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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 Sponsored Article – February 23, 2023

CarCoterie To Launch The Hangar Amelia Island

Inaugural event to feature rare classic cars and vintage aircraft.

By Edward Jones – November 15, 2022

Dallas-Based Cars & CoVerica Event Brings Automotive Enth...

Presented by Cars & CoVerica. Cars & CoVerica is a Dallas-based car enthusiast network and meet and greet for owners of ultra-luxury, exotics, vintage, and unique cars. Despite being founded only 3 years ago, Cars and CoVerica has rapidly grown to be one of Dallas’ most well-respected car events. With an exclusive, yet laid-back atmosphere, this is the perfect place to hang out and get to know fellow car enthusiasts in the area. This event occurs on the second Saturday of every month (April through November - weather permitting). Recently, the event held its annual Charity Fundraiser in October and featured a 1 of 1 Prototype, the 1995 Ford GT90. We are truly honored and grateful to host such a fun and generous car community. - Cars & CoVerica Visit CarsandCoVerica.com

By Edward Jones – July 14, 2022

Festival Del Toro Rally 2022 Recap

Presented by Festival Del Toro. The first Festival Del Toro rally in collaboration with Lamborghini Paramus, and the third in total, has come and gone, leaving behind incredible photos and participants who will never forget the experience. Nicknamed the "Rilevare," which translates to "the takeover," this rally had approximately 57 Lamborghinis showing up in total for the event. (Images by @Great.dt) To start off the rally, all participants enjoyed breakfast together at Lamborghini Paramus, getting a chance to know each other and also putting their respective decals on their Lamborghinis. Next, the group left the dealership and headed towards their next stop, traversing through the backroads near Paramus, New Jersey. Staying as a "herd," the group arrived at their destination, High Point Lookout which is the highest peak in New Jersey. It was at this spot that the participants regrouped and enjoyed the view before heading toward their final destination in Morristown, NJ. The destination? the 5-star restaurant 1776 by David Burke. Each participant enjoyed a 4-course meal with celebrity chef David Burke in attendance. As a nice cherry-on-top, thanks to the mayor of Morristown and David Burke's team, the rally was able to reserve 60 spots in front of the restaurant with police officers reserving the spots. This allowed all of the Lamborghini to put on a beautiful lineup in the center of Morristown Square. The 3rd Festival Del Toro was a fantastic event that gave all participants an unforgettable day of luxury and Lamborghinis that they'll never forget. Be sure to be on the lookout for the fourth event!

By Edward Jones – June 20, 2022

Concorso Ferrari & Friends: A Supercar Gathering to Suppo...

Presented by Concorso Ferrari & Friends. Concorso Ferrari & Friends is Southern New England’s signature automobile event in support of Connecticut Children’s. The annual event attracts thousands of Connecticut Children’s supporters and regional car enthusiasts and includes a display of nearly 200 Italian supercars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Since its inception in 2001, Concorso Ferrari & Friends has raised more than $1.6 million in support of Connecticut Children’s nationally recognized, innovative and specialized care for children. The highlight of Concorso Ferrari & Friends is the 11am arrival of the Connecticut Children’s Heroes Parade, where Connecticut Children’s patients, grateful parents and heroic caregivers co-pilot Italian supercars. Their red carpet arrival is not to be missed! New this year, Concorso Ferrari & Friends will host an exclusive luncheon at the Farmington Polo Grounds during the car show from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Offering covered seating, the reception will include a formal program with a children's patient speaker, buffet lunch, and a cash bar. Guests will also be delighted by featured guests Ed Welburn, a legend in the global automotive industry, and John Nikas, an award-winning historian, and automotive writer. Mr. Welburn has been referred to as “the man who brought beauty back to GM.” He was just the sixth head of design for General Motors and the first to lead the division on a global level. The New England Supercar Club will bring their popular Cars and Coffee event to the Farmington Polo Grounds at 8am to complement this auto-filled day. Thousands of spectators, patients and car enthusiasts will attend the event, which runs until 4pm. This 100 percent open-air event safely hosts huge crowds of auto aficionados while raising critical funds to support the kids and families who rely on Connecticut Children’s for their care. We invite you to participate in Concorso Ferrari & Friends with a corporate sponsorship, car registration, vendor space or donation. Sponsors, spectators and car owners will enjoy a day full of supercars, face painting, Valentine the Clown, food trucks, SimCraft racing simulator, music and driver interviews. For more information, click here or email Summer Sivetz at ssivetz@connecticutchildrens.org. Event Info

By Edward Jones – May 26, 2022

Hypercar Invitational 2022: The Next-Generation of the Am...

Presented by Hypercar Invitational 2022. Limited spots are still available for the Hypercar Invitational 2022. To sign up and learn more about this event, click here. Additionally, you can bid on passenger laps in insane hypercars at the event like the Koenigsegg Agera RS 'Draken' and 'Valhalla' on the event's Instagram page. All of the money raised from these auctions will benefit Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. When the pandemic took over the world, many in the automotive industry were dealt a blow as the traditional auto shows were all canceled and postponed. This led many to look for new outlets so that they could show off their latest automotive offerings. One event that hasn't had to change a thing and was actually a step ahead of everyone else is the Hypercar Invitational. Image Source: Bugatti While many events are just now changing their ways as the traditional automotive show starts to sunset, the Hypercar Invititational's founder already had this in motion back in 2018 when the event was founded. Knowing that automotive enthusiasts and collectors were hungry for a new way to experience the latest and greatest automotive, Alessandro Borroni created the Hypercar Invitational. This exclusive event allows attendees to not only see the latest creation from the world's most prestigious automakers, but also witness them in action. That's thanks to the event's location: The Weathertech Laguna Seca Raceway. What's more, a select group of attendees will be able to actually experience the cars on the track for themselves in the cockpit. " width="680"> For this year's Hypercar Invitational, the event organizers have hand-selected a group of top collectors and sports car buyers to take part in the three-day, curated event. During those days, the event's partner brands will be able to share their stories and latest offerings with the guests. Brands participating in this year's event include Bugatti, Pagani, Zenvo, Hennessey, Aston Martin with the Valkyrie AMR Pro, Dallara and Lucid. Many dealer sponsors will also be on hand, like O’Gara Coach, Boardwalk Pagani & Lamborghini, Luxury Collection, Miller Motorcars and Ferrari of Silicon Valley. You'll be hard-pressed to find an event that offers such an intimate experience with the world's most exclusive automakers and dealerships. The Hypercar Invitational 2022 will take place June 9-12th and the cost of a ticket is set at $7,500 for the 3.5-day event. This price includes track time, pro-celebrity coaching, track support, luxury meals and dinners, luxury suites, and cocktail events. Hypercar Invitational notes that around 100 guests will be able to partake in this year's event, allowing it to remain intimate so that attendees and participating companies can have ample time to create new relationships. For more information, be sure to click the button below to view the Hypercar Invitational website. Learn More

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By Edward Jones – April 26, 2022

Enter to Win a Chance to Build Your Dream Porsche and Hel...

Presented by the Diabetes Foundation. Don't miss your chance to win a $99,000 gift certificate to Jack Daniels Porsche! For the 37th Diabetes Foundation Porsche Raffle, things have been shaken up in a fantastic way. While in previous years the winner received a new Porsche 911, the winner of this year's event will win a $99,000 gift certificate to Jack Daniels Porsche. With that gift certificate, the winner will be able to build the Porsche of their dreams. From a 911 to even a Taycan, there are so many options available from Porsche that the gift card could go to. Essentially, the winner of this raffle will have an incredibly enjoyable time putting together their dream Porsche and even more fun driving their new ride when it gets delivered. Please help the Diabetes Foundation make a difference in the lives of many people fighting diabetes and its complications every day. Diabetes is hard, but getting help shouldn’t be. The Diabetes Foundation exists to ensure children and adults with diabetes that need help, get help. You can purchase a ticket(s) with a credit card or a check. Checks not cashed will be returned to sender. Checks must be received by June 15, 2022. Online sales need to be made by June 17, 2022 by 11:50 pm. Only 4,000 tickets will be sold so act fast. Enter Raffle About the Diabetes Foundation - The Diabetes Foundation offers free education and support programs in partnership with medical, health and wellness professionals to ensure that individuals with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes have the knowledge and tools necessary to reduce their risk of developing diabetes or delay or avoid the long-term complications of living with uncontrolled blood sugar.

By Edward Jones – March 22, 2022

Festival Del Toro: The Lamborghini Enthusiast's Dream Rally

Presented by Festival Del Toro. Festival Del Toro is a Lamborghini enthusiast rally. Entering our third year, Festival Del Toro has become an established Lamborghini-only event for drivers and owners of the brand. Focusing on providing high-quality events catering to the Lamborghini community. Traveling along some of the most scenic routes the Northeast has to offer, stopping along the way for rest, views, and chat. Each year's rally concludes at some of the very best culinary experiences in the entire region. With different giveaways and surprises, Festival Del Toro is an event not to be missed and sure to be enjoyed by all involved. Open to only the first 63 Lamborghini drivers and their guests, Festival Del Toro celebrates Lamborghini; the cars, the community and the spirit. To see what you can expect, be sure to follow the Festival Del Toro Instagram account and to register, click the button below. Registration Page

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 – 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

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