Ferrari of Ontario, invites FCA Canada East to the dealership for our 2016 Annual Tech Session. Coffee and snacks, followed by a tour of the renovated showroom. Discussion of: The difference between the older diagnostic systems and the newer ones, some spring maintenance tips, and a Q&A with Shop Foreman Gord and Classiche Technician Frank. Simply email Regional Director Lindsay Gillespie [email protected] to confirm your attendance so that we can give our hosts an idea how many members to expect. Members may bring a guest.
Event Update Dont Miss Out! Annual General Meeting and Dinner - April 30th This event is filling up fast. We need to let the restaurant know how many people to expect so please register now. Its the first social meeting of the season and the cost of $92.00 pp includes a fabulous 4 course dinner and wine tasting. Tech Session at Ferrari of Ontario - April 23rd Were at CAPACITY for this event. If you have already responded you are on the list. If more spots open up well let you know.
Hello Everyone, The pictures from the tech session are now available. To view please visit my flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/howardn95/ If you would like to view some of my other work or have an inquiry feel free to visit my website at NH Photography
Hello Everyone, The pictures from the Annual General Meeting/Dinner (AGM) are now available. To view them please visit my flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/howardn95/ If you would like to view some of my other work or have an inquiry feel free to visit my website at NH Photography
BERNACCI SPRING DRIVE 2016 SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016 Join us for the inaugural drive of the 2016 season culminating with a luncheon at a hidden gem in the rolling hills of Caledon. When: Sunday May 15, 2016 Where: Starting point TBD. (Update with next blast) Cost: $85.00 pp members $90.00 pp non members Drive Only (For Members Only): $10.00/car Non-refundable after May 12 at 12 noon Registration Deadline: May 10, 2016. Please include all registrant’s names and any dietary restrictions at the time of registration. **NOTE: Registration is limited to 70 attendees. All attendees MUST be registered and paid to attend. NO walk-ins** REGISTER NOW PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR LUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE AT A PRIVATE CLUB WITH A STRICT DRESS CODE: NO JEANS/DENIM JACKET AND COLLARED SHIRT FOR MEN (NO GOLF SHIRTS) Please contact Rob/Carol at [email protected] for any additional information
Spring is in the air, so it's time for our FCA Canada East Detailing Clinic Hosted by Splash Bros. Auto Salon and Spa Vito and his team at Splash Bros. have demonstrated their skill and expertise in car detailing to us over many years. The featured demonstration of our 4th Annual Detailing Session will be an introduction to a new exterior coating that provides four years of protection. You will not want to miss this knowledge-packed clinic. Light refreshments will be provided. The date: Saturday, May 28th, 2016 The time: 10:30am - Noon The place: Splash Bros. Auto Salon and Spa splashbros.ca There is no charge for this event, however you MUST pre-register by email to: Paul Flynn [email protected] Come out and learn, interact and enjoy the coming of spring!
The field is building nicely! The 42nd Annual FCA Canada East Concours Sunday, June 5th at the Estates of Sunnybrook PLEASE REGISTER NOW!! This year we return to McLean House at Estates of Sunnybrook for our premiere social event of the summer season. This splendid property provides a lush backdrop for the display of our cars, and their chefs will create a superb lunch to be enjoyed as trophies are awarded to the top choice in each car class as judged by our fellow club members. Adding to the buzz this year we have invited a guest car club to display some fine specimens of their marque, and for Ferrari Club members only there is a special Alternate Marques class and trophies. Rounding out the field of spectacular members cars we are hoping for several Ferraris of significant rarity and provenance to be in attendance as well. In addition to Class trophies, prizes will be awarded so by all means start washing and detailing now and plan to enter your car or cars soon to guarantee your place on the field. The price of $85.00 per person (members and their guests) or $95.00 per person (non-members) includes one display car entry per person and lunch. It is not necessary to enter a car to attend. Non-members can display Ferraris only. Concours Trophy Sponsor: Ferrari of Ontario Additional prizes provided by Shell V-Power NiTRO+Premium Gasoline Date: June 5th Place: McLean House, Estates of Sunnybrook, Bayview Ave., south of Lawrence Cars to the field: 9:00-11:00 am Peoples Choice Judging: 11:00 am - noon Lunch: 12:30 Award Presentation: 1:30 pm Contact Lindsay Gillespie with [email protected]
Hello Everyone, Pictures from the Casa Loma event are now available on my Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/howardn95 It has come to my attention that some people are having trouble viewing the pictures on Flickr. If this is the case for you please feel free to send me an email ([email protected]) and I will be more than happy to send some pictures! Also feel free to check out my website at NH Photography Have a great day! - Nick H.
watch the video of part of the event on youtube: John De Laurentis, Ferrari owner interviewed by Diana Di Mauro
11th Annual FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival June 1719, 2016 Come Party in Ottawa! Exclusive Access: The Rideau Club was founded by Sir John A. MacDonald and is Canadas most exclusive private club. The Italian Ambassador will be on hand to personally welcome you at the Ferrari Maserati Quebec Registration Cocktail Party. Please note that gentlemen are required to have suit and tie and ladies cocktail dress. Allegro Ristorante: Tony has Reserved a private room for us on Friday night so we can avoid long line ups to catch dinner. A reduced menu featuring the favorites will be offered to help speed up service as well. Italian Car Parade: Get ready as over 15,000 people line Preston St. to see the Italian Cars and in particular the Ferraris! Preston BIA Demo Zone: Ferraris and Friends get together to stretch their legs and have fun in a safe venue. Race Cars from Luskville Speedway, Mortimer Racing & Dream Zone Racing. Ferraris get to do 2 laps around the Oval at your own pace. The crowds are waiting to see you and your Ferrari, hear the sweet sounds of your motor and snap tons of pictures! Magnum P.I. Party: Lots of food, fun and dancing as DJ for Quality Entertainment helps us dance the night away. You are going to love the new look and ambience of this event; ladies put on your sun dresses and men relax in a pair of shorts and your Hawaiian shirts. Joe is preparing roasted pig, beef, pasta and a plethora of salads and vegetables to put on a feast! Exclusive Lunch at the Italian Ambassadors Home, always a highlight of the weekend. Over 100 volunteers - your Ferrari will be roped off and protected while on Display. We are turning up the fun dial; let this year be the year you experience it for yourself. Please note a Limit of 50 Ferraris due to space restrictions on Preston St. Join us at the craziest Ferrari Party in Canada Register now at FCA Ottawa Chapter
Hello Everyone, It was great seeing all of you at the event on Sunday despite the questionable weather. Below is the link to all of the pictures. Please feel free to email me if you have questions or problems viewing the pictures. See you all at the next event! https://www.flickr.com/photos/howardn95/albums NH Photography Cheers, Nick Howard (Ferrari Club of America Photographer)
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 -- Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (formerly Mosport) This day is open to all Ferrari and Maserati vehicles (active membership in the Ferrari Club of America is not required) and drivers of ALL skill levels. Please note that this is NOT a racing event. All cars on-track operate under strict "rules of engagement" which minimize the likelihood of dangerous encounters with other cars. This event includes mandatory classroom sessions, as well as a minimum of four on-track sessions to make for a very engaging day. All Registrants will receive expert, personalized, one-on-one instruction, feedback and evaluation throughout the day (optional for those qualified to run solo), as well as lunch and beverages. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers of all abilities to improve the skills that will make them a better driver both on the road and the track, while exploring the performance capabilities of your vehicle in a safe, controlled environment. As in the past, Scuola and Piloti groups have the opportunity to double their track time. We are also bringing back the mixed marques group, called "Misti", for FCA members to bring their "other cars" to the track. (Enrollment in the Misti group is restricted to FCA members only.) All details, registration forms, etc. are available on the FCA website Ferrari Club of America Please check us out! If you are not currently a member of the Ferrari Club of America, please use the temporary Username 20162016, and the Password TrackDay2016 for access to the registration page. Hope to see you there! Aaron Snyder, Track Chair FCA East and Central Canada Region Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hello Everyone, This past weekend we got together and had a wonderful BBQ amongst the cherry trees in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario. The lunch was sponsored by Rob from Leatherique products. These products are fantastic and work amazing on leather! He did a brief demonstration for us of the products, I have attached a couple before and after pictures to my Flickr for anyone to check out. I have also attached a link to all of the pictures from the event as well as my website. Enjoy! NH Photography https://www.flickr.com/photos/howardn95/albums
Ferrari Drive to Polo For Palliative Care Fundraiser Sunday, September 18, 2016 Join Linda Pabst, for an adventurous drive through the hills of King Township and Caledon. Arriving at the hamlet of Kettleby, for a fantastic Day of Enjoyment with a purpose and a day in the country at the Bancroft Farms Polo Field (16555 Keele St, King City, see map on website below) for an afternoon of Spectacular Polo, a fully Catered Buffet lunch, Rodneys Oysters, Champagne Sabrage, Silent and Live Auctions and much more. Drive details: Host Linda Pabst Meet Time: 9am Drive starts: 9:30 am sharp Drive start: Meet at Tim Hortons Schomberg Corner of Hwy 27 and Doctor Kay Dr. Schomberg, Polo for Palliative Care is not an official FCA event. There is no cost to join the drive. Please contact Linda Pabst directly [email protected] 905-859-0268 to let her know you will be participating in the drive, the Polo event or both. Tickets to attend Polo for Palliative Care are not available through the FCA and must be purchased directly from Polo for Palliative Care. For information, pictures and to purchase tickets go to www.poloforpalliativecare.org Tax receipts will be issued for the full amount permitted by Canada Revenue Agency
FCA Canada East Annual Wine Tour Update Sunday, October 2, 2016 This years Wine Tour takes on a new direction. The new format is not an actual wine tour but a scenic drive followed by a sumptuous lunch featuring wines specially imported from Italy for the occasion to which FCA Canada East members are invited to participate at a special club price. In the words of the event organizer, Anthony Vergalito: Join us for another wonderful experience at our Annual Wine Event, we will be meeting once again at MVL Leasing at 1064 South Service rd. in Oakville around 9:00 AM. We will be going on a scenic drive and to Snake road in Burlington, followed by a wine tasting and an amazing lunch at the Paddock Club, food provided with care by Stephen Treadwell and wines selected by Kenneth Tan. Cost for FCA members $85.00 and non FCA members $105.00 all inclusive. Sponsor's : Autostrada Magazine, Paddock Club in Burlington, Speedstar, MVL Leasing, Le Sommelier and GPI Global. Any questions please contact Anthony Vergalito at [email protected] or 905-516-1267. This event is not an official FCA event. However, as a courtesy to club members only, you can register for this event HERE or register directly with Anthony at the coordinates above. If you have any questions regarding this event, have dietary restrictions or have difficulties registering, please contact Anthony directly.
35th Annual FCA Europa Rally and Pleasure Drive Sunday, Oct. 16th 2016 Meeting place: Caledon Ont. Meeting time: 8:30 am (rain or shine!) JOIN US FOR THE LAST DRIVE OF THE YEAR Cars will start to leave at 9:30 am. Rally duration is about 2 ½ hours. Our final destination is undisclosed, but upon completion of the rally we will meet for lunch to determine our top place participants and award trophies. Again this year participants have the option of doing a pleasure drive. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Oct. 13, 2016 All Trophies courtesy of Fabian Frendo VP & IA at TD Wealth For further information, if you have dietary restrictions, contact Mario Zaina [email protected]
I want to thank Mario for a great Europe Rally drive - despite the rain, the route was gorgeously planned, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage colours. Good job Mario, thank you!
Thank you for the kind words Oliver. Great turnout in spite of the weather & proof that Ferraris are meant to be driven. Some photos of Sunday. Unfortunately the photographer had to leave early due to family matters. Thanks Nick for being there at the start. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/znnhg9kkjlldox7/AABDyvF26OTpXLUyxNt9VF5Aa?dl=0
Has anyone on the forum owned this car? It was registered in Ontario from: 2007 - 2013 If so, can you contact me at: [email protected] I'm looking to purchase the car. Thanks, Bruno
THE 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DINNER To Kick Off our 2017 Season of Events Will be held on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 Mezza Notte Trattoria 11 Disera Drive, Thornhill This is the opportunity to hear about this years calendar from our Regional Director and fellow members/event organizers. $94.00 per Member $99.00 for Non-member (Includes: 4- Course Dinner, Wine-Tasting, all Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea, Taxes, Gratuities) Please arrive at 7pm for Cocktails (Evenings program will commence at 7:30pm) Please REGISTER HERE before APRIL 21st Ferrari Club of America ? Canada East Region Any questions, please contact Paul Flynn [email protected] Image Unavailable, Please Login
