHeadDennis@Earthlink.net

 

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

IA, MN, ND, SD, WI

 

Oct 1-2. Wayne Obry’s Fall Color Tour - We’ll meet in Appleton Friday evening for dinner and depart Saturday morning on the tour. Info: Paul Swartzel (563)557-7819, swartzel@mchsi.com; or Wayne Obry at Motion Products (920)725-4688, WJWInc@aol.com

Oct 16. A Saturday drive along the Wisconsin River through Spring Green and finishing in Middleton, WI (just west of Madison) at Joel & Leigh Bahrs’ new home. This should be at the height of the fall colors, so bring your cameras. Info: Paul Swartzel (563)557-7819, swartzel@mchsi.com

 

NORTHWEST REGION

AK, ID, MT, OR, WA - www.ferrariclub.com

 

Oct 2-3. Festa Italiano Car Show at Seattle Center, Seattle, WA. Info: Tony Longo (206)706-0803, www.festaseattle.com

 

PACIFIC REGION

No.CA, NV - www.ferraripacific.org

 

Contact: Roland Au (707)578-0456, or Alberto Mellone (925)261-0609 unless otherwise noted.

 

Oct 3. Bocce Ball Tournament. Info: Ren Moreno (707)544-4842

Oct 10. Columbus Day. Info: Bill McElfresh (415)775-6015

Oct 15. Thunderhill Track Event. Info: Peter George (925)831-8315

Oct 17. Polo in The Park. Info: Sandra Chiodo (925)376-2824

Oct 30. Halloween Ride ‘n’ Drive. Info: Alberto Mellone (925)261-0609, or Justin Gross (408)848-0072

Oct 31. Comedy Day in the Park. Info: Roland Au (707)578-0456

Nov 19. Election Dinner. Info: Roland Au (707)578-0456

Dec 18. Christmas Party. Info: Roland Au (707)578-0456

 

PENN-JERSEY REGION

PA, NJ - www.fcapennjersey.com

 

Oct 23. Fall Foliage Run. Info: Dennis Hedlund (732)728-0111, or dhed@kultur.com

Dec 4. Annual Holiday Party at Pocono Manor & Golf Resort, Pocono, PA. Info: Pietro Castiglioni (610)926-4382, or P365C@aol.com

Dec 11. Cappuccino in Kutztown. Info: Pietro Castiglioni (610)926-4382, or P365C@aol.com

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

CO, KS, NE, NM, UT, WY- www.fcarmr.com

 

Contact: Jim Walters (303)363-1641, or JBW4141@aol.com unless otherwise noted.

 

Nov 6. FCA-RMR Pasta Party

 

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

AR, LA, OK, TX

 

Oct 2-3. Warbirds & Chaparrals! Come with us to Midland, Texas to experience both types. Saturday we will tour the Chaparral exhibit in the Petroleum Museum. Sunday we go to the Midland International Airport for the annual air show of the Confederate/Commemorative Air Force. Info: Dale Webster (512)918-0732, or dwebster8@austin.rr.com

Oct 11. 6:00 p.m. Second Monday Event at Speedzone (Walnut Hill & 35E). Info: Rob Lay (817)874-1963, or rlay@ferrarichat.com

Oct 23. Fall Rally 9 a.m. meeting TBD - $20 entry fee w/o lunch. This will be a fun, but barely competitive rally based on answering some questions and finishing on time. It will finish up before noon for a lunch and awards presentation. Bring a co-driver to navigate. All car makes accepted, but driver must be FCA member for insurance reasons. Info: Rob Lay (817)874-1963, or rlay@ferrarichat.com

Oct 24. Live F1 watching party for Grand Prix of Brazil (Sao Paulo) at Lineback. http://www.lineback.com. Info: Scott Black sblack@timepiecepr.com

Oct 24. OK Chapter - Live F1 watching party for Grand Prix of Brazil (Sao Paulo) at Mark Cain's home. Lunch will be served after the race. Info: Mark Cain (405)631-8464 (office), or mdccpa@theshop.com  

Nov 8. 6:00 p.m. Second Monday Event at Dave & Busters (Walnut Hill & 35E  - not the 75 one!). Info: Rob Lay (817)874-1963, or rlay@ferrarichat.com

Dec 4. 7:00 p.m. Exotic Car Nights #8 at Carsons Live. http://www.carsonspalace.com/. Info: Rob Lay (817)874-1963, or rlay@ferrarichat.com

Dec 13. 6:00 p.m. Second Monday Event at Speedzone (Walnut Hill & 35E). Info: Rob Lay (817)874-1963, or rlay@ferrarichat.com

 

HOUSTON CHAPTER / South Central Region

 

Contact: Mike Lambert (713)665-1675, or hml@pdq.net unless otherwise noted.

 

Oct 9. Japanese Grand Prix watch party. Join in on the fun for this third annual party at the home of Ronny and Celia Ravkind. Info: Ronny Ravkind, (936)931-3544, or rravkind@aol.com

Oct 30. Regular Scheduled Saturday Monthly Breakfast. Early morning Saturday drive before breakfast

Dec 11. Holiday Party: Last year’s 3rd annual party was a great event, don’t miss this one!!

 

SOUTHEAST REGION

AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN - www.fca-se.com / NC Chapter - www.fca-nc.com / AL Chapter - www.fca-se.org / TN Chapter - www.tennesseeferrariclub.com

 

Oct 2. 8th Annual Italian Car Day (Duluth, GA). Share the passion of your Italian Car! This year’s Italian Car Day moves to the intimate setting of Kurt's Restaurant at 4225 River Green Parkway in Duluth, GA, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We had 135 cars on display last year. All Italian marques are and Italian Cycles are invited.Registration is $15 per Italian vehicle, pay at the door. All registered Italian cars and cycles will be eligible for class awards, special recognition awards and the coveted “Best of Show” award. Guests and spectators admitted free. Info: John Montgomery (864)304-6537, or see links at www.fca-se.com

Oct 9. Car Show at Foreign Cars Italia (Greensboro, NC). Foreign Cars International Car Show with Ferrari as the featured marque on the grounds surrounding the new Foreign Cars Italia facility in Greensboro, NC. Info: Bob Snow (336)227-1037, or fcanc@earthlink.net

Oct 16. Fall Foliage Drive and Cave Tour (Huntsville, AL). Group drive through the north Alabama countryside surrounding the Huntsville area, enjoying the fields, forests and fall colors. We’ll make a major stop at Cathedral Caverns for a tour of this cave that holds six world records, including the world’s largest stalagmite forest and world’s largest petrified waterfall. This is a “Ferraris and Friends” event, so you don’t have to come in a Ferrari... all sports cars/enthusiasts are welcome, so invite your friends! This is a low/no cost social event. Info: Mike Charness (256)880-2277, or e-mail mcharness@comcast.net

Oct 29-31. Roebling Road Annual Track Event and Concours (Savannah, GA). Screamin’ in Savannah! See details and registration form in this News Bulletin issue. Info: Tom Spiro (678)891-3103, or tom@earatlanta.com

Oct 30. Aiken Exotic Car Festival (Aiken, SC). Inaugural Exotic Car Festival charity benefit. Lots of special interest categories and awards. Friday night reception at the Houndslake Country Club, and Saturday night there's dinner, dancing and fun! For information, see the website at www.seecarr.org. If you plan to show your car, application needs to be received by October 15. Info: George (877)395-3366, or seecarr@bellsouth.net

Nov 12-14. Pinehurst Weekend (Pinehurst NC). Cap the year off with a luxurious Pinehurst weekend featuring a stay at the Pinehurst resort. Saturday morning with a tour of Bjorn Nordemo’s Sports Leicht restoration shop. Then after lunch we head up North Carolina’s pottery road on the famous “Sandhill Potter’s Fun Rally.” The rally ends back in Pinehurst with an informal concours followed by a deluxe banquet at the Carolina Inn. Sunday is on your own in the village of Pinehurst, an ideal place to start your Christmas shopping and/or get in a round of golf. Make your room reservations as early as possible by calling 1-800-ITS-GOLF (mention the Ferrari Club for club rates). Event cost is $100/person and covers the Saturday banquet, awards and very special gifts for everyone. Make checks payable to FCA North Carolina and mail to: FCA-NC, 2431 Knightdale Drive, Graham, NC 27253. Check the www.fca-nc.com website for additional updates. Info: Bob Snow (336)227-1037. or fcanc@earthlink.net

Nov 20. Tech talk on winterizing your Ferrari at Foreign Cars Italia’s facility in Greensboro, NC. Info: Bob Snow (336)227-1037, or fcanc@earthlink.net

 

SOUTHWEST REGION

So.CA, HI, So.NV - www.fca-sw.com

 

FCA-SW Region Board Meetings, 2nd Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

 

Oct 17. Newport Concours at Strawberry Farms Golf Course. Info: Wally Clark (714)630-9202

Nov 5-7. Drive to Furnace Creek in Death Valley

Dec 19. Annual FCA Christmas party cruise of Newport Harbor. Info: Marv Landon (800)444-3374 ext 2350

 

WESTERN CANADA REGION

AB, BC, MB, NT, SK, YT - www.fca-westerncanada.org

 

Contact: Roy Kan (604)732-9597, or roykan@look.ca for information about events.

 

OTHER EVENTS

FCA Events in bold

 

Oct 16-17. 3rd Annual Winter Park Concours d’Elegance held on Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL. An invitational judged show of 150 rare and exotic cars representing 15 automotive marques. Ferrari classes are judged using the IAC/PFA guidelines. Info: Bob Tallgren (352)383-1181, fax: (352)383-6288, e-mail: Bob@tscevents.com, website: www.tscevents.com

Oct 31-Nov 3. Scudi Gourmet Tour, Vermont. Join Scudi for an exclusive four-night gourmet hotel tour across Vermont and the Adirondacks Mountains, including two nights at The Point. Limited to seven Ferraris. Info: Todd Lockwood, Scudi, (802)658-1270, fax: (802)658-3873, e-mail: gptour@scudi.com, web site: www.scudi.com