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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Edward Jones – February 18, 2022

Q&A With Luxury Rally Club About The Upcoming Porsche Car...

Presented by Luxury Rally Club. In the automotive world, we are starting to feel a sense of normalcy with the experiential side of things ramping up. Events and rallies are coming back in full force, but no one does it quite like Luxury Rally Club. You may remember hearing about the Lamborghini Countach Rally this past summer, which was an event that very few people would be able to accomplish. Luxury Rally Club made it look easy and plans on breaking the internet again while creating automotive history with the upcoming Porsche Carrera GT Rally. We sat down with LRC’s Co-Founder Trevor Johnson to learn more about who they are, what they do and what's in store for the future. Image by @arthurbrassseur duPont REGISTRY: What is Luxury Rally Club? Luxury Rally Club: We put on private exclusive experiences for rare collectors and automotive enthusiasts. We strive to become the number one experiential company in the automotive space. dR: How did you start LRC, how did this idea come about? LRC: In 2017 I retired from a 15-year professional ice hockey career spanning across 7 different countries. During that time I played for the Italian national team and learned to speak fluent Italian. Hockey was my life and retirement was extremely difficult but I took a job as a brand ambassador for a luxury travel company immediately following that season. After meeting people from all over the world I used both of these experiences to build a large network. As my network expanded, I began to learn more and more about the luxury world and quickly discovered the opportunity and need to put on my own events. Through hockey connections and being Canadian one of the really special things I get to do is organized ice hockey all over the world for Justin Bieber and his team. I was delivering a custom Lamborghini jacket for JB that we had made for his birthday from Italy to LA. While staying in LA I was introduced through a mutual friend to Craig Ekberg my partner in LRC. He said, “Hey, I'm putting on this cool rally with a few of my friends that own WO Bentleys if you want to join us and help.” I had to ask him what a rally was, and he explained how it's an unforgettable drive paired with staying at luxury hotels. I immediately thought, “wow, I can book hotels for these guys”. I helped him with the hotel side of things and ended up joining them on the rally and saw the opportunity that putting 50-100 ultra-high net worth individuals in one room has an extreme value that goes along with it for brands. On the first rally, I was doing everything logistically from making sure all the bags made it to the right place to meeting with the Bentley owners throughout the day and late into the night, etc. We knocked it out of the park that first time and everyone was so thrilled with how the rally went. Even the co-drivers had a fantastic time because we took the time to include them in everything we did as well as gift them with luxury products that added to the experience. Craig and I sat down after to discuss the success we just had and strategize continuing to host more rallies. I knew at that moment we had a business and a great idea. dR: What rallies have you put on recently? LRC: Since the start, we have done three Bentley Rallies including the 100 years of Bentley Rally into Pebble Beach, the Route 66 National Park Rally with the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Lamborghini Countach Rally with Curated and the Endo Rally. In addition, we have also hosted the Preserve concourse and the Rolling Hills Country Club Wine and Car events for two consecutive years, despite 2 years lost to Covid and navigating that challenge. Image by @arthurbrassseur dR: What’s next for LRC? LRC: We want to be the number one experiential company in the automotive industry ---and be more involved in all of the automotive events that happen around the world. We want to create packages that help involve everyone in the car community during events such as Pebble Beach. Pebble Beach is a good example because there are a variety of exclusive events throughout the area, so we want to create an all-inclusive experiential package that includes access to all of these places. We also want to do more stagnant events since we are partnered with The Quail and put on the Santa Lucia Preserve Party, and have a VIP Paddock at Laguna Seca. We plan to do more things like this. We encourage partners and clients of LRC to feel like they are invited to everything. We also want to continue to do these Anniversary Rallies around the world with the backing of the OEM’s. Getting these like-minded people together in one place will forever be the best experience. Especially since you can put miles on your car now without them depreciating a lot in value. Image by @arthurbrassseur With COVID hitting I had a chance to look at how to make this business more sustainable, I brought in our CTO Jesse Teindl who has big ideas and a passion for cars and technology. Having someone I knew I could trust, with the same values and goals for LRC, we're looking to the future and finding new and exciting ways to offer our exclusive bespoke services to people across the globe. Luxury Rally Club will continue to strive to put on events that exceed expectations, while also trying to reach a wider demographic and making partnerships with companies that we can stand behind. dR: Why Carrera GT? LRC: This has always been a car on our radar and arguably one of the hottest on the market today! The way the Carrera GT conversation started was when Jimmy Prountzos, a Porsche expert and owner of Junipero Serra Porsche Mercedes in California, called me and said: “I saw what you did with the Countach Rally. Can we recreate that with the CGT?” After hanging up the phone, ten minutes later we had the Porsche Carrera GT Rally in motion! dR: What should people expect on the Carrera GT Rally? LRC: Expect to make history with like-minded Carrera GT owners and enthusiasts and people that really enjoy driving their cars. Not to mention we bought out the famous French Laundry for a night. We are going to multiple top wineries to bring this first-class experience full circle, all while celebrating the cars. This is not just a car meetup, it is a luxurious life experience that everyone is going to enjoy. People just show up with their cars and we take care of the rest, we will handle the whole process from door to door. Every aspect will be handled by us, just come and enjoy your car. On top of all that, each attendee should expect a surprise visit from some very influential people, some of which may be related to the history of the CGT as well as a special appearance by Porsche! You are not going to want to miss this! For more information on how to be a part of history, click the link below! Contact: info@luxuryrallyclub.com Visit Website Image by @arthurbrassseur

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By Edward Jones – February 11, 2022

2022 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Recap: $740 Million Wor...

Dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Ferrari. During the four days of the 2022 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, a total of over 2,000 people showed up to enjoy the lovely sights of Ferraris. These guests enjoyed the almost 300 cars that were on display, all of which had a total value of over $740 million. Here's a breakdown of the cars that were included during the four-day event: 25 cars took part in the Track Day at the Concours Club and 30 at the Tour d'Eleganza on Thursday 30 cars took part in the Tour d'Eleganze on Friday 150 cars were selected for the Consorso on Saturday 85 cars and six motorbikes took part at Mar-a-Lago for the Classic & Sports Sunday The 2022 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic was more than just cars, however, as it was also focused on charity. A portion of the ticket prices was gathered for charity, resulting in a total amount of $103,450 being donated to the selected charity projects. In addition to the amount raised from tickets, the charity auction on Saturday night raised exactly $20,000. The benefitting charities included The American Council of the Blind Scholarship Fun, The A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Art of West Palm Beach, The Piston Foundation, and The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation. Cavallino Classic will be continuing its "world tour" in Modena at the end of May before heading to the Middle East in November. The next Palm Beach event will take place next year, January 2023. Visit Canossa.com For More Info Source: Canossa Events

By Motorsport Network – January 28, 2022

Canossa Events Partners With RM Sotheby’s On Global Portf...

Motorsport Network, the integrated digital platform that is the destination for millions of automotive and racing fans has announced that its premium motoring events business, Canossa Events has formed a long-term partnership with RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest car collector auction house. Under the new agreement, RM Sotheby’s becomes the primary sponsor and official auction partner of all Cavallino events worldwide. The new partnership began with the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, which celebrated its 31st anniversary event last weekend. Canossa Events and RM Sotheby’s have a long-standing relationship, with the auction house having supported the Modena Cento Ore, one of Europe’s most exclusive and highly regarded motorsport events for many years. Now the partnership is elevated to a new level that will see the two companies collaborate on a global level as Canossa expands its presence throughout Europe, the United States and the Middle East. Under Canossa’s stewardship the Cavallino Classic event has expanded into Italy with the Cavallino Classic Modena and the Cavallino Classic Middle East in December 2022. Canossa Events was formed in 2010 and is synonymous with excellence in road touring events. The company organises over 250 events a year, including the legendary Modena Cento Ore, a five day timed and regularity road rally in the spirit of the old Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, that cuts a swath across the stunning scenery of Italy also featuring races in some of the most famous circuits. Canossa is best known for its classic car rallies and its supercar motor touring events that blend exotic collectable cars, world-class hospitality and road adventures set in some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes across Europe, the US and the Middle East. The company has offices in Milan, Greenwich, Connecticut and Dubai. Luigi Orlandini, Chairman and CEO of Canossa and Cavallino, says: “I am very glad to announce our new partnership with the leading auction house firm RM Sotheby’s. We have been friends and partners for the last ten years at the Modena Cento Ore. We share the same values and passions, and I can’t think of a better way to further develop our friendship than with Cavallino Classic.” Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions at RM Sotheby’s, says: “We are delighted to have forged a long-term partnership with Canossa and its portfolio of spectacular events. RM Sotheby’s is a luxury brand, and we choose to align with the best in the business and with people who share our love and enthusiasm of the collector car hobby. Canossa has a worldwide reputation for excellence, and we are proud to partner with them and to help enhance the participant experience across all their automotive events.”

2020 Best of Show owned by Dr. Workman shown by Collection Mgr. Tom Hill.

By Edward Jones – January 19, 2022

15th Annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance Preview

Presented by Boca Raton Concours - The 15th annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation on February 25-27, 2022 at The Boca Raton announces auto enthusiasts will celebrate with the Marque of the Year, Pre-War Chrysler & Imperial Coach Built. The Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance is the world’s largest Concours owned by a charity, and fully benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Founded and directed by Rita & Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group, which benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and more than 12,000 at-risk youth it serves. “To date, the event has raised more than $10 million for the charity,” says Event Co-Founder Rita Case. This year’s 2022 event Co-Chairs are Marc Cannon of AutoNation and Rita Case of Rick Case Automotive Group. Rita Case is auctioning off their first-delivered Maserati MC20, brand new, waiting for the highest bidder to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Bidders do not need to be present to win the auction as the highest bidder. Go to bocacde.com and enter your official bid. The weekend kicks off on Friday, February 25th with a Private VIP Welcome Reception at The Boca Raton. The invitation-only event will be exclusively for Annual Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award Winners, Big Wheel Members, Celebrity Guests and VIP Sponsors. On Saturday, February 26th features the formal Grand Gala Seated Dinner, Live Auction & Comedian Stand-up Performance at The Boca Raton. Prior to dinner, guests enjoy a cocktail reception and have the opportunity to bid on unique items at the silent auction. Immediately following the cocktail reception, guests are served a gourmet dinner during which they have the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind trips and exotic vacation packages. The Saturday evening’s grand finale features a private performance by a top nationally recognized comedian, Howie Mandel. Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 30 years. He can currently be seen on NBC’s flagship series America’s Got Talent where he has served as a judge for eleven seasons. He recently finished production on his new documentary Howie Mandel: But Enough About Me. Other recent projects include judging NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions, CNBC’s Deal or No Deal where he served as executive producer and host and Nat Geo Wild’s Animals Doing Things where he co-hosted with his son Alex. He also executive produced the Quibi series Kirby Jenner. In 2019 he released his first solo special in 20 years Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club. Additionally, during the gala, guests will enjoy the presentation of Automotive Lifetime Achievement Awards as follows: Automotive Race Car Driver Lifetime Achievement Award: American Race Car Champion, Jeff Gordon. Gordon, a Four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Three-time Daytona 500 winner and Five-time Brickyard 400 winner. Additionally, one of Gordon’s NASCAR race cars will be on display during the weekend; Automotive Manufacturer Lifetime Achievement Award: SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors North America; Automotive Dealer Lifetime Achievement Award: Lilliam & Gus Machado, Founder & Owner of Gus Machado Ford of Hialeah and Gus Machado Ford of Kendall. 15-17 August, 2014, Brooklyn, Michigan USA Jeff Gordon ©2014, Jennifer Coleman, NKP The weekend continues with the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance on Sunday, February 27th led by Grand Marshal and TV host of Chasing Classic Cars, Wayne Carini. The morning begins with judges walking through the show field meeting and greeting automobile and motorcycle owners along with enthusiasts. Guests from around the world experience an automotive showcase like no other, featuring over 200 cars and motorcycles from an array of time periods. Auto enthusiasts can view the Marque of the Year, Pre-War Chrysler & Imperial, Coach Built and several Features of the Year: Chrysler & Imperial post-war 1946, 1957, 1958-1975. This year’s Special Display Classes include: 30 under 30; Tuner Cars and 1963-1967 Corvette Coupes plus other special displays. An expert panel of judges who selects the finest vintage, antique, classic and exotic vehicles based on period, presentation and style. Additionally, this year’s Automobile Collector of the Year: Guy Lewis and Debut cars include: 1937 Horsch,1914 Sterns-Knight and 1963 Porsche 356. Purchase Tickets

By Edward Jones – January 19, 2022

The Naples Automotive Experience Continues to Expand for ...

Presented by Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America – The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America presents Southwest Florida’s premier luxury car event — the Naples Automotive Experience. The Experience begins with The Jetport Reception on Thursday, February 3, 2021. On Friday, February 4th, The Naples Motorcar Auction will be held at Ultimate Garages. This event is held in partnership with The Saratoga Automotive Museum. The 18th Annual Cars on 5th Concours will be on Saturday, February 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples. Cars on 5th is the largest one-day event in Naples. More than 700 cars, including more than 150 Ferraris and 450 other Supercars, Porsche, Corvettes, vintage, and muscle cars, will be exhibited along 5th Avenue South. The first Annual Supercar Poker Run will be held on Sunday, February 6th. Details and ticket purchase links are below: Proceeds from Cars on 5th events support St. Matthew’s House in its work to provide programs and services for those struggling with homelessness, hunger, substance abuse and poverty in Southwest Florida. St. Matthew’s House has been a leader in providing food and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIP and general admission tickets are available for advance sale now. Advance tickets for the Concours are $30 per person for general admission (age 12 and over), $35 at the gate. Advance VIP, all-access tickets are $100 per person. VIP tickets include admission to the main show, plus exclusive access to the VIP Scuderia area where the highest value Ferraris will be showcased. Complimentary drinks, wine tasting, and food by Delicious by Design Catering are included in the VIP ticket as well as private restrooms. Pre-ordering is recommended as sales will be limited this year and may not be available the day of the event. The Naples Auto Experience Jetport Reception will be held on Thursday, February 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Naples Airport at the Elite Jets Hangar and outdoor tarmac. The evening will feature exotic cars, private jets, a helicopter, a special boat, automotive artwork, a cigar lounge, fine wines, music and great food. Advance reservations are required. Admission is $300 per person. Purchase Tickets for Jetport Reception The Naples Automotive Auction will be held on Friday, February 4th, Consignment information and bidder passes can be found at this link. Purchase Cars on 5th Concours Tickets

By Edward Jones – January 18, 2022

How to Attend the Prestigious Cavallino Classic 2022

From January 20 to January 23 Cavallino Classic will be back in its full splendor in the wonderful setting of Palm Beach. A memorable journey made of jewels on four wheels, superb hospitality, culinary delights, and Made-in-Italy excellences. This year Cavallino entrants and guests will have the chance to enjoy new exclusive benefits and services by choosing between different packages options. CAVALLINO PATRONS Cavallino’s patrons will receive a unique all-inclusive package equal to $ 5,400 ($500 of this ticket will be donated to charity) from Thursday through Sunday. This exclusive offer embraces the absolute best of the experience and gives access to all the scheduled events. Thursday: entrance pass to The Concours Club with the possibility to drive one or more cars on the racetrack – only for Cavallino entrants. This is a unique opportunity, as the track is usually open to its members only. Friday: includes participation in the Cavallino Classic Tour d’Eleganza, which will start with a lunch on the ocean at the only Relais & Chateaux in Florida: the Royal Blues Hotel and finish at the glamorous Cavallino Classic Party at The Breakers. Saturday: the heart of the program is the Concorso d’Eleganza. For patrons, the day starts with early access to the concours field and continues with all-day access to the VIP lounge and to the even more exclusive the Piazza d’Eleganza Patron’s Hospitality Lounge, and to the Gala Dinner. The day will start at 10am (9am for the Patrons) and will run until 4:30pm. The Awards ceremony will take place on the lawn at the Breakers at 3:30pm, including the People’s Choice Award that all spectators can vote. The Gala dinner start at 7.30pm with a totally new format, hosted this year by chef William, grandson of Enzo Ferrari’s personal cook, who will be coming on purpose from Modena and will prepare hand-made tortellini and other typical delicacies. The major awards will be presented during the dinner. The VIP lounge on the Ocean Lawn will serve breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. The Patrons’ Lounge in the Mediterranean Courtyard will also serve a gourmet lunch Patrons will also vote for a special award Sunday: entrance pass to The Classic & Sports Sunday and the charity brunch at Mar-a-Lago. If desired, for all patrons there will be an acknowledgment in the event program and post-event coverage in Cavallino Magazine, and a special thank you gift for the contribution to the event. Purchase Tickets VIP TICKETS This year, special access to the Concorso d’Eleganza has been designed for VIP guests and will grant access to the Concorso and Awards Ceremony with an exclusive invitation to the special VIP Hospitality Lounge, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and drinks all day. The ticket includes an invitation to the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction. The price is $ 1,800 ($200 of this ticket will be donated to charity). The one-person access offers the possibility to present one or more cars. Purchase Tickets SPECTATOR TICKETS Spectators are welcome on Saturday at The Breakers, where they will enjoy the Concorso, the Awards Ceremony on the lawn, and the spectacular line-up of 75 Ferraris, dedicated to the celebration of the Prancing Horse 75th anniversary. The entrance fee is $ 280 ($30 of this ticket will be donated to charity). Purchase Tickets CAVALLINO CLASSIC TOUR D’ELEGANZA Participation in the Cavallino Classic Tour d’Eleganza for two persons and one car. Guests will enjoy the tour, the lunch by the sea at the Hotel Royal Blues, and the Cavallino Classic Party on the Ocean Lawn. The price IS $ 780 ($100 of this ticket will be donated to charity). CLASSIC AND SPORTS SUNDAY: Classic & Sports Sunday is an exclusive Charity Brunch at Mar-a-Lago Club and provides the opportunity to display one pre- or post-war (1970) classic sports car or Italian modern sportscar. The admission ticket is $480 per person ($100 of this ticket will be donated to charity), Purchase Tickets

By Edward Jones – January 05, 2022

Join the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic for an All-Italian ...

The Palm Beach Cavallino Classic in January will bring more Italy to sunny Florida. The Concorso d’Eleganza is world-famous for the Italian excellence brought by the unequaled cars featured on the green lawn of The Breakers. This year the sensory experience will be complete, with high-quality delicacies, great wine and amenities from the land that gave birth to Ferrari. The menu of the Gala Dinner will feature exquisite dishes from the hometown of Enzo Ferrari: Modena. In collaboration with the Executive Chef of The Breakers, the Gala’s menu will be created by chef William, grandson of Cesira Fosatti, Enzo Ferrari’s personal cook back in the 1950’s. He’s running his restaurant near Modena, specializing in some of the most famous dishes from Emilia-Romagna, a region globally known for its unforgettable cuisine. For this special evening only, he will work side by side with Angela and Graziella, two “sfogline,” masters in the art of making true Emilia-Romagna “tortellini.” It will be a unique opportunity to taste real Modenese cuisine in Palm Beach! The menu of the Gala Dinner will be completed by excellent Italian wines, including Italy’s best sparkling wine: Ferrari Trento, the official toast of Formula 1, and of Cavallino Classic in the world. This will be a Classic unlike any other. Visit Cavallino.com

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 30, 2021

Dimmitt Automotive Group's 2021 Toys For Tots Rally

Presented by Dimmitt Automotive Group - For nearly 20 years, the Dimmitt Automotive Group has hosted a Toys for Tots toy drive and exotic car rally. In 2020, over 130 exotic, luxury and supercars filled with thousands of children's toys made their way to the Toys for Tots Distribution Center in Tampa, FL. Facilitated by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots distributes toys to the children of families who cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas. Dimmitt Automotive Group The Dimmitt Automotive Group, with locations in St. Pete, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, and Homosassa, will be collecting new, unwrapped toys at all of their campus locations now through December 4th. The organization, as part of its Dimmitt Cares community initiative, has also committed to providing 97 new bikes to commemorate the group’s 97 years doing business in the Tampa Bay area. The exotic car rally will depart at 9:30 a.m. on December 5th from the St. Petersburg campus located at 3333 Gandy Boulevard in Pinellas Park, FL. Led by the Hillsborough County Sherriff motorcycle motorcade, the rally will make its way to the Toys for Tots Distribution Center in Tampa. Dimmitt Automotive Group This year, the size of the rally participants will be limited, and registration is required in advance. To learn more, contact marketing@dimmitt.com. Discover The Dimmitt Toys For Tots Rally

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By Jordan Aquistapace – November 17, 2021

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee at Armature Works: All For ...

Come join us on November 20th at Armature Works in Tampa, FL to support Toys For Tots. duPont REGISTRY™ presents Cars and Coffee on the River at Armature Works on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 8:00-11:00 AM. Beautifully located along the Hillsborough River, attendees will enjoy viewing classic, luxury and exotic automobiles courtesy of guests and sponsors. Event-goers are encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts for children including toys, bicycles and other appropriate items to be collected by Toys for Tots at Cars and Coffee on the River. Now, more than ever, less fortunate children are in need of gifts for the Holidays. The goal is to ensure economically disadvantaged children experience a happy Holiday this year, even under such dire circumstances. The duPont REGISTRY™ has been hosting monthly Cars and Coffee events for more than 18 years. Every year in November, the focus is to collect as many toys as possible for Toys for Tots. In February, we suspended Cars and Coffee until further notice and would not otherwise bring about Cars and Coffee on the River if it were not to benefit the children in this time of need. duPont REGISTRY™ has partnered with Armature Works specifically to host a special event for the local community in order to collect donations for Toys for Tots ahead of the Holiday season. Come join us Saturday morning on November 20th to see some of the most exclusive cars in the area, and click below for more information on the event. Learn More About The Event About Toys for Tots: The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and to distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas time. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. In order to better execute the Program, in 1991 the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was created at the behest of the Marine Corps. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

By Edward Jones – November 12, 2021

A Hypercar Exhibit is Coming to the Petersen Automotive M...

A chance to see some of the rarest and fastest cars on the planet. The Petersen Automotive Museum will be welcoming a new exhibit based around hypercars on December 4, 2021, and it's set to be a must-see display. Named the "Allure of the Extreme," this exhibit will include a total of 30 hypercars that will be rotated. There will also be two motorcycles on display that are essentially hypercars on two wheels and include the Lotus C-01 and Aston Martin AMB 001. So far, the confirmed vehicles are: Aria FXE concept Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Caparo T1 Czinger 21C Devel Sixteen Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Hennessey Venom F5 (Design Model) Koenigsegg Agera RS Final Edition Laraki Sahara McLaren Speedtail NIO EP9 Delage D12 Pagani Huayra Hermes Edition RAESR Tachyon Speed Rimac Concept On “Hypercars are a glimpse of the future today,” said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “With this extensive exhibit, we want to nail down what a hypercar is while giving guests the opportunity to view some of the rarest and most luxurious vehicles available.” The first wave of the Allure of Extreme exhibit will be on display from December 4, 2021, to September 22, 2022. The second wave of cars will be on display from September 17, 2022, to May 14, 2023. For more information, be sure to visit Petersen.org. Hypercars For Sale Source: Petersen Automotive Museum

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