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By Edward Jones –  February 09, 2017

wannaGOFAST Florida 1/2-Mile Shootout Recap

Needless to say, the wannaGOFAST ½ mile shootout in Ocala on January 21 and 22, was a huge success. With about 4,000 people coming through the gates, the spectators were able to watch some extremely fast cars charge down the Jumbolair runway at record breaking speeds. The turnout was great considering the weather forecast for Sunday did not look good.Below is a list of winners, which includes a few broken records!FLORIDA 1/2 MILE SHOOTOUT - JANUARY 21, 2017 SATURDAY CLASS WINNERS! SPONSOR DIVISION: Fastest Overall Domestic & RWD: Four Horsemen Racing - Dodge Viper GTS - Sal Patel - 227.96 MPH - RWD WORLD RECORD! Fastest Overall Exotic/Import & Manual:  Northgate Transmissions - Underground Racing Built Lamborghini Gallardo - Mike Yeager - 222.33 MPH - MANUAL TRANSMISSION WORLD RECORD! Fastest AWD: TopSpeed Motorsports - Nissan GT-R TSM Elite Plus - John Beystehner - 205.85 MPH - STOCK FRAME GT-R WORLD RECORD! Fastest Heavyweight - Forza Tuned - 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat - William Buerosse - 182.62 MPH Fastest 4-Door - Four Horsemen Racing - Cadillac CTS-V Wagon - Josh Spence - 176.33 MPH Fastest Naturally Aspirated - Vengeance Racing - C5 Corvette Z06 - Eddie Blackwell - 186.87 MPH - LS ALL MOTOR WORLD RECORD! PRIVATEER DIVISION: Fastest Overall Exotic/Import & AWD: Mike Willis - 2013 Nissan GT-R - 204.91 MPH Fastest Overall Domestic & Naturally Aspirated: Van Geibel - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro - 201.43 MPH Fastest Heavyweight - Vincenzo Miceli - 2014 Chevy SS - 163.16 MPH Fastest Manual - Chadwick Dickerson - 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - 169.81 MPH Fastest 4-Door - Jeff Hagaman - 2011 Cadillac CTS-V - 190.35 MPH - CADILLAC CTS-V WORLD RECORD! Fastest RWD - Michael Menke - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette - 183.52 MPH FLORIDA 1/2 MILE SHOOTOUT - JANUARY 22, 2017 SUNDAY CLASS WINNERS! SPONSOR DIVISION: Fastest Overall Exotic/Import & AWD -  Fastlane Import Auto Repair - Dallas Performance, LLC Built 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo - Jason Bergstrom - 211.46 MPH Fastest Overall Domestic & RWD - Lsxperts - C6 Chevrolet Corvette - Chris Abeln - 210.47 MPH - AMERICAN CORVETTE RECORD!! Fastest Heavyweight - Kooks Headers and Exhaust - 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 - George Kook. JR. - 175.37 MPH Fastest Manual - Fastlane Import Auto Repair - Dallas Performance, LLCBuilt 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo - John Lomant - 190.19 MPH Fastest 4-Door - Four Horsemen Racing - Cadillac CTS-V Wagon - Josh Spence - 174.96 MPH Fastest Naturally Aspirated - Burnyzz Speed Shop -2013 Dodge Viper - Peter Sessler - 157.89 MPH PRIVATEER DIVISION: Fastest Overall Exotic/Import & AWD: Mike Willis - 2013 Nissan GT-R - 205.47 MPH Fastest Overall Domestic & Naturally Aspirated: Van Giebel - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro - 202.15 MPH Fastest Heavyweight - Sinclair Risley - Chrysler 300C - 178.42 MPH Fastest Manual - David Espinosa - 2009 Chevrolet Corvette - 172.81 MPH Fastest 4-Door - Jeff Hagaman - 2011 Cadillac CTS-V - 182.18 MPH Fastest FWD: Michael Ficher - 2013 Volkswagen CC - 123.35 MPH Fastest RWD - Anthony Trabon - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette - 169.93 MPH Keep an eye out for more events at wannaGOFAST.com Learn MoreFerrari Enzo For Sale

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By Andrew Nabors –  February 05, 2017

Ferrari's 70th Anniversary: By Tom duPont

Dear Reader, How special is it to have two of the five “70th Anniversary” Ferrari’s on the cover. Be sure to study all five versions of these special Ferrari’s in our “Uncovered” feature. There will only be 70 of each one in honor of 70 years of Ferrari. And, note that another Ferrari will most likely enter the record books this year because a 1962  record-breaking asking price of $56.8 million. Surely, it will sell for more to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of one of the most iconic brands in automotive history. “Wow!” Somewhere in the pages of this fabulous issue you will also find the introduction of the Limited Edition “Tommy Bahama” Airstream Sprinter. Another big “Wow” for another iconic motoring brand! The rest of this special February issue will help you focus, visualize, understand, meditate, negotiate and articulate on many, many facets of the iconic marketplace for classic, luxury, and exotic automobiles. No place better than right here in the pages of the duPont REGISTRYTM monthly/12 times a year in full color, no batteries included or needed. The duPont REGISTRYTM has always been a “print-centric” operation. Notwithstanding, the advent of the internet, our print circulation in terms of subscribers, has remained remarkably constant – even picked up in the face of the Great Recession, the digital revolution and a dramatic increase in automobile auctions. 2017 is already off to a roaring start and will most likely bring even more speed to an ever-changing marketplace. The duPont REGISTRYTM stands ready to out-run the competition by combining our 31-year-old print platform with our exciting internet presence (6 million+followers on Facebook; 1 million+ visitors on Autofluence; and 75,000+ autos for sale on dupontregistry.com) and our very active duPont REGISTRY/LIVE and duPont REGISTRYTM Cars & Coffee events. We will continue to provide new and improved print, electronic and event venues for our advertisers to reach readers and vice-versa. From products to distribution, to delivery, to brand expansion, you will find the next 12 months to be exciting. I promise. There was a time when the telephone was going to replace print. That was followed by radio, TV, and now the internet. But, in today’s world, the duPont REGISTRY and its integrated media platforms are ready to lead the continuing media revolution. Enjoy! Happy Motoring, Thomas L. duPont Publisher/Chairman

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By Edward Jones –  January 20, 2017

Snowball Rally 2017

The road less traveled…Let’s face it, exotic and luxury car rallies are nothing new. The announcement of another rally may run the risk of becoming white noise in the already crowded automotive industry.Snowball Rally is here to completely change the game.Snowball Rally is the first winter driven exotic and luxury car rally. Yes, that’s right – winter driven. Imagine those pristine Lamborghini’s and McLaren’s you see on Instagram sitting idle, now take them out of the safety of their climate-controlled garages and mount them with snow tires.Participants will be traveling in the dead of winter through some the most severe winter climates the United States has to offer. The rally begins in snowy Lake Tahoe, then makes a quick stop in Las Vegas. Things will surely get interesting as the rally heads to Park City, Utah where drivers arrive in the middle of the Sundance Film Festival. The next day sees participants heading further east to Aspen, Colorado.If this doesn’t sound extreme enough, Snowball Rally also rented the Aspen Motorsports Park, where its drivers will get to experience a snow-covered race track over two days, each day ending at the ESPN Winter X-Games!The uniqueness of Snowball Rally doesn’t stop there. The participant list is as exceptional as the event itself. You can’t just write a check and show up – this rally is invite only. The list of participants includes YouTube heavy hitters with over 1.6 million combined subscribers.Snowball Rally has joined forces with some of the most influential social media alumni and automotive industry leaders, turning this exclusive event into a full force media powerhouse. Snowball Rally will surely be blowing up your news feed come January 2017.Learn More Sponsored by:GTCON @gtconCMFR Canada @cmfrcanadaProtective Film Solutions@protectivefilmsolutionsUS Specialty Vehicles @ussvrhinoSpeed Society @speedsocietyVorsteiner @vorsteiner

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By Edward Jones –  December 21, 2016

Over 300 Cars Show For 2016 South Florida Exotic Car "Toy...

Despite the rain, The 2016 South Florida Exotic Car "Toy Rally" has broken all of their previous records thanks to a phenomenal showing of charity, cars and support.Showing up were a long list of special exotic cars, including three Pagani For Sale and many other boutique exotic cars that, altogether, were valued at over $70 million. The cars started off at the home of the Florida Panthers, the BB&T Center. From here, the cars ventured down the road to create an automotive spectacle unlike any other, ultimately finishing at the Goodyear Airship Base, home of the Goodyear Blimp.  An even more important showing than the cars was the 2,800 toys that were donated, along with over $55,000 in cash (still growing). Each year, this event is held to benefit the Toys for Tots charity and 100% of the proceeds go to this wonderful charity. For all of the toys, two moving trucks were used by the USMC to collect them. Now that the toys have been collected, they will be sent out directly to underprivileged children.According to the Toy Rally, they are the "largest single event donor to their local Toys for Tots USMC base" and this is the "largest procession of exotic cars for sale for charity in the country."For those interested in joining next year's event, be sure to visit ToyRally.com or email info@ToyRally.com.

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By Edward Jones –  December 16, 2016

SuperCar Week 2017

As we come up to the 7th Anniversary SuperCar Week January 7-15, 2017, the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County will again issue an official Proclamations proclaiming the second week of January as SuperCar Week.SuperCar Week is 9 days of auto enthusiast events held throughout Palm Beach County each January that culminates on the West Palm Beach Waterfront, the second Sunday of the month, 11 a - 5:30 p. Last year over 100,000 general public and 1000 VIPs attended SuperCar Week and this year, with the additional marketing support of the city and the county they're expecting over 125,000 general public attendance. SuperCar Week includes the SuperCar HorsePower exhibition, opening day of the International Polo Club season in Wellington, Florida, track events at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter and events in Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Island and West Palm Beach.Click Here for Supercars For SaleOn Sunday January 15th, 2017, the one mile length of the West Palm Beach Waterfront is laid out as an auto enthusiast cityscape including designated areas for local and regional dealers/brands, SuperCar Street, Muscle Beach, Memory Lane, Green Street for Electrics, Corvette Court, Viper Blvd., ArtCar Ave., Marine Village for Off Shore PowerBoats, and the Race Village of Race Teams and displays of race vehicles.Learn More

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By Edward Jones –  December 07, 2016

duPont REGISTRY Scottsdale Auction Week After-Party at th...

Every year, thousands of automotive enthusiasts and collectors visit Scottsdale, Arizona for the momentous Scottsdale Auction Week. During this week, auction houses from around the world roll some of the world's finest cars across their blocks. These cars range from classics to modern exotic cars, meaning there's something for everyone.To celebrate this week in the desert that we look for every year, we're throwing an afterparty at the luxurious W Scottsdale. The party will be held January 20, 9 pm - 2 am.For reservations, please call (480)544-3384. W Scottsdale 7277 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 W Scottsdale Website

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By Edward Jones –  December 06, 2016

wannaGOFAST Announces Second Exciting Florida 1/2 Mile Sh...

On November 12-13, 2016, over 280 cars gathered to race at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport in Sulphur Springs, TX for wannaGOFAST's anticipated event. Low elevation and cool temps provided a backdrop for high-speed runs and world record attempts. This year was no exception, as Krazy House Customs' and Billy Ray Motorsports LLC's Cadillac CTS-V hit 185.18 mph to break a CTS-V world record.  Additionally, Mowen of Vengeance Racing set the U.S. half-mile record in their C6 Corvette Z06 with a speed of 205.29. This event was a huge success with smiles and high-speed fun abound.Now, wannaGOFAST is proud to announce the Florida ½ Mile Shootout will be returning TWICE in 2017, both on January 21-22 and on October 28-29. This event is always held at the gigantic Jumbolair Airport in Ocala, FL.  The runway is over 7500 ft long and provides a backdrop for racers to push their vehicles to incredibly high speeds. The track record is currently 233.88 MPH set by Underground Racing in a Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo and they are looking forward to seeing that speed be replaced with something much faster in 2017.  Last year almost 5,000 people were in attendance, making this their biggest event of 2016.  Racing for the January event sold out in only 55 minutes. However, spectator tickets can be purchased at www.wannagofast.com and are unlimited!Registration for the October 28-29 event will open on July 28th at 8am Eastern Time at www.wannagofast.com.Learn More

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By Andrew Nabors –  November 22, 2016

Nashville International Auto Show 2016 Recap

Music City was born out of necessity as a small fort on the Cumberland river. If you are traveling through the south it is almost impossible to avoid the charm and hospitality of Tennessee's capital. Because the local economy is powered by the entertainment industry, Nashville is home to some of the most significant cars ever built. Our annual collaboration with Motor Trend is now into its third year, so we decided to bring something for everyone last weekend. And to capture the collection of exquisite automobiles was our friend Tanner Mashburn of TMash Photos. His photos can be seen in this article.Building the booth requires patience and along with an artistic flair to wow the crowds. In order to accomplish, we turned to our local dealers for an unprecedented display. First in our display was our friends from Velocity Motorcars. With several million dollars of inventory, they arrived with some heavy hitters. From a RENNTECH S65 coupe to a 599 GTO and everything in between, we placed them behind a fence to give an invitation-only experience.Next in was the latest in luxury from Music City Motorcars.They arrived with a Maserati Levante and a Bentley Bentayga for those in need of a luxury SUV. As one of the most prominent Aston Martin franchises in the US, they commissioned the famous graffiti artist Kaves to wrap a new Vanquish Volante. It provided a brilliant contrast to the new DB11, which was finished in slate gray. We placed them inside another VIP area, along with new shotguns from Barrett Firearms.Porsche of Nashville had a nice surprise for us: a new 911 Targa 4S in Miami Blue. Built as a show car by Porsche North America, it has every option for a grand total of $179,000. It was also my first experience driving the new 718 Cayman and it doesn't disappoint. Audi of Nashville, along with BMW and Mini, helped to make it an awe-inspiring display. For those who prefer American power, Ford of Murfreesboro brought the latest in domestic muscle. As one of the most successful Roush dealers, they brought a new Stage III Mustang along with two Roushcharged F-150 trucks. A giant F-350 Black Ops allowed us to tower over our neighbors, and it was a great vantage point to see the entire convention hall.Jaguar/Land Rover of Nashville arrived with an F-Pace and the new Discovery, but the real treat was the Jaguar F-Type and Range Rover Sport. Those two were SVR models equipped with the supercharged 550 hp V8 engine. Last to arrive was a new McLaren 570GT from McLaren Philadelphia.A big thanks to all of our dealers and fans who helped to make Nashville 2016 a show for the record books. Our next event will be the Tampa Auto Show December 2nd to the 4th at the Tampa Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you there.

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By Edward Jones –  November 10, 2016

Pagani Raduno - The Touge Run Takes Over Japan

For this year's Pagani Raduno, the Italian hypercars took over Japan. One of the most exciting parts of this year's event had to be the Touge Run they ventured on.(Related - 11 Paganis and an LED Lamborghini Shut Down Japanese Car Show)Togue runs are street races held on the mountainside roads of Japan that consist of gorgeous twists and turns. If you've ever watched the popular cartoon show Initial-D, you know exactly what I'm talking about.While the group of Paganis didn't go drifting around the corners or flying at high speeds, they still looked beautiful going through the roads. In the video below from effspot, you'll be able to see the Paganis in action for yourself on the Japan roads. On top of driving through the roads, they also flew through the Fuji International Speedway for quite the spectacle.Every Pagani Raduno event never ceases to amaze me and their Touge Run is no exception to that.All Pagani For Sale

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By Edward Jones –  November 09, 2016

Top 10 Auctions America Hilton Head Island 2016 Results

Auctions America recently had their second annual sale at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance on November 5. This "boutique" event lasted for just one day, but sent around 120 automobiles across the auction block.There were fantastic cars being offered at the event, some of which we had covered in the past. But now that we have the full results, we can see just how much these cars went for.The top 10 sales were as follows: Lot 168:  2004 Porsche Carrera GT,  $800,000.00 Lot 171:  1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra,  $726,000.00 Lot 184:  1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster,  $665,500.00 Lot  142:  2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition,  $305,250.00 Lot  146:  1960 Maserati 3500 GT by Touring,  $222,750.00 Lot  173:  1983 Ferrari 512 BBi,  $175,000.00 Lot 169:  1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster,  $163,900.00 Lot 172:  1958 Jaguar XK 150S Roadster,  $125,400.00 Lot 174:  1965 Shelby Cobra,  $115,000.00 Lot 164:  1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe,  $110,000.00 (equal) / Lot 191:  1967 Porsche 911S Coupe,  $110,000.00 (equal) Full Results

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