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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 06, 2019

Eberhard & Co. Announces the Winner of the 2019 Winter Ma...

Guido Barcella and Ombretta Ghidotti, in a 1963 Porsche 356 A Coupé, have won the 31st Winter Marathon, the regularity event exclusively for historic cars built before 1968 and rally cars manufactured prior to 1976. Divided into two loops, and gifted with magnificent weather featuring clear skies, no snow, but bitter cold throughout the two days, and some -14 degrees on the Pordoi pass. In total, competitors completed 420 km over some of the most beautiful roads of the Trentino Alto Adige, with stunning views of the Dolomites. Second place went to the crew of Franco Spagnoli and Giuseppe Parisi in a 1938 Fiat 508 C, while the final podium place was awarded to Gianmaria Aghem and Rossella Conti in a 1965 Lancia Fulvia Coupé 1.2. 100 cars had entered, 94 were at the start. The bright sunshine allowed spectators to fully enjoy the spectacular Madonna di Campiglio Frozen Lake Eberhard Trophy (Trofeo Eberhard del Lago Ghiacciato), the exciting knockout challenge reserved to the top 32 crews, won this year by Alberto Riboldi and Paolo Sabbadini in a 1933 Fiat 508 S Balilla Sport, who prevailed, to be a ‘family-final’ over Riccardo and Federico Riboldi in a 1939 Fiat 508 C, Alberto's son and brother respectively. Third place went to Marco Gatta in his 1959 Porsche 356 A Coupé. Along with the organizers, Mario Peserico, Eberhard & Co. Managing Director, and the guest of honor and Brand Ambassador Miki Biasion, World Rally champion, presented the winners with the awards. view eberhard & co's website Sponsored by Everhard & Co. Eberhard & Co. watches boast over a century of research and passion. Since 1887 the Swiss brand has been synonymous with excellence and innovation, which are represented in precious timepieces with high technical content that have marked important stages: the pocket chronograph, the first wrist chronograph, right up to dual time watches. View Website

By Andrew Nabors – November 08, 2018

Inaugural Exotics On Las Olas Preview

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is home to some of the world's most amazing automobiles. Taking a casual stroll along Las Olas Boulevard, you will be amazed at the exotics cruising to the beach or parked in front of the world's most exclusive boutiques. As the perfect backdrop for a car show, we are proud to announce the First Annual Exotics on Las Olas. What: Broward County's First Annual Exotics on Los Olas When: Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 11am to 2pm Where: SE 6th Avenue to SE 11th Avenue on Las Olas Boulevard How Much: Open to the public, free to attend Taking place from 11am to 2pm on Sunday, November 11th, this Veteran's Day weekend will send all proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. We will be there along with all of our South Florida dealers, on Las Olas between SE 6th and 11th Avenue. This area has seen unprecedented growth in haute couture retail and luxury residential development in recent years, so this show is poised to become one of the premier automotive events of the year. Las Olas Association President Luke Moorman said: “This event couldn’t have come up at a better time for us. Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas are experiencing a significant boom of development and growth and we are looking to expand our brand of luxury lifestyle experiences for residents and visitors from around the country.” Spots are filling up fast, but a few opportunities for sponsorship and participation are still available. If you are interested, please click the link below and we'll see you there! For registration, display and sponsorship inquiries, click the button below, email exoticsonlas@gmail.com, or call 305-725-3096. Learn More Presented by Exotics on Las Olas The first annual Exotics on Las Olas (EOL) is free to attend and open to the public with the automotive showcase spanning from SE 6th Avenue to SE 11th Avenue on Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. A variety of participation and sponsorship opportunities are available for the inaugural event, and further information including VIP attendee and sponsor package pricing and a complete lineup of the various Florida Exotic Car Weekend events to be released in the coming weeks. For registration, display and sponsorship inquiries visit exoticsonlasolas.com or email exoticsonlas@gmail.com. Follow @exoticsonlasolas on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and announcements.

By Andrew Nabors – September 12, 2018

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach August 2018 Recap

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach 8/26, presented by Adam's Polishes, was another sold-out event at Palm Beach Outlets. The monthly gathering featured 2500-3000 display vehicles and over 25,000 spectators. Brand new models, rare and impeccably restored classics, and one-of-a-kind builds were all celebrated. Photo credit: Tom Dowd First in was Lamborghini Palm Beach. The arrived with a sparkling NEW Lamborghini Urus in the heart of the duPont Registry Exotics and Luxury Car Feature Area. Courtesy of Lamborghini Corporate, this Urus SUV boasted impressive European specs, and was displayed with Lamborghini Palm Beach's exciting array of exotic cars, such as their Huracan Performante and Aventador S inventory. Photo credit: Terrance McNeil Next was Aston Martin Palm Beach with a new Vantage coupe. Powered by AMG's twin turbo V8, it is the perfect blend of English luxury and German power. Showcase Corner was packed with custom builds, including a COPO Camaro by Hydra Motor Works Photo credit: Tom Dowd This was probably the first time 3 versions of the Ford Mustang RTR were shown together. They are the brainchild of drifting legend Vaughn Gittin, Jr, and were joined by a 2018 Shelby Super Snake. Our friend John Staluppi brought 3 pristine examples from his Cars of Dreams Museum. Photo credit: crdwraps Palm Beach Hotrods with Master Techs Automotive displayed 20+ custom vehicles by the Showcase, including their signature Pro-Street 1968 Chevelle Photo credit: Eric Fernon Fast Muscle Cars of South Florida, Cruisin' Muscle Cars of South Florida, and a few other private owners displayed over two dozen unique classic, muscle, and hotrod gems on the Showcase Corner and in the Fast Lane Feature Area. Photo credit: Miles DeAngelo Some of Miami's coolest exotic cars and owners rallied to West Palm Beach for the event, including Max Logan with his Gucci Bee Lamborghini Huracan and Fabio Rabelo with his fierce green Huracan Performante. There were head-turning exotic cars as far as the eye could see, including this show-stopping Acura NSX where model Trinity Morisette was caught in action. Palm Beach Classics always brings the party with sophisticated but fun collectibles, especially restored classic Mercedes vehicles of all models and vintages. The last event was no exception. Photo Credit Eric Fernon Steph Black Racing unleashed a rare PRAGA R1 race car in Gulf livery that also got everyone's attention Lusso Motorsports, McLaren Palm Beach, Jaguar Palm Beach, and Hydra Motor Works each brought dozens of exotic and luxury vehicles representing a variety of brands and customizations. Photo credit: Tom Dowd Resurrection Muscle Cars did not disappoint with their display on the Sidewalk Feature Area, which showed off their completed master build, a jaw-dropping classic Mustang, and an exciting 1972 Chevelle convertible still in progress. Photo credit: Tom Dowd It's always wonderful when Bill Mazzoni of BTM Marine attends with one of his fast and fantastic collectibles, like his Limited Edition Ford GT. Photo credit: Martin Ondrus With sunny weather on tap, Backdraft Racing arrived in full force with a variety of their custom, hand-built roadsters. Even bike fans had a lot to enjoy at the last event. Anything and everything on 2 or 4 wheels was there! Photo credit: Tom Dowd Nick Colangelo of Nick's Tune-ups & Towels made his Cars & Coffee Palm Beach debut with his insane custom BMW drift car, a gorgeous Rolls Royce Dawn, and beautiful Bentley Bentayga! The next Cars & Coffee Palm Beach at Palm Beach Outlets is a 5 Year Anniversary Celebration and is Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 8am-12pm. A special 5 Year Anniversary Pre-Party is being held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Seminole Classic Casino from 12pm-3pm. The pre-party is a free event with music, entertainment, free gaming money, Range Rover Velar giveaway, and more. Space is limited. Pre-Party RSVP via Eventbrite We'll see you there!

By Edward Jones – June 29, 2018

ParkUpFront Exclusive Events

Last weekend was full of events. Here is a look at one of our favorites: ParkUpFront Restaurant Rally. Check out the Dallas Team's play-by-play of last weekend's event. Stay tuned for a Restaurant Rally coming to a city near you! EVENT SPOTLIGHT:RESTAURANT RALLY - DALLASOn Saturday we hosted our monthly Restaurant Rally. We started off at Cars and Cannoli at the APEX Hangar in Addison Airport and enjoyed kolaches and mimosas. EUROPA DALLASIf that wasn't enough, you could swing by Europa Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Center all weekend to check out our booth promoting the Supercar Expo in December!UPCOMING EVENT SPOTLIGHT:APEX KABOOM TOWN WATCH PARTYJoin ParkUpFront for an evening at Cars and Cannoli's Kaboom Town Watch Party. This event will take place inside of Addison Airport at the APEX Hangar on July 3rd.This unique and exciting evening will be filled with food, airplanes, an airshow, activities for the kids, exotic and ultra-luxury automobiles and the best fireworks show in the south. Register for this exclusive event using your ParkUpFront app.We are growing and constantly working behind the scenes on adding some really cool new features!Here are the latest features we recently rolled out. Make sure to download the most recent version of ParkUpFront in the App Store.Visit ParkUpFront.com

By Andrew Nabors – June 28, 2018

California Dealership For Sale by Rabin Worldwide

This July is an exciting event for Rabin Worldwide, as, after 60 years in the auction industry, the auction house will conduct their first car dealership auction. Located in Sonora, California, and formerly a Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership, the auction will be on-site and online July 12th.At this auction, you’ll find a wide variety 2015-2017 of pickup trucks, sedans, and many SUVs. We’ll have Dodge RAM 1500’s, 2500’s, Laramie 2500 and Rebel Turbo Diesel. There will be several Jeeps available, including Grand Cherokee SRT’s, Summit’s, LTD’s, and Compass. Four 2016-2017 Dodge Durango and Journey SUV and Crossovers will be for sale, as well as three 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring LTD Mini-Vans. See the list of vehicles below, but I’ll highlight only a few more vehicles, such as our Batman vs. Superman edition Jeep Wrangler, as well as two 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats.The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has a 6.2 liter Hemi supercharged V-8 engine and rocks 707 HP, 6000 RPM, 650 Lb.-Ft. Torque, with 4000 RPM. A rear-wheel drive type, it also has a 19.2” turning radius. They have two colors for you to choose from, one red, which has a 6-speed manual transmission, and one black, with an automatic transmission. Also on hand will be a mango colored SXT Hellcat, with a 3.6 liter v6 24 valve engine and an automatic transmission, if the V8 is a little too hardcore.If the Hellcat doesn’t suit your fancy, one other interesting vehicle for all you DC Comic fans the 2016-2017 Renegade latitude 4x4—Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice Special Edition. Its features include a Carbon Black exterior, black deluxe cloth interior, and features a 2.4-liter multi air engine, a 9 speed 948TE automatic transmission. Sporting 18-inch black rims and gloss black wheels, power seats, and a remote start system, you truly will feel like the Dark Knight riding in this awesome Jeepmobile. Please see the list below, but make sure to check our website regularly for the complete list of vehicles.Learn About This Auction

By Edward Jones – January 31, 2018

Every Car Has A Story, Hear Them at The Classic Auto Show

The Classic Auto Show, March 2-4, 2018 in Los Angeles is the largest 3-day indoor classic car show in the U.S. It’s where the entire classic car community comes together for a celebration of all things on wheels. Whether you are a collector, or, working on your project car, or, simply share a passion for the classics – this event is for you. You’ll see the cars you love, rub shoulders with your favorite auto celebrities, view LIVE restoration and auto detailing demos, and shop a vendor marketplace showcasing memorabilia, and the parts, products, and services you need to restore and care for your cars. The show will exhibit over 1,000 classics on TWO floors of the LA Convention Center including the rarely seen, museum quality classics displayed on the prominent Grand Boulevard, celebrity builds, and hundreds of classics from local car clubs representing all the Domestic and Foreign marques you love. Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno will lead an extensive list of celebrities who will make special appearances, meet with fans and sign autographs at the show’s Celebrity Stage on Sunday, March 4th. Returning to the event will be renowned car designer Chip Foose, Dave Kindig host of “Bitchin’ Rides,” Mike Brewer host of “Wheeler Dealers”,and Wayne Carini host of “Chasing Classic Cars.” Throughout the show, all celebrities will meet with fans, share stories, provide exclusive insights on how their programs are produced and offer expert advice on restoration and motoring. Making their first appearances at CAS is legendary car designer Steve Moal, the show’s grand marshal, preeminent automotive appraiser and frequent “Jay Leno’s Garage” guest Donald Osborne, Porsche customizer and “Urban Outlaw” Magnus Walker; host of “Stacey David’s Gearz” Stacey David, “My Classic Car” hostDennis Gage, “All Girls Garage” hosts Bogi Lateiner and Rachel DeBarros, Kevin Mack and Mike “Horny Mike” Henry of “Count’s Kustoms” and “Counting Cars,” and professional wrestling champion and automobile aficionado Bill Goldberg. NEW! exhibit areas for 2018 The CAS Project Car, a ’67 Camaro will be built in 67 days by renowned builder Jeff Allen, host of The SkidMarks Show an unveiled at the show. The Petersen Automotive Museum will showcase several significant Porsche cars to celebrate the marque’s 70th Anniversary. The Mullin Automotive Museum will provide a select group of Citroëns from founder Peter Mullin’s private collection. Uniquely styled and with features that were ahead of their time, these French classics are among the most prized collector cars in the world, and rarely seen in America, until now. The Women ‘n Wheels Pavilion presented by Automobile Driving Museum will be the show’s first-ever display featuring a special car corral with female only classics. “Women ‘n Wheels” panels will be highlighted with appearances by motorsports legend Lyn. St. James, AskPatty CEO Jody DeVere, All Girls Garage crew Bogi Lateiner and Rachel DeBarros, and Cecile Bukmeier, the first female instructor at NAIT’s Autobody Technician Program. Special car exhibits will be Bogi Lateiner’s “Chevy Montage” all-female build; and “Grease Girl” Kristin Cline, who will also work on her ’60 Ford Falcon in front of a live audience. See Hot Rods from Grand Marshal Steve Moal and Bruce Meyer and several prominent local clubs. Plus, stop by the Hot Rod booth where you can see some cars and meet the editors. The Historic Vehicle Association will bring the world’s most iconic Lowrider, “Gypsy Rose.” On display in the Grand Boulevard, the legendary ’64 Chevy Impala will serve as the centerpiece of a special exhibit that showcases the proud automotive culture borne in East Los Angeles. “Gypsy Rose” will be joined by collections from several of the world’s most popular lowrider clubs, including the Imperial Car Club. Classic Japanese Cars One of the fastest-growing collector car segments, Japanese classics will make their debut at the Classic Auto Show. The “Oldskoolerz” Old Japanese Car Meet will bring over 25 classics including a 1966 Toyota Corona 4-door and 1971 Nissan Skyline Couple GTR “Hakosuka.” Interactive, Fan-Based Features Bring the Hobby to Life The 2018 show will showcase new features including the Restoration Stage and Auto Detailing Studio showcasing daily demos, interviews and discussions. Emcee Thomas Douglas from The Guild of Automotive Restorers will host the Restoration Stage, and Jimbo Balaam from the Auto Detailing Podcast will host the Auto Detailing Studio. The show’s “Movies Under the Cars” will celebrate the 50th anniversary of BULLITT with a private showing for attendees. Fans will get a chance to see the movie among other enthusiasts. And, for the show’s youngest gearheads, they’ll find the CAS KidZone, where they can try out building a mini engine, take a scavenger hunt and more. The Classic Auto Show will take place on March 2-4, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center: South Hall and Kentia Hall. Tickets are available online. Adult tickets start at $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door. Children ages 6-12 are $5 pre-sale, $10 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Enter promo code: DUPONT to save $5 on tickets. For more information please visit www.theclassicautoshow.com.

By Andrew Nabors – March 22, 2017

Festivals of Speed Mission Inn 2017 Preview

If you find yourself around Orlando this weekend, Festivals of Speed is taking over the Mission Inn Resort & Golf Club. Central Florida has an immense exotic car scene, so get ready for some wild sights. As the Presenting Sponsor of the VIP area, we will have room for our fans to enjoy gourmet food, ice cream, and an open bar. VIP Tickets are $75 each, with proceeds going to the Ruggie Family Foundation. On the menu will be black mussels with Belgian endive, along with smoked salmon with prosciutto along with a goat cheese antipasto, grilled chicken, chorizo sausage. These are just a few of the treats you will find in our VIP area.Sunday marks the 5th anniversary of the event at Mission Inn, and the weather forecast looks great. Our friends at Fields Motorcars will have the latest from Mercedes, Porsche, Rolls-Royce models, in addition to several hundred classics and exotics. Mission Inn was built to resemble a vintage Spanish outpost from the Southwest and is situated along the spine of Florida. The resort's golf course offers 36 holes of golf with up to 85 feet in elevation changes. Thanks to this beautiful scenery, Mission Inn is a fantastic location for such an exquisite automotive show.General admission is only $20, and kids 12 and under are free. Located just off the turnpike, this part of Florida is truly breathtaking. The rolling hills of Lake County are the only mountains in Florida, so leave the beach behind and make plans to see us on Sunday.Purchase Tickets

By Edward Jones – February 09, 2017

wannaGOFAST Florida 1/2-Mile Shootout Recap

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

By Edward Jones – January 20, 2017

Snowball Rally 2017

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

By Edward Jones – December 21, 2016

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

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

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