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  1. kevfla

    kevfla Formula 3

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    #1 kevfla, Dec 8, 2004
    The Daytona International Speedway is offering Ferrari & Maserati owners an opportunity to participate in a "club" day on Friday, February 4th, preceeding the 24 Hours Of Daytona. Information I have states that "2005 Milestones Event" begins at 10:30 am, with a briefing on the road course conducted by Murray Smith and may be accompanied by former champions such as Brian Redman, Bobby Rahal, Stirling Moss and/or Derek Bell. This will be followed by two pace car-led laps around the track, then a catered lunch, followed by more discussion by the panelists, Q & A. The schedule shows the program wrapping up by 2:30 pm, however, you will be able to stay and watch qualifying and some support races, and pit access. The speedway is charging $65.00 for the day. A 4-day ticket that includes the Friday program is $145.00.

    Because of a, from what I've been told, a Corvette club incident a few years ago and the busy test schedule of the speedway, the track management has not been too receptive of a formal track weekend with touring and high-speed lapping, typical of say, a FCA track weekend. Who knows, with a strong turnout and a little lobbying of the right people, it might become a reality sometime down the road. I'll post more details as they are made available to me. This is open to FCA & FOC members and non-affiliated owners. Stay tuned for more info.

    KevFla
    FOC Florida Region
     
  2. kevfla

    kevfla Formula 3

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    #2 kevfla, Dec 8, 2004
    The Ultimate Rolex 24 at DAYTONA® experience - Grand American Milestones Club

    Here’s your chance to drive your own car around the historic 3.56-mile road course at Daytona International Speedway. Join us at the 2005 Grand American Milestones Club on Friday, February 4 and meet historic and current Rolex Sports Car Series drivers, get in the middle of all the racing action in Daytona’s new FanZoneTM and admire legendary race cars whose histories were made at Daytona. Then, strap into your own car and follow in your heroes’ tire marks during two parade laps around the same course that the will host North America’s Premier Sports Car Race, February 5-6.

    Milestones Club, just $145, also includes:
    Friday Milestones Club Day
    4 - Day SuperTicket
    FanZone access
    Light breakfast and lunch
    Reserved infield parking
    Rolex 24 at DAYTONA® souvenir program
    Motorsports vendor displays
    Or
    Milestones Club, Friday Only, just $65:
    FanZone access
    Light breakfast and lunch
    Reserved infield parking
    Rolex 24 at DAYTONA® souvenir program
    Motorsports vendor displays

    Call - 386-253-RACE or log on to www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com

    Ferrari and the Daytona track have had a long, storied history. A strong turnout by F-Chatters and the various Ferrari-related clubs can help in laying groundwork for a future track day. Help make it happen!!

    KevFla
    FOC Florida
     
  3. kevfla

    kevfla Formula 3

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    #3 kevfla, Jan 28, 2005
    Eric, Greg,

    Other F-Chatters coming to Florida for the race should consider it! $65 per person. Though not sure if the speedway will roll the cost into the 2-day race ticket or not.

    KevFla
    Orlando
     
  4. eric

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    #4 eric, Jan 28, 2005
    I'm already signed up! Looking forward to even a couple of parade laps of the big banked corners. Should be a blast.
     
  5. venusone

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    #5 venusone, Jan 28, 2005
    Wow! Now thats what I call a great weekend. I think the banks before the strait would be a trip to experience at any speed. Wish I could be there. If you run into Paul Newman, say "Hi" for me.
     
  6. Perfusion

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    #6 Perfusion, Jan 28, 2005
    I got to do a couple "paced" laps at Watkins Glen a few years ago for $15.00... Best $15 I'd ever spent! Man was it fun...I can only imagine Daytona at (at least reasonable) speed i.e., 85+. Wait - will the cars even stick to the banks at much less than that?
     
  7. 400iGuy

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    #7 400iGuy, Jan 31, 2005
    I think I'll come Friday AM. Just walked in the door from a trip to Virginia to see my granddaughter (oh yea, her mom-my daughter, and her father too). Been without web access since Friday PM. I gotta double check that taking off Friday won't be a problem. Then I'll call the speedway.

    I guess laps around Daytona in the 400i will be a bit different than the last time I did it in my IMSA GTO Vette. Back then they didn't use the chicane, it was just for the 2 wheelers! Maybe I can hitch a ride with someone that has something more interesting (any F40s going?).
     
  8. Owens84QV

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    #8 Owens84QV, Feb 1, 2005
    Kevin,

    I'd bring the 308 except for it's in the middle of a 15K service in my garage. I was hoping to have it complete, but there are a couple of hoses that I still haven't received yet and a section of the exhaust system that needs to be replaced.

    I'll catch up with you Friday morning. PM me you mobile number and I'll call you.

    - Greg
     

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