Red Experience! - The Original Florida Region Ferrari Club of America

In the mid 1900’s, Americans’ love affair with the automobile was in full swing. 

Cars were quickly becoming the staple of every man’s transportation, and the automobile 

was fully engrained into American culture. Auto manufacturers’ designs ranged from the 

spacious to the outrageous, and everything in between. 

And then things got kicked up a notch. 

In the spring of 1954, the very first Ferrari GT made its way to the United States, 

arrived in New York City, and gave Americans a first-hand taste of the traditions that international 

Ferraristi had savored for many years. 

A race driver, entrepreneur and personal friend of Enzo Ferrari, Luigi Chinetti was 

instrumental in bringing the marque to the US. When he became the official Ferrari representative 

in the United States, he knew that the legacy of these cars would carry across 

the Atlantic and capture the hearts of thousands of aficionados. 

Chinetti’s love of cars began many years earlier. Initially a mechanic, Chinetti easily 

took the wheel for Alfa-Romeo, winning both the 1932 24-Hours of Le Mans and the 

1933 24-Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. He later joined another race team and traveled to 

the U.S. in 1939 and 1940 to participate in his first Indianapolis 500 races as chief mechanic. 

After WWII, he returned to France and opened a Ferrari garage in Paris, obtaining fame 

and success competing with the Ferrari 166 (016). In fact, in 1949, Chinetti again won 24 

Hours at Le Mans, this time in a Ferrari 166MM. 

After moving to the US in the early 1950s and introducing the car to American audiences, 

Chinetti established the North American Racing Team (NART) which regularly engaged 

Ferraris in many great racing venues. In 1956, at Chinetti’s insistence, his friend Enzo Ferrari 

agreed to make a second attempt at the Indianapolis 500 (his first attempt in 1954 proving 

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unsuccessful as the entered Ferrari did not qualify.) The goal, 

besides nostalgic or sentimental, was to further promote the 

Ferrari name in the United States. Just a decade later, Chinetti 

again convinced Ferrari to build for him the first genuine 

Daytona competition car, a special lightweight GTB/4 for 

1969's Le Mans 24 Hours. 

Luigi Chinetti’s close personal friendship no doubt had 

a major impact on Enzo Ferrari’s decision to entrust him 

with representing the marque in the United States. As a 

result of Chinetti’s love for the car and relentless promotion, the 

United States is today Ferrari’s largest market in terms of sales, 

half a century after its official debut. In 2003, its 11th consecutive 

year of growth, 1,350 Ferraris were delivered to clients. 

To commemorate this momentous anniversary, all 

Ferraris sold in the USA this year will carry a special logo 

with the US flag. The special badge combines the 

black prancing horse symbol on a yellow 

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INAUGURAL CELEBRATION EXOTIC CAR FESTIVAL RAISES OVER $30,000 FOR MAKE-A-WISH 

The first annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival was an overwhelming success, with great fun 

had by all that attended. The event was held the weekend of May 22-23, 2004, in the Disney-built town 

of Celebration, Florida, and more than $30,000 was raised and donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

The weekend started Friday, with many participants and their families arriving early to enjoy 

the perfect weather and countless entertainment options and theme parks offered around the 

Disney area. Exotic cars of every description flooded the streets and waterside boardwalk of the 

quaint town center. Celebration is the quintessential “ideal American small town” envisioned by Walt 

Disney decades ago, and was modeled on the actual original plans for EPCOT (“Experimental 

Prototype Community of Tomorrow”) Dedicated in 1996, Celebration is now home to 12,000 people. 

Its charming 1940’s America persona and waterfront town center, complete with brick streets and 

sidewalk cafes and shops, made a perfect setting for the concours event. 

After a day of fun at the parks, participants headed back to the elegant Celebration Hotel, and 

started Saturday evening’s black tie gala at a cocktail reception and silent auction to benefit Make-A- 

Wish. Sipping champagne and enjoying sushi, silent bids were taken on an impressive array of auction 

items, including autographed Schumacher and Barrichello items, sports and movie memorabilia, 

Formula 1 tickets, Pirelli Tires, electronic equipment, vacations, golf outings, artwork and jewelry. 

The evening continued with a five star dinner, dancing, and entertainment in the hotels 

main ballroom. A highlight was the live auction for a $20.00 bill, which to everyone’s amusement, 

resulted in a bidding war between local Ferrari Maserati dealer, Onfrio Triarsi, and local Lamborghini 

dealer, Monte Patterson. Ultimately won by Mr. Patterson (who paid $150.00 for the $20.00 bill!), Mr. 

Triasi also donated his second highest bid to the charity. The evening continued with most everyone 

crowding the dance floor well into the night. 

The next morning, the peaceful quiet of the town was interrupted by the music of exotic car 

engines. Over 100 cars participated in the concours, representing almost every Ferrari model 

(from a 1957 410 Superamerica to two new Enzos), Maserati (including two stunning birdcage 

race cars), Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Lotus, and an impressive gathering of Panteras and 

DeLoreans. The streets and boardwalk lined with seemingly endless exotic cars thrilled 

over 10,000 spectators that attended the event. 

Judging was presided over by new FCA National Chief Judge Chris 

Current and his wife, FCA Executive Director Pat, who flew down to the event from 

Washington. Beautiful class awards were given to the winners, as they drove 

their prized possessions up to the podium for all to see, Pebble Beach style. 

Top honors went to Steve Patterson, who took home the 

Exceptional Merit Trophy for his Ferrari F50 (which he drove 

to the event from Naples,) and Wayne Nelson, who was 

awarded Best In Show for his stunning 1957 Ferrari 410 

Superamerica. 

Presented by Ferrari Maserati of Central Florida, the 

event was sponsored by Ultimate Motorworks, Aston Martin of 

Tampa, Putnam Leasing, Cingular Wireless, McNally Homes, 

TubiStyle USA and Parts Depot. The focus of the event, to 

raise money for Make-A-Wish, was an astounding success, 

and six Florida children with life threatening illnesses were 

granted wishes because of the generosity and support of 

the sponsors, participants, and the event committee. 

Information, professional video of the weekend, 

and advance registration for the 2005 event can be found at 

www.celebrationexoticcars.com or by e-mailing event chairman 

Jeff Ippoliti at cingular512@comcast.net. 

by: Jeff Ippoliti 

CONCOURS RESULTS AND PHOTOS 

ON PAGE 17

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Florida Redline 

Keith 

BLUEMEL 

Author / Historian 

Welcome to the 

awesome “garage” of 

Steve Patterson! 

FLORIDA “DELIGHTS” PT 2: NAPLES 

Tucked away in a quiet and exclusive residential area in Naples is a 

small piece of Ferrari heaven, an exquisite Italian style villa the exterior of which 

gives no clue to the delights within. Those of you who know, and have visited, 

Steve and Jan Patterson’s home will know exactly what I am talking about! 

Steve is not only an arch 

Ferrari enthusiast but also someone 

with an appreciation of style and 

good taste, whether it be architecture, 

décor, furnishings, or the latest 

in high technology equipment, of 

which his intimate knowledge and 

numerous hands-on skills produce 

some startling results. A visit to the 

villa is an experience in itself, and 

you can’t help but notice the stunning 

and vibrant original works of 

the motoring artist Alfredo de la 

Maria, along with magnificent 

bronze motoring sculptures by J. 

Paul Nesse around the salons. 

However, it is only when 

you go down the hallway towards the 

“garage” that you begin to realise 

that there is something a little special 

Ferrari-wise here! As you pass the 

window on your left to the pool area 

with its Romanesque fountain, you 

are greeted by the sight of floor to 

ceiling illuminated display cases 

housing row upon row of hand-built 

Ferrari models, a 1/43 scale history 

of the marque, together with shelves 

bearing a fine selection of memorabilia. 

You could pass many happy 

hours in this area alone, admiring the 

vast array of beautifully detailed 

models before you. 

It is when you pass 

through the door from the model 

display that the many facetted 

technical and aesthetic skills that 

Steve possesses really come to 

the fore in “his area” – the garage! 

He is understandably very proud of what lies within and likes first time visitors to 

come after dusk, so that they can enjoy his special “treat.” So as not to spoil it for 

those who have never experienced the “treat,” I will just say that you start in darkness 

then get a spectacular son et lumiere, that is constantly being fine tuned to 

even greater spectacle, that makes you clap spontaneously when the show is 

over and the garage is flooded in light. 

So we come to the cars! Six of them, all Rosso 

Corsa and gleaming in a row side-by-side stretching away 

from you. There is a complete set of Ferrari Supercars, a 288 

GTO, an F40, an F50 and an Enzo, 

the latest addition to the stable. 

There is also a Testa Rossa replica, 

one of a pair commissioned by ex- 

Ferrari F1 driver, the late Innes 

Ireland, in England on 330 GT 2+2 

chassis’. When Steve acquired this 

one he wasn’t happy with the overall 

build quality, so entrusted the 

mechanical fettling to Al Roberts at 

Shelton Ferrari, and the body rectification 

work to the metal working 

magic of Ron Sparling. The final car 

in the line-up is a 275 GTB, with 

some unusual body modifications, 

the source of which are still a mystery. 

It has circular driving lights 

recessed into the front apron below 

the headlights, and the tail has been 

altered to provide a more pronounced 

lip spoiler, whilst the standard 

rear bumper has been 

replaced by a smaller unit that follows 

the lower edge of the tail panel 

recess. This car was formerly owned 

by Mark Lindsay, the lead singer 

with the rock band Paul Revere and 

the Raiders, who apparently still has 

happy memories of escapades on 

Mullholland Drive in the car. 

The garage is also home to a 

further cabinet with even nicer (if 

that is possible) 1/43 scale handbuilt 

models, a pair of engines on 

purpose made display stands, from 

a Boxer and a 365 GTB/4, and further 

J. Paul Nesse sculptures. The 

high level walls are adorned with 

original illuminated Ferrari garage 

signs and specially lit works by Alfredo de la Maria, the 

sum being a visual treat for the Ferrari enthusiast. 

If you know Steve and Jan, and are in the Naples 

area, a begging letter is certainly worth the effort, it really 

is a “hidden delight” that will enthral you!


all photography by: Steve Patterson

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ALSO INSPECTING YOUR FERRARI 

AFTER A TRACK EVENT 

An item that can make your next track experience run even 

smoother but not normally mentioned in the past, is having a post track 

inspection performed on your Ferrari. There are many items that were in good 

condition at the beginning of the weekend that can be used up or worn out 

after the weekend. Running hard on the race track for two days puts a lot of 

wear on the tires. An inspection of your tires can save you scrambling to find 

fresh tires at the last minute before the next event. It’s also a safety issue for 

your car being driven on the street after an event because of the danger of a 

tire failure from a worn out tread or the chance of a skid while driving in the 

rain. If your brakes got hot enough that the petal is not as firm as before the 

event they should be bled. Brake pads are subject to a lot of hard use and 

abuse during a track weekend and checking them for wear afterwards can 

save you being turned down at your next tech inspection. The safety of the 

car being driven on the street before the next track meet is an even more 

important issue. Running the engine at its limit for two long track days also 

subjects it to more than normal heat and wear. Seals and oil hoses exposed 

to the excessive heat can begin to leak, so should be inspected after each 

event. If you experienced excessive oil temperatures while driving on the 

track, the oil should be changed. When the excitement of your last track 

experience wears off, help insure that your next time out will run smoother 

and safer by having a thorough post-event inspection performed on your car. 

TIM STANFORD 

FOREIGN CARS, INC 

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Ferrari North America Trained 

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Foreign Cars 

For those of us who 

can never own enough 

Ferrari bits and pieces, 

these latest Hot 

Wheels offerings will 

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March 20, 2004 

Sebring, Florida 

photos & details: 

Keith Bluemel 

& David Williams 

O/A 

FINISH 

15 

16 

DNF 

text & referrence: 

sebringraceway.com 

CLASS 

FINISH 

2 

7 

DNF 

THE12 HOURS OF SEBRING 

The three Audi R8s of the ALMS’s premier LMP1 class scored a 

1-2-3 finish. Swapped the lead eight times, the 3 R8s accounted for every 

racing lap led. The winner: #28 Audi UK Team Veloqx, 2nd: #38 Champion 

Audi, and 3rd: #88 Audi UK Team Veloqx. 

In the LMP2 class, the American Spirit Racing Lola B2K/40- 

Nissan scored its first-ever ALMS victory by taking the class win and finished 

23rd overall. 

In the GTS class, Ron Fellows, Johnny O’Connell and Max Papis 

teamed to win GTS driving a Chevy Corvette C5-R. The Corvette trio 

started 10th overall - on the GTS pole - and finished fourth overall, just 21 

laps behind the overall winners, and 22 laps ahead of the runnerup GTS 

finisher, the Barron Connor Ferrari 575 GTC driven by Danny Sullivan, 

John Bosch, and Thomas Biagi. The Ferrari finished 15th overall after 

starting 17th overall and third in GTS. Finishing third in GTS was the 

ACEMCO Saleen S7R of Terry Borcheller, David Brabham, and Johnny 

Mowlem, placing 25th overall, 72 laps behind the class-winning Corvette. 

And in GT, the Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 

entries finished 1-2 in the GT class. Porsche’s new GT3 RSR in 

fact finished 1-2-3-4-5-6 in GT with the best non-Porsche, the Risi 

Ferrari 360 Modena, finishing seventh in class and 16th overall. 

Coolest car of the weekend? Without a doubt it was the 

1964 Cobra Daytona Coupe, s/n CSX2287, on display in the 

Sebring Legends tent. 

TEAM 

Barron Connor Racing 

Risi Competizione 

Barron Connor Racing 

CLASS 

GTS 

GT 

GTS 

NO. 

25 

35 

26 

FERRARI DRIVERS 

575 GTC 

360 GT 

575 GTC 

Bosch / Biagi / Sullivan 

Kelleners / Lazzaro / Bobbi 

Deletraz / Hezemans / Barde 

575 GTC s/n F131MGT 2212 360 GT s/n F131GTC 2056 575 GTC s/n F131MGT 2214 

FCA2004.COM 

April 17-18, 2004 

Mount Dora, Florida 

The Mount Dora 

Festival of Exotic 

Cars is an annual, 

invitational, judged 

event. The theme for 

2004 was “A Salute 

to British Motor 

Cars.” This year’s 

event was MC’d by 

Jay Weitzel and 

displayed over 175 

exotic cars. 

CONCOURS RESULTS, Class 6: FERRARI 

VINTAGE 

1ST PLACE 1971 Daytona Spyder 

WAYNE NELSON 

2ND PLACE 

EIGHTS 

1973 246 GTS DENNIS BOSCH 

1ST PLACE 1988 328 GTS MIKE &IDAMAE PICHECO 

2ND PLACE 1997 F355 Spider FRANK LIPINSKI 

TWELVES 

1ST PLACE 1986 Testarossa JIM IPPOLITI 

2ND PLACE 1992 512 TR CARL & PJ LUNDERSTADT 

photos: Rich Bruton, Kirsten Hoyt, Chrome-N-Motion.com 

text & referrence: tscevents.com

FERRARIS AT DISNEY ‘04 

CLASS AWARDS 

HISTORIC 

PLATINUM 1957 410 Superamerica 

WAYNE NELSON 

PLATINUM 1966 AC Cobra 427 

WELBY RIORDAN 

GOLD 1966 275 GTS WILLIAM BRYAN MAY 

SILVER 1967 Maserati Mexico 

M. DEMYANOVICH 

VINTAGE 

PLATINUM 1981 308 GTBi DAVID WILLIAMS 

GOLD 1971 Daytona JASON OWEN 

SILVER 1974 Lamborghini Jarama 

C. MORGENTHALER 

MODERN V8 

PLATINUM 1996 F355 JOE HERMAN 

PLATINUM 1999 F355 Spider BILL MCLAUGHLIN 

GOLD 1999 F355 GREG MCCARTHY 

SILVER 1995 F355 JASON OWEN 

MODERN V12 

PLATINUM 1999 550 Maranello 

JIM & DEBBIE PYLE 

PLATINUM 2003 575M BILL TRACY 

SUPERCARS 

PLATINUM 1985 288 GTO CHARLIE SCARDINA 

PLATINUM 1992 F40 CHARLIE SCARDINA 

PLATINUM 1995 F50 STEVE PATTERSON 

PLATINUM 2004 Enzo RAY MARANGES 

FLAT V12 

PLATINUM 1984 Boxer JASON OWEN 

PLATINUM 1984 Boxer CLETE GARDENHOUR 

PLATINUM 1986 Testarossa JIM IPPOLITI 

PLATINUM 1995 F512M LIONEL FERNANDEZ 

CLASSIC V8 

PLATINUM 1988 328 GTS MIKE PICHECO 

PLATINUM 1989 328 GTS THEO SOFIA 

GOLD 1988 328 GTS ED STRIBLING 

SILVER 1988 Mondial STAN AUTOCAR 

MODERN SPORTSCARS 

PLATINUM 1988 Lamborghini Countach 

BRUCE BISHOP 

PLATINUM 1993 Porsche 911 RS America 

GENE LYNCH 

PLATINUM 1995 Lotus Esprit K.F. MARQUEZ 

PLATINUM 1998 Lotus Esprit E. MCMANAWAY 

PLATINUM 2003 Lamborghini Murcialago 

GARY ROBERTS 

GOLD 1992 NSX JOE RADOSKY 

SILVER 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo 

LISA JOHNSON 


photos: David Williams

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THE FAMILY THAT CONCOURS TOGETHER,STAYS TOGETHER 

Ok ladies, do you want to participate in the 

Ferrari hobby with your guy but aren’t quite ready to 

hit the track? Having just finished getting the 550 

ready for the first Disney concours, it occurred to 

me that preparing and showing a Ferrari, or any car 

for that matter, is something a husband and wife 

team can do together. Now that we have a number 

of serious concours here in Florida, I thought it was 

about time that I wrote an article about the art of 

preparing and showing a car. 

First you need to have a plan. This planning 

stage needs to start months or perhaps even a year 

in advance. The last time we showed the Dino at 

Cavallino we started in September. Planning 

includes just looking over your car. Deciding what 

needs to be cleaned and what is good to go. Make a 

list of everything you need to get done. If pieces 

need to be painted or plated allow time to get this 

accomplished. Once you get your plan and timeline 

down, double it! Jobs that look simple can sometimes 

turn into frantic calls to your friendly 

neighborhood mechanic. 

Trust me, I have been 

there, done that. 

The next step is the 

actual preparation. I’d recommend 

starting at one 

end of the car and working 

towards the other. We usually 

start at the front and 

work to the back. The main 

areas on the Dino would be 

the front compartment, interior, 

engine compartment, 

trunk, exterior, and the undercarriage. 

You can divide these 

areas up so you might be 

working on one area while your significant 

other is working on another, although 

there are times when you will be working 

in the same area. 

In most cars detailing the engine 

will take the most time. The good thing 

about working in an engine compartment 

ladies, is that you don’t have to 

know how the thing works to clean it. 

The bad thing is that new French manicure 

is not going to last long. The 

solution is gloves. Surgical gloves will keep 

your hands clean and protect your skin. So many 

guys are using gloves now that a lot of automotive stores keep 

them in stock. If you have access to compressed air, you’ll need to 

blow all the loose grit, grime and sand out of the enclosure. Watch 

out as this stuff will really fly around; a mask and eye protection are 

a must. After the loose stuff is gone, get out the old elbow grease 

and get going. I would recommend using a mild solvent such as 

mineral spirits for cleaning. Just remember to start with the top of 

the engine and work down, you know what and mineral spirits all 

flow downhill. Q-tips, soft brushes, gauze squares, hemostats, and 

a small bowl to hold you cleaning solution are the basics of our 

cleaning kit. Some folks prefer to use spray on engine cleaners, but 

since we’ve never used them I can’t advise you on this approach. 

Another place that is quite time consuming, and is a nasty 

little job to boot, is the undercarriage. Like the engine compartment 

a good blow of compressed air will start the process. Tires 

and fender wells may need to be removed and cleaning of suspension 

parts with mineral spirits or brake cleaning fluid is in order. 

Plan to spend more time here than you expect. In some cases 

painting of fender wells may need to be done. This can be accomplished 

without sending them to the painter. 

A good leather care product for the interior is a must. 

There are several on the market but make sure you don’t use 

Armorall on interior services. Armorall is a good product, just save 

it for the exterior. Give the interior glass a good cleaning, vacuum 

the carpets and clean out the glove box out and you are done here. 

Exterior paint is of course key. Like the old saying goes, “you 

never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” Ladies, 

your guys have probably done extensive research on wax and 

have their favorite so don’t pick up Turtle Wax at Wal-Mart for him. 

Modern Ferrari’s have little chrome but the Dino, in comparison, 

has a lot. I use a lot of different metal cleaners such as 

Flitz, Semi-Chrome, and yes a Turtle Wax product simply called 

Chrome Polish. 

Now that your baby is spic and span you have two jobs 

left. Practice the showing of your car. Yes, and this goes for you 

too guys, practice turning your car on, operating the lights, the turn 

signals and the like. You will be asked to operate you car so make 

sure you are familiar with all those knobs and switches. On more 

than one occasion I have seen owners not know or panic and forget 

how to operate their car. 

Your last job will be to collect cleaning supplies to take to 

the show with you. I would suggest purchasing a big plastic tub in 

which to transport your material. Towels, glass cleaner, brushes 

and anything you might need at the last minute should be taken 

with you to the concours. 

Now I know what you are thinking. Why should you go to 

all this trouble if dirt is not suppose to count against you in a concours? 

If you believe this little fable, then I have some nice Florida 

land to sell you and it’s dry, most of the year. In other words, when 

was the last time you saw a dirty car win a concours? 

FLORIDA 

REGION 

Club of America 

FLORIDA 

CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

SUMMER SOIREE: 

ISLAMORADA 

July 23-25 

The Cheeca Lodge 

SEBRING TRACK EVENT 

September 24-26 

Sebring Int’l Raceway 

CONTACT LARRY SIETSMA 

AT 321 777 3857 

OR E-MAIL: SIETS@AOL.COM 

FOR FULL DETAILS 

fcafloridaregion.com 

2003 REPORT 

The Ferrari Maserati Group 

reports 7,077 cars were 

delivered to end clients in 

2003 as opposed to 7,536 in 

2002. Ferrari’s delivery figure 

was in line with the previous 

year’s (4,238 as against 

4,236 in 2002). Maserati’s 

financial year, on the other 

hand, was heavily influenced 

by the downturn in its Coupé 

and Spyder segments, 

which shrank by as much as 

10.2% and 50% respectively. 

In total, Maserati sold 2,839 

cars to end clients in 2003 

compared to 3,300 in 2002.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR: 

Jeff McKEE 

jbmviper@aol.com 

C.F. CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE: 

Jeff IPPOLITI 

ferrari512@comcast.net 

TREASURER: 

Jay WEITZEL 

janddweitzel@bellsouth.net 

EVENTS & REGISTRATION: 

Larry SIETSMA 

siets@aol.com 

SPONSORSHIP: 

Joe HERMAN 

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MEMBERSHIP: 

David WILLIAMS 

dwilliams308@earthlink.net 

DEALER LIAISON: 

Will CAMPBELL 

wcampbell@sheltonferrari.com 

TECHNICAL: 

Tim STANFORD 

timstanford@netzero.net 

ORGANIZATIONAL: 

Charlie SCARDINA 

charlessca@aol.com 

JOKES, HUMOR & BAD BEHAVIOR: 

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SECRETARY: 

Bob HANDIN 

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CONTRIBUTING JOURNALISTS: 

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: 

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CELEBRATION EXOTIC CAR FESTIVAL 

BY DAVID WILLIAMS 

Am I the only one who can’t believe that 2004 is already about half 

over? It’s been an action packed year so far, and we’re only just getting started! 

I hope everyone fully realizes just how lucky we are to live and work in a 

state where year-round motoring activities are the norm. I’m continually 

amazed at how no matter where I turn, weather it be at one of our events, or 

just driving along the beach on a Sunday, this entire state seems to be nothing 

if not one huge car show. We all know it’s pretty cool to drive a Ferrari to 

your favorite restaurant or even just out for ice cream, but when you arrive, 

you’re just as likely to see not only other Ferraris, but other exotics of all 

makes, models and eras. It’s great! I hope you always keep your eyes open 

to the endless number of exciting cars driving around our state. Be sure to 

give them a thumbs-up. We’re all just car guys at heart, out doing what we 

love. With summer coming up any day now, there’s no excuse not to get out 

there and enjoy your Ferraris, and let others enjoy them too. That’s the reason 

we own them, that’s what it’s all about. What a waste to leave our beautiful 

cars (and choppers!) locked away in garages when the rest of the world 

can only wish they had the roads and scenery that we have here! 

Since we last spoke, most of us attended our blow-out Sebring 

Spring Spectacular back in April and more recently the inaugural Ferraris at 

Disney event. The Sebring event was our largest spring event ever with over 

90 cars registered for the track and who knows how many more lurking 

around the paddock. On Friday we passed 20 people through our famous 

Pete Argetsinger driving school. I think this is great, not only for the improved 

knowledge and skills now possessed by those 20 lucky graduates, but in the 

end it’s safer for all of us out on the track. Don’t ever think of our schools as 

being for “first-timers” only, any time you can ride with and learn from a professional 

instructor it’s never a waste of your time. 

The whole weekend was outstanding. Forgetting the fact that we had 

completely perfect weather and owned one of the world’s most famous race 

tracks for 2 full days, we also enjoyed free use of incredibly fun go-karts 

brought for us by our friends at Racers Country Club in Miami. There was also 

a free cocktail party, a super-fun Friday night party, and a Saturday night banquet 

complete with awards, a piano player and sing-alongs! I don’t know 

about you, but I’m pretty sure that was a first for me. Our traditional low-pressure 

Sunday concours was well attended with a wide range of street and race 

cars and as always proves to be the perfect send-off for our drives home. 

Of course this great event could never have gotten off the ground 

without the generous support of Ferrari-Maserati of Central Florida in 

Orlando. Others who contributed greatly were 1st Class Auto Body, Pirelli, 

Putnam, and Tubi. Please support these guys whenever you can as without 

their support of us, we’d all be sitting at home a lot more often. 

Complete Sebring event coverage begins on the very next page of 

this issue. I’d like to point out that the article was written for us by a new face 

to our Florida Region family, Stacey Atlas. Stacey’s take on the weekend is 

terrific and told with a very fresh slant. We really appreciate her contribution! 

Also a huge thanks to all of you who responded to our e-mail request by sending 

in your own photos of the event, we credited all of you on page 4. 

Jeff Ippoliti wrote a great piece on the Ferraris at Disney concours 

and the hugely successful Saturday night banquet and auction, all held for the 

benefit of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You’d have never known this was a 

first-year event. The crowds, the music, 

and the incredibly eclectic collection of 

exotic machinery made for a very 

smooth and professional experience. 

Jeff put a ton of time into getting this 

one done right and it showed from 

every angle. We’re lucky to have him. 

Hopefully anyone who missed it will 

come out and take part in next year’s 

event. Please read Jeff’s full story on 

page 11 with more photos on page 17. 

Coming up next for us is a 

weekend of kicking back at the world 

famous Cheeca Lodge way down in 

Islamorada, July 23-25. This weekend 

is strictly for fun, but we sure hope you’ll 

drive your Ferraris there anyway. By 

now you’ve all received an e-mail or 

two with registration details, which in 

fact are as simple as placing a phone 

call. You can also find all the information 

you’ll need in here on page 9, or by 

checking our website. 

We’re back again at Sebring 

on September 24-26 for a hard-core 

track weekend. Sure we’ll also sneak in 

a Saturday night banquet and a few 

other surprises, but this one’s for the 

track guys. There’s a separate registration 

form somewhere in this yellow 

envelope. We’ll also be sending out email 

reminders over the next few weeks. 

Also coming up on the horizon 

this fall is a super evening party at 

Ragtops in downtown West Palm. 

We’re going to pull out all the stops on 

this one. We’ll keep any costs real low 

and load you up with the usual surprises. 

You must bring your car though! We 

want to pack the place. It’ll really be a 

great night, so please look for details to 

come real soon. 

We’re also working on putting 

together a karting event at Moroso’s 

brand new .9 mile purpose-built karting 

track. You can also look for another 

evening social with our friends down at 

JMB Racing. Many of you have been 

asking us to repeat last year’s successful 

party at their race shop. Stay tuned! 


Jeff 

McKEE 

Regional Director 

Barry Smith and 

the Bird Man, 

chillin’ at Sebring.

THE FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA FLORIDA REGION 

SEBRING 

SEBRING SPRING SPECTACULAR APRIL 1-4, 2004 

2004 

pr esent ed b y: FERRARI OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 

wit h: 1st CLASS AUTO BODY, PIRELLI TIRES, PUTNAM LEASING, TUBI STYLE 

repor t writen by:Stacey Atlas 

photog raph y contr ibuted by:Ted Amaradidis 

Vaughn Astley 

Stacey Atlas 

Steve Chin 

Perry Gregoriou 

Frank Lipinski 

Steve Patterson 

Brian & Monica Raydo 

Dan Schmidt 

Larry Sietsma 

Bill Storke 

Martin Wiescholek 

David Williams 

Barton Workman 

My car crazed weekend was definitely one for the 

books. You’re hearing straight from a girl that moved to Florida 

and parked her Honda alongside her boyfriend’s beautiful and 

luxurious red F355 GTS. Talk about disgust, he saw to it that my 

Honda was removed from his property in less than a week! 

Consequently, I found myself learning to drive a stick in his 

Ferrari. Sooooo…given my background you can now understand 

what my expectations were for my upcoming weekend in 

Sebring. Just a little bit intimidating! 

I needed help. First things first…I quickly surfed the 

web for previous Ferrari Club events and scanned all the car 

stuff. Having limited knowledge when it comes to Ferraris, I 

decided to focus my attention elsewhere. Maybe if I packed the 

right attire, I would just blend in with all the avid car lovers. I 

stuffed two bags for the 3 day event and thought I had it pretty 

well covered. Oops, I guess one will have to do, forgot about 

helmets, driving suits etc., all in that spacious Ferrari trunk! 

As we close in on Sebring, it strikes me as how odd it is 

that such a racing mecca is located here, really not close to anything. 

It’s just a big surprise when suddenly the track comes in view 

with a very attractive hotel on sight. Thanks to Don Panoz a few 

years ago this has been turned into a real racer’s and fan’s delight. 

I’m a little uneasy as we pull up to the Chateau Elan, 

base camp for the next three days. Even though it was fairly 

early on Thursday, there were already a couple of dozen 

Ferraris. I think more than we had in all of Louisville! Ferrari of 

Central Florida was already set up in the parking lot to "tech" the 

cars. These guys were ready for everything! Since we had 

already had a tech at Shelton, FCF was able to finish the job 

while we unloaded the car! Talk about service! We met about 

three couples in the first five minutes. Excitement was everywhere 

and I was beginning to feel at ease. 

Happy hour! No wonder Dan insisted on getting to 

Sebring early. Once inside, I realized these people were here 

not only to drive their precious machines, but to enjoy themselves 

as well. The drinks and conversation were flowing faster 

than two Enzos. Who said car guys don’t party? They just know 

the limit! After dining on a virtual cornucopia of food at the buffet, 

it was time to call it a night. I turned in feeling welcome 

among the car nuts. 

Friday and Saturday were two days quite the same. 

Cars, speed, food, drinks, great conversations with new friends. 

Wow! Both days started with the obligatory drivers meeting 

mixed with "track food." The drivers school gang split off, honing 

their skills under the always fast and knowledgeable Peter 

Argetsinger. I’ve been told by good authority that if you’ve never 

had the experience of being tutored by Peter, you’re just plain 

missing out. Finally, what everyone has been waiting for, 

"TRACK TIME." There was no shortage of track time; 30 minute 

intervals of touring, school and sport groups. The second the drivers 

pulled their Ferraris and Maseratis from the pits, the adrenaline 

junkies were feeling at home. 

Many of us took full advantage of Chateau Elan’s new 

drive-up registration facilities. 

Look, I don’t care how they’ve done it in the past. Just because 

we’re at Sebring doesn’t mean every tradition is sacred!

OK, that’s 4 down. Heck, this is easy... 

I’ll pick up the spare on my next lap! 

See, is says right here... No matter how hot it 

gets, you must wear your leather jacket all day. 

For the onlooker/passenger like myself there was plenty of 

entertainment. There was ample time to check out the phenomenal 

cars up and down pit road. (Sebring’s mini-museum!) From 333’s to 

Maserati birdcages and everything in between. When the touring group 

came up, it was my opportunity to play the role of adrenaline junkie, 

especially through the hairpin! 

And don’t forget the go-karts! Racer’s Country Club gave me 

the chance to show my expertise. Maybe I still can’t drive a stick or the 

shifter karts, but I did get a chance to squeal my tires and even spin - 

out once! I definitely felt that I maximized my time at the track. 

I do want to mention a few highlights of my Sebring weekend. 

First, it amazed me how many female drivers took to the track. For 

example, Bonnie in her 308, and Monica in her beautiful blue Maserati. 

They sure impressed me! Monica did want to stress the importance of 

track insurance as she now has a beautiful black Maserati. Thanks 

Brian for being a sport at Saturday night’s dinner even after trying to 

restyle his bodywork. And of course there was Eddie Smith. He may 

need assistance fastening his helmet, but once in the car he sure can 

drive! What a ladies man too. How many women did he promise a 

dance? I’m still waiting in line! 

Saturday night brought more awesome food and entertainment. 

Jeff entertained us all with his wit and charm, and for those of us who rallied, 

we lined up for midnight Enzo rides thanks to Ray! Wow what a night! 

Finally, Sunday morning brought recovery. One last concours 

spread out over the Chateau Elan lawn, together with a breakfast buffet 

wrapped up the fun-filled weekend. I can now say that I am truly 

developing an appreciation for these fine cars and amazing group of 

people. I can’t wait for next year!! 

I don’t know why they 

call it The Pits, it’s 

actually quite cozy! 

I’ll say it for the last 

time... that coffee’s 

gotta have a lid! 


While some would say that the action was on the 

track, Paulie B and his Posse might beg to differ. 

I know I promised you a ride. That’s not the point. 

But my seat still isn’t dry from the last time!

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To Ray’s disbelief, that 348 passed both Enzos 

like they were standing still! 

Board with the pit wall, Paulie now naps in his pit 

box, while Greg wishes he’d brought a smaller straw. 

The key to a successful 

life is all about being 

seen in the right places! 

No, keep going. When I 

feel it with my thumb, 

I’ll let you know. 

While others stood idly by, Bill quietly approaches 

the alien while refraining from any sudden gestures. 

The problem with bring two very similar cars, is 

remembering which one you left your Cher CD in!

Not sure weather to get in or not, Tim and his 

pal need a few more minutes to think it over. 

Try as they might, Larry and his “niece” Susan, 

looked hoplessly stuck in the belly of this red beast. 

Plastic chairs aren’t 

nearly as comfortable 

as a good pit wall. 

The Sunday Concours 

field looked more like a 

race paddock! 


Jim & Debbie enjoying the shade and conversation 

at Ferrari of Atlanta’s makeshift reception area. 

Holy bat-karts! This once-famous crime fighting 

duo still proved to be a match for Gotham’s best.

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CAVALLINO CLASSIC

Join JMB Racing USA at Homestead for the 

GRAND AMERICAN 

ROLEX MIAMI 250 

September 12, 2004 

To commemorate JMB Racing USA’s second anniversary 

as well as the fiftieth anniversary of Ferrari 

activity in the United States, JMB Racing USA is 

pleased to organize a special VIP program exclusively 

reserved to members of the Florida region Ferrari 

Club of America. Join JMB Racing USA for this 

unique event, come discover the magic of the Ferrari 

legend, experience top level racing from the inside of 

a renowned winning racing team at the Grand Am 

Rolex Sports Car Series which returns to Homestead- 

Miami Speedway, Sept. 10-12, for the Miami 250. 

On Sunday, September 12, JMB Racing USA will welcome 

Florida region Ferrari Club of America members 

at the Homestead Miami Speedway for a full day of 

racing activity. After parking your Ferrari or Maserati 

at the JMB Racing USA Ferrari reserved parking at the 

track you will enjoy a continental breakfast with JMB 

Racing USA drivers and team owners by the team’s 

transporter/hospitality, discover the JMB Ferrari 360 

Modena Rolex Series GT and attend the final Rolex 

Sports Car Series practice before the race from the 

JMB pits! After lunch served at the VIP club, you will 

watch the 250-mile race from your reserved grandstand 

seat and/or the pits and will end your day at the 

JMB transporter where we all hope champagne will be 

served to celebrate the podium! 

Price per person: $350, includes JMB Racing USA 

Ferrari 2004 hat and polo shirt, reserved parking, 

track admission with pit access, breakfast and lunch 

at the track. Final schedule and program will be 

released in August. 

For additional information and reservation, 

contact Emmanuel Lupe (305) 975-7287 

or e-mail elupe@jmbracingusa.com 

2004 

Formula 1 

Drivers’ 

Standings 

2004 

Formula 1 

Team 

Standings 

AUSTRALIA 

1st: Michael Schumacher 

2nd: R. Barrichello / 3rd: F. Alonso 

MALAYSIA 

DRIVER POINTS 

1 M. Schumacher 50 

2 R. Barrichello 38 

3 J. Button 32 

4 J. Trulli 31 

5 J.P. Montoya 23 

TEAM POINTS 

1 Ferrari 88 

2 Renault 52 

3 BAR-Honda 40 

4 Williams-BMW 35 

5 Sauber Petronas 7 


2nd: J-P. Montoya / 3rd: J. Button 

BAHARAN 


2nd: R. Barrichello / 3rd: J. Button 

ITALY 


2nd: J. Button / 3rd: J-P. Montoya 

SPAIN 


2nd: R. Barrichello / 3rd: J. Trulli 

MONACO 

1st: Jarno Trulli 

2nd: J. Button / 3rd: R. Barrichello 

TheFabulous 

FloridaRegion 

Sum m erSoireein 

Isl am orada! 


When: July 23 - 25, 2004 (Friday - Sunday) 

Where: the Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada, deep in the Florida Keys 

Registration fee: $25 per person!! 

What do you get??? FREE FOOD!!! and the Official Summer Soiree Survival Kit 

This is an unbelievable treat for all, courtesy of your FCA Florida Region!! 

Saturday breakfast buffet: FREE 

Saturday Tropical Keys Buffet: FREE 

Sunday breakfast buffet: FREE 

This is a weekend for relaxing with your friends! Umbrellas in the drinks and toes in 

the sand! No concours, no rallies, no speeches! Just us and of course a few Ferraris. 

The itinerary is as informal as our surroundings: 

Friday: Registration and cocktails (cash bar) at 5 (...hey, it can’t all be free!) 

Saturday: The Cheeca’s amazing breakfast buffet from 8 -10. After, we’ll convoy to the 

nearby Dolphin Research Center on Grassy Key for a few unforgettable hours learning 

about and enjoying their many hands-on marine displays and sea shows (pay as you 

go). Lunch on your own. Somewhere around 2, any of us not already firmly entrenched 

into a hammock will head further south to Pigeon Key. Spend the afternoon strolling 

around the shops and sands, or taking in a relaxing buggy ride. Back at the Cheeca, 

sip a few more evening cocktails (cash bar) starting around 7, followed by a traditional 

tropical Keys dinner buffet at 8, served for us right on the sand amid swaying palms 

and tiki torches. Beautiful sunset included. 

Sunday: Another mountainous Cheeca breakfast buffet from 8 - 11, which if we’re lucky 

and technology has finally reached the islands, will include a private live viewing of the 

German Grand Prix. After that is anyone’s guess. Some will head north, others south. 

All will have had an awesome time. 

Registration couldn’t be easier, just call Melissa at (386)566-2412 and charge $25 a 

head onto your Visa, MC, or AmEx. That’s it! If you plan on driving your Ferrari, please 

let Jay Weitzel know via e-mail (janddweitzel@bellsouth.net). Jay’s arranged for special 

reserved Ferrari parking for us everywhere we go so there is no excuse not to treat your 

car to those incredible stretches of highway! 

Hotel reservations at the Cheeca can be made by calling them directly at (800)327-2888. 

We have a choice of their newly renovated deluxe lodge rooms or beach-side bungalows. 

Prices have been reduced for us starting at $300 per night, mention the Ferrari Summer 

Soiree. These prices include everything from golf to tennis to parasailing, fishing and all 

the beach toys. Call the Cheeca’s Avanyu Spa to make your massage or salt scrub reservation, 

(305)517-4485. We get you in, your on your own for the rest. Call Now as these 

prices are only good thru June 23. After that it’s rooms as available only, so don’t wait!

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