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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 – January 17, 2020

The Car Events to Attend This Weekend 01-17-2019

Are you a lover of cars and looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We’ve selected a few events from the duPont REGISTRY Directory that are happening this weekend to help you make your weekend more enjoyable. Check them out! add your event Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2020 Event Start Jan 11 at 8:00AM Event End Jan 19 at 7:00PM 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA Learn More duPont REGISTRY Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2020 After Party Event Start Jan 17 at 9:00PM Event End Jan 18 at 2:00AM 7277 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, USA Learn More duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee Event Start Jan 18 at 6:00AM Event End Jan 18 at 9:00AM 3051 Tech Dr, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33716, United States Learn More Exotics & Espresso @ Prestige Imports Event Start Jan 18 at 10:00AM Event End Jan 18 at 1:00PM 14800 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, FL, USA Learn More see all upcoming events

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By Andrew Nabors – January 10, 2020

WannaGOFAST Builds America's First 1/2 Mile Dragstrip

Half-mile racing is one of the fastest-growing forms of motorsport. A decade ago, it began with a few cars and their friends. After 36 events, they have amassed thousands of fans & competitors. As a sponsor, you can find our latest issue at their races, and we're excited to announce that wannaGOFAST has built America's first half-mile dragstrip. It was a joint project with South Georgia Motorsports Park, as their world-class NHRA 1/4 Mile track was extended to 5,600 feet with full safety & timing upgrades. Located in Adel, it is close to Valdosta and Interstate 75. The first event is scheduled for the weekend of Feb 29-March 1st. Below is coverage of their last event, but now we have the safety of a dragstrip instead of renting a runway. We'll see you there! Wannagofast? " width="680"> Related: WannaGOFAST Florida Shoot Out April Results

By Edward Jones – January 08, 2020

2020 duPont REGISTRY Scottsdale Auction Week After-Party ...

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 on January 17, 2020, 9 pm - 2 am. For reservations, please call (602)405-0099 or email vip@spellboundeg.com W Scottsdale7277 East Camelback RoadScottsdale, Arizona 85251 RSVP Here

By Andrew Nabors – December 05, 2019

Win A McLaren Track Day by Supporting a Great Cause

Winter has arrived, and there are many Americans in need of help. That's why our friends at O'Gara are auctioning a McLaren Track Day to support a great cause. Backed by the Sunset GT Cars & Coffee Show, the highest bidder will win a day at Thermal Club with a World Champion F1 Driver and 3 of your friends. Here are just a few of the details: Experience 1:1 professional coaching, challenge yourself on the timed autocross and wet skidpad. Indulge in premium accommodations including trackside hospitality and fine dining at The Thermal Clubhouse. Vehicle will be provided courtesy of McLaren Beverly Hills. Curated Video Capturing Experience At Track By Professional Videographer Hotel Accommodation at The Parker Palm Springs. Curated Dinner for Four. Booked Flight From LA to Palm Springs. Track Day Experience Will Consist Of: Check-In & Breakfast / Driver’s Brief Group Track Session With F1 World Champion Race Car Driver in McLaren Street Cars / Hot Laps Group Track Session / Autocross Lunch at Thermal Restaurant Group Track Session / Hot Laps Group Track session in GT4 Passenger Hot Laps with F1 World Champion Race Car Driver Event Conclusion / Driver's Debrief This is all possible thanks to O'Gara and McLaren Beverly Hills. All auction proceeds are going to the Los Angeles House of Ruth. "It is the mission of the Los Angeles House of Ruth (LAHR) to provide temporary and bridge housing for homeless families; 80% of whom are victims of domestic violence. It is the commitment of the LAHR community to provide a caring and supportive environment. We strive to empower the families that we serve to move from dependency and abuse to independence and successful futures. The only requirement to enter our program is homelessness and all our services are provided completely free of charge." Click Here To Bid The auction is live and will end on Sunday, December 8th at 11am Pacific Time. If you would like to support the L.A. House of Ruth, donations will also be accepted at the Sunset GT Cars & Coffee in West Hollywood this Sunday. " width="680">

By Edward Jones – November 25, 2019

SCG Boot Beats Ford Bronco in Epic Baja 1000 Race

During this year's Baja 1000 race, there was a big rivalry between two competitors: the Ford Bronco and Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Boot. The original Hurst Baja Boot took on the Bronco multiple times during the 1960s in different races. Now, they're back at it again thanks to the SCG Boot and Ford Bronco R Prototype. The two trucks were in Class 2 and were the only competitors in their class. When it was all over, the Boot took the win as the Bronco did not manage to finish within 34 hours. The Boot 's completion of the race literally came down to the last minute with a time of 33:59:13.947. Like I said, down to the last literal minute of the race. Congratulations to SCG on their win. We can't wait to see more of the Boot! Photos by Boyd Jaynes

By Edward Jones – November 25, 2019

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach November 2019 Recap

Presented by Cars & Coffee Palm Beach - Cars & Coffee Palm Beach November Edition celebrated the spirit of giving with thousands of display vehicles, tens of thousands of spectators, charities, vendors, stores, giveaways, family fun, and more. Cars & Coffee Palm Beach at Palm Beach Outlets, the world's largest monthly cars and coffee event, is presented by Adam's Polishes with support from Off Lease Only. Highlights included: 1. Carlin's INDYCAR team, based in Delray Beach, FL, showed everyone why they are a force in motorsports and generous helping hands in the community. For 20 years, Carlin has been a major factor in developing some of today’s most accomplished drivers in the world. The team currently competes in the NTT IndyCar Series, FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula Three European Championship, EuroFormula Open, and the BRDC British F3 Championship. Overall, Carlin has 24 championship titles and more than 400 victories, including wins in series as diverse as Formula 3, GP2 Series, Porsche Supercup and championship victories in Formula 4, FIA Formula 3, Indy Lights and Formula 3.5 World Series by Renault. (Photo by Gregory Scott Ratner) 2. Of course, the Carlin team took time to greet fans as well as enjoy and help distribute duPont Registry magazines. (Photo by Black & Yellow Photos) 3. Mike Vetter and MTV Concepts showcased their new RAZOR Concept car, which caught the attention of all types of supercar enthusiasts.(Photo by Keith Chisholm) 4. European Autobody, Inc.'s Showcase Corner display included a rare Ferrari V10 Targa, 1 of 3 ever factory-produced. The vehicle is part of their award-winning collection, museum, and a new pop-up store in Boca Raton, FL.(Photo by Eric Fernon) 5. Resurrection Muscle Cars brought a huge array of six-figure restomod masterpieces, "today's technology with old school cool." Their collaboration with charity Future6 made for an incredible display on the Showcase Corner and Feature Sidewalk. (Photo by Eric Fernon) 6. It was a chilly, but soon busy morning in the duPont Registry Exotics Area where showgoers enjoyed clean cars and special sales with Adam's Polishes.(Photo by Eric Fernon) 7. K2 Motorcars, Florida's premier luxury auto storage facilities, brought a stunning MSO McLaren for the duPont Registry Exotics Area.(Photo by Gregory Scott Ratner) 8. McLaren Palm Beach headlined the duPont Registry Feature Area with their latest models including a 2020 GT, 720S Spider, exciting 720S coupe specs, and so much more.(Photo by Tony Chicu Kermali/Classic Details Auto Detailing) 9. Colorful McLaren 720S vehicles were everywhere you turned.(Photo by Keith Chisholm) 10. Here is another amazing 720S from that morning, affectionately known as "BluRazor." (Photo by Howard R Jarrett, Jr.) 11. The Hangar Group, which offers fully customizable condos for cars and other collectibles, brought a jaw-dropping display including their customized Ferrari and Ducati.(Photo by The Hangar Group) 12. Also in tow, was an amazing IMSA Ferrari race car. (Photo by Keith Chisholm) 13. As usual, Aston Martin Palm Beach, Jaguar Palm Beach, and Land Rover Palm Beach took center stage with eye-catching luxury vehicles. (Photo by Antti K Arro/561 Detailing) 14. A festive Pantera, one of the crowd-favorites, joined the fun in the duPont Registry Exotics Area too.(Photo by Gregory Scott Ratner) 15. Palm Beach Classics never disappoints with their flagship vehicle, rare Mercedes specs, and fanfare.(Photo by Eric Fernon) 16. Minime Cars & Coffee, the exclusive kids' club hosted by Palm Beach Classics, made sure kids and families had a blast.(Photo by Cars Computers and Cameras) 17. Tis the season at Lexus of Palm Beach, and their display was definitely a gift for showgoers to see. (Photo by Keith Chisholm) 18. Nick's Tune-Ups and Towels, Florida Fine Cars, & Arrigo attracted a variety of enthusiasts with their beautiful luxury, sports, and exotic vehicles in the duPont Registry Exotics & Luxury Area. (Photo by Brygida Tr Consulting) 19. There was no shortage of "the unusual," including a 6x6 parked with Coffee Method, who provided complimentary hot coffee on the cool day.(Photo by Gordon Johner) 20. Pristine Pros, which specializes in commercial odor removal products, offered a comfortable, beautiful and refreshing Mercedes Sprinter and display where showgoers could relax and pick up a copy of duPont Registry.(Photo by Gregory Scott Ratner) 21. 9automotion, as usual, attracted quite an array of Porsche vehicles representing a wide range of models and vintages. Some Porsches arrived VERY early that morning!(Photo by TonyNap CAR-Tography) 22. The 9automotion Porsche crowd seemed to grow every hour.(Photo by 9automotion) 23. Speaking of crowds, Orlando Bimmer Club, Off Lease Only, German Line Motorsports, and Euromotive Performance hosted over one hundred modified, classic, and other rare BMW specs. What a line-up!(Photo by Cars Computers and Cameras) 24. Custom Lamborghinis were also plentiful like this yellow Urus with custom everything including a mini version placed on its hood. (Photo by Antti K Arro/561 Detailing) 25. It may not have been cold enough to snow, but some exotics looked incredible covered in white, like a Lotus and Ferrari that happened to pass each other in line. License plates were on point!(Photo by Ed Maschke) 26. Mission 22 and Legendary 1941 coordinated raffles and a food drive, which attracted close to one hundred specialty Jeeps to their area.(Photo by Jon Way) 27. Always a focal point, Fast Muscle Cars of South Florida's Fast Lane hosted insane classic and muscle machines of all sizes, shapes, vintages, and varieties.(Photo by Eric Fernon) 28. As for muscle, it doesn't get more American Muscle than the 2020 Shelby Supersnake (825+hp) in Grabber Lime that Joe Zahradnik brought to the event. (Photo by Joe Zahradnik) 29. There was definitely something for everyone, even a one-of-a-kind mini truck just back from SEMA.(Photo by Jae Rosier) 30. Everyone is getting in gear for the holiday season and our next event on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Palm Beach Outlets, 8am-12pm. It is the 6th Annual Toy Drive to benefit The Children's Healing Institute. https://www.facebook.com/events/388642155108803/(Photo by Cars Computers and Cameras)

By Edward Jones – November 22, 2019

What To Do This Weekend in the World of Cars

Are you a lover of cars and looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We’ve selected a few events from the duPont REGISTRY Directory that are happening this weekend to help you make your weekend more enjoyable. Check them out! add your event Wheels, Watches, & Whiskey - Dimmitt Automotive Group Event Start Nov 22 at 6:30PM Event End Nov 22 at 9:30PM 3333 Gandy Boulevard, Pinellas Park, FL, USA Learn More LA Auto Show 2019 Event Start Nov 22 at 9:00AM Event End Dec 01 at 8:00PM 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA Learn More San Antonio Auto Show Event Start Nov 21 at 12:00AM Event End Nov 24 at 11:59PM 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA Learn More Charlotte Auto Show Event Start Nov 21 at 12:00PM Event End Nov 24 at 6:00PM 501 South College Street, Charlotte, NC, USA Learn More see all upcoming events

By Edward Jones – November 15, 2019

What To Do This Weekend in the World of Cars

Are you a lover of cars and looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We’ve selected a few events from the duPont REGISTRY Directory that are happening this weekend to help you make your weekend more enjoyable. Check them out! add your event duPont REGISTRY Live at The Tampa Auto Show Event Start Nov 15 at 12:00PM Event End Nov 17 at 6:00PM 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602, USA Learn More duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee Event Start Nov 16 at 6:00AM Event End Nov 16 at 9:00AM Event StartNov 16 at 6:00AM Event EndNov 16 at 9:00AM Learn More Cars and Coffee After Party at Dimmitt Aston Martin Event Start Nov 16 at 8:00AM Event End Nov 16 at 10:00AM 3255 Gandy Boulevard, Pinellas Park, FL, USA Learn More Exotics & Espresso @ Prestige Imports Event Start Nov 16 at 10:00AM Event End Nov 16 at 1:00PM 14800 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, FL, USA Learn More Central California Auto Show Event Start Nov 15 at 10:00AM Event End Nov 17 at 5:00PM 848 M Street, Fresno, CA, USA Learn More see all upcoming events

By Edward Jones – November 14, 2019

Exotics on Las Olas 2019 Recap

Over the weekend, we attended the second Exotics on Las Olas event, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This incredible event hosted 300 of the world's rarest automobiles, drawing 40,000 attendees to check it all out. Not only was this event all about the cars, but proceeds from the event are also set to go to the Wound Veterans Relief Fund. This non-profit organization's mission is to provide emergency financial support to qualified disabled post 9/11 veterans. Gallery and featured Image by Carlile ImageWorks “It was fantastic to see car enthusiasts and the public get up close and personal with this curated collection of cars and that they could interact with car collectors and innovators in auto craftsmanship,” said Floyd Rag, founder, and events director of Exotics on Las Olas. “I’m thrilled with the turnout at Exotics on Las Olas2, where we showcased some of South Florida's rarest vehicles, I can not wait until next year.” VISIT EXOTICSONLASOLAS.COM Below are the duPont REGISTRY Dealer Partners that attended the event. Each of them showed up in a big way, bringing stunning exotic cars for everyone to see. duPont REGISTRY Dealer Partners There are duPont REGISTRY Dealer Partners across the country, from coast to coast. Below are some of our Dealer Partners from the South Florida are that attended Exotics on Las Olas. If you want to see more of our dealer partners, be sure to visit duPontREGISTRY.com. Excell Auto Group Excell Auto Group brought out some serious horsepower to Exotics on Las Olas. There were hypercars and supercars galore in their lineup. You can view it all up above. And if you want to see more, be sure to view their inventory by clicking the button down below. VIEW INVENTORY Ferrari Fort Lauderdale For Ferrari fans, Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale had the perfect selection cars-- they even brought out the ultimate LaFerrari out for all to see. What's more, they were serving coffee right out of their trailer. Now that's how you do it at a show. VIEW INVENTORY Fort Lauderdale Collection South Many haven't had the chance to see the incredible car known as the McLaren Senna. Fort Lauderdale Collection South didn't just bring a Senna but also a Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster and more. This is just a small taste of what they have in their showroom, which you can see by clicking the button below. VIEW INVENTORY

By Edward Jones – November 07, 2019

"Ferraris on the Circle" a Crowd Pleaser

More than 70 Italian exotics fill St. Armands Circle for Nov. 2 event Press Release - On Saturday, November 2, 2019, visitors to Sarasota’s St. Armands Circle were treated to a visual smorgasbord of Italian exotics at the annual ‘Ferraris on the Circle’ event. This year’s event attracted over 70 cars and included several special cars including two Ferrari 488 Pistas—the most powerful V8 in the history of Ferrari—and a La Ferrari, the marque’s stunning limited production hybrid. A percentage of the proceeds gathered from the event will go to Flight to the North Pole flighttothenorthpole.org/), a locally based charity that helps terminally ill children and their families, not only during the Christmas holidays but also year-round. This was the first year for the event under the leadership of the Sarasota Ferrari Drivers Group and co-organizers Joe Brielmann and Jurgen Otto could not have been more pleased with the turnout of both cars and spectators. “The members of the Sarasota Ferrari Drivers Group worked very hard to resurrect this famous event and bring it back to its old glory,” said Otto. “We were delighted to welcome more than 70 cars to the Circle on Saturday; next year we anticipate having more than 100 entries. We appreciate the community’s support and we’re delighted that so many people turned out to view these beautiful cars and support a worthwhile local charity.” Next up for the Sarasota Ferrari Drivers Group is its February 2020 Gala Weekend, which takes place February 28 through March 1, 2020. Organized under the banner of ‘Driving for the Dream,’ the three-day event that includes a Friday night gala dinner at Grove Restaurant, the group’s fourth annual Exotic Car Festival on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch on Saturday the 29th, and a Sunday exhibitors’ brunch and country roads drive. For information on the Gala dinner or Exotic Car Festival, contact Jurgen Otto at (941) 356-4626; ottomotorcars@gmail.com.

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