Graham Rahal Performance Tech Session Saturday, February 22
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| The Graham Rahal Performance Center Event was a great success. We started in the Rivet Coffee Shop on the premises, which was teeming with people. COO Corey Watkins gave all twenty-two of us the full tour. We moved to the exotic car showroom and there was a lot of eye candy. This included three Ford GT’s, two of which were very late model. Also, Porsches, Corvettes, Cobras, you name it. And then, a special showroom where we saw a $6mm Ferrari Daytona SP3. What an unbelievable car! Next, a walk through the shop where a number of exotics were in various states of repair, then through detailing to the Ducati dealership. There were a lot of beautiful bikes, including a few Ducati electric bikes. Corey thought I might be interested- I’m not that old yet! Next, we looked at their car storage facility and got a sneak peek at the members only Wheelhouse Club. It is a beautiful place with simulators, a wall of big screen TV’s, a bar, two conference rooms and a hidden speakeasy. Finally, we finished at the Piaggio dealership and checked out the Vespa Scooters and Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Oh- I almost forgot-we also went upstairs for a quick peek at Graham’s spacious office. This was an unforgettable experience. |
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Road Trip to Auburn, IN to visit to Worldwide Auction and Fuel, then dinner at Auburn City Steakhouse Saturday, April 26.
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| April and nice weather are just around the corner! Take a drive to historic Auburn, IN on Saturday, April 26 to attend the Enthusiasts Car Auction. This auction includes classic to present day “historically significant” cars, including a Red 1995 Ferrari F512 M with no reserve (4 Ferraris total). 150 cars will be auctioned off between Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at their 200,000 square foot facility. Their address is 5634 Opportunity Blvd, Auburn, IN. Telephone 260.925.6789. Come early in the morning or later in the day – you choose. Food and snacks will be available in their lounge area. I intend to arrive around 1 pm. Register to watch or sign up to bid. Their website is https://worldwideauctioneers.com. Wear your Ferrari club name tag so that we can identify each other. The club will cover the admission cost; bidders pay their own entry fee. At 4:30 pm, we will leave and meet up at Frank Souder’s Fuel Social Club for an hour of drinks and camaraderie. 220 W Ensley Ave, Auburn, IN 260.433.4172. At 5:30 pm, we will caravan to Auburn City Steakhouse for dinner and drinks. They are located in a historic building that was originally a hardware store. 203 Main St, Auburn, IN 260.333.7337. Auburn City Steakhouse received the Diners Choice Award in 2024 from Open Table. And for you bourbon drinkers, an unbelievable choice of whiskies. FCA club member Frank Souder designed the interior of the facility. Click on the button below so that I will know how many reservations to make at the Steakhouse. Each member will pay his own individual tab.
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Mecum Auction FCA VIP Day
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| I have been talking with David Morton, the head of Marketing for Mecum Auctions, regarding a VIP experience at no cost to FCA members for their big May Auction. It will run from Friday, May 9th to Saturday, May 17th. We are working on a breakfast for FCA members on Saturday, May 10th and the opportunity to wander the acres of cars that will be coming up for auction. A free bidding pass is also available for all FCA members, but you must set this up in advance so they will know that you can afford whatever you are bidding on. Stay tuned. |
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Matteo’s Drive-in Brunch, Sunday, June 22nd.
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| Mark your calendars and sign up now for our annual Sunday morning brunch at Matteo’s Italian Restaurant in Noblesville, IN. We will have the East side of the square blocked off for a Ferrari Corral. There will be live entertainment. This perennial favorite is a great time to enjoy a gourmet Italian brunch while enjoying the outdoors and reacquainting with all of your Ferrari friends. An FCA Indiana Chapter favorite event that is usually sold out. Click on the link below to reserve your spot now. |
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Ferrari Challenge, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, June 27–Sunday, June 29.
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| Indianapolis will be hosting the Ferrari Challenge 6/27– 6/29. Tickets are available through your Ferrari Dealership. They typically sell out before the event. There are three day general admission Paddock passes available for $150. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Hospitality costs $625 per day. Saturday and Sunday Hospitality is $1,200, all three days $1,550. The evening event is $350 per person. |
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