Ferrari Challenge @ Infineon May 2-4

Oh Terry, I wish like hell I could share another challenge event with you. You will be in my heart as the engines fire.
-Ben.

 

This a good event? How do I buy tickets? Is Sunday the best day?

Thanks.

 

It's a great event. You just roll up to the gate to buy. Seems to me when I had my TR addmission was free if you drove your ferrari, otherwise I think it's $20. Special parking for Ferraris. You can get up close and personal with eveny car there, try standing 2 feet from and F! car when they start it and tune it with the laptop, FXX same deal great classics in the challenge races too. A good time PB

 

I am in for a Saturday caravan. Let me know where to meet. Will be starting from Pleasanton.

 

What's the good time to leave from SR on Saturday morning to caravan to the races.

Jr

 

I'm in Castro Valley. One coming from Livermore to caravan. Will PM you later. Anyone one else around the 580/680 area want to meet up?

 

I usually leave for this around 9. Puts me there around 1015, depending on traffic. It leaves a good 5 or so hours of watching them drive around which allows you to walk around pretty much the entire track and get some nice views.

 

Copied this from the Infineon website, just some more info -Brian

"Ferrari Challenge Returns to Sonoma, May 2-4

WHAT:
The North American Ferrari Challenge Series returns to Infineon Raceway for the fourth time in five years, with racing action in the F430 Challenge and the Ferrari Historic Challenge divisions.
In all, more than 100 machines will grace the road course, including vintage cars from Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo (Ferrari Historic Challenge). Spectators will also enjoy an open paddock for an up-close look at these beautiful machines.
WHEN:
Friday - Sunday, May 2-4. This marks the third stop of the seven-race series for the North American Ferrari Challenge Series in 2008.
COURSE:
12-turn, 2.52-mile road course.
WHERE:
Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, CA 95476.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Now in its 16th racing season in the United States, the Ferrari Challenge Series offers Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues across the United States and Canada. It is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America. The featured car throughout the weekend will be the 430 Challenge Ferrari.
The Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge will feature authentic, original competition Ferraris and Maseratis built prior to 1980, as well as pre-war Alfa Romeos as raced by the Scuderia Ferrari. This series runs in conjunction with various Ferrari Challenge events and offers owners of historic Ferraris the opportunity of friendly competition in a controlled racing atmosphere.
SCHEDULE:
Friday: Practice 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Historic Disc Race #1: 2 p.m.; Ferrari Challenge Race #1, 3 p.m.; Historic Drum Race #1, 4 p.m.
Sunday: Historic Drum Race #2, 1:25 p.m.; Ferrari Challenge Race #2, 2 p.m.; Historic Disc Race #2, 3:10 p.m.
(See below for complete schedule)
TICKETS:
Friday, admission is free; Saturday and Sunday, $20 each day; parking is FREE. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day.
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, visit www.ferrarichallenge.com."

 

Copied this from the Infineon website, just some more info -Brian

"Ferrari Challenge Returns to Sonoma, May 2-4

WHAT:
The North American Ferrari Challenge Series returns to Infineon Raceway for the fourth time in five years, with racing action in the F430 Challenge and the Ferrari Historic Challenge divisions.
In all, more than 100 machines will grace the road course, including vintage cars from Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo (Ferrari Historic Challenge). Spectators will also enjoy an open paddock for an up-close look at these beautiful machines.
WHEN:
Friday - Sunday, May 2-4. This marks the third stop of the seven-race series for the North American Ferrari Challenge Series in 2008.
COURSE:
12-turn, 2.52-mile road course.
WHERE:
Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, CA 95476.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Now in its 16th racing season in the United States, the Ferrari Challenge Series offers Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues across the United States and Canada. It is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America. The featured car throughout the weekend will be the 430 Challenge Ferrari.
The Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge will feature authentic, original competition Ferraris and Maseratis built prior to 1980, as well as pre-war Alfa Romeos as raced by the Scuderia Ferrari. This series runs in conjunction with various Ferrari Challenge events and offers owners of historic Ferraris the opportunity of friendly competition in a controlled racing atmosphere.
SCHEDULE:
Friday: Practice 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Historic Disc Race #1: 2 p.m.; Ferrari Challenge Race #1, 3 p.m.; Historic Drum Race #1, 4 p.m.
Sunday: Historic Drum Race #2, 1:25 p.m.; Ferrari Challenge Race #2, 2 p.m.; Historic Disc Race #2, 3:10 p.m.
(See below for complete schedule)
TICKETS:
Friday, admission is free; Saturday and Sunday, $20 each day; parking is FREE. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day.
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, visit www.ferrarichallenge.com."

 

Cars w/ drum brakes, cars w/ disc brakes...

 

I would presume cars with drum brakes and cars with disc brakes

 

Yep, saw it on the site, thanks. Going to check it out on Saturday, should be fun. Are there any Enzo's or FXX's doing any laps?

 

Click on this link . . .

http://www.ferrarichallenge.com/news/index2.cfm?cid=15960

 

Looks like I posted the same thing twice, but they just combined this thread w/ the other Infineon thread...just fyi so I don't look stupid

 

Looks like actually three times now, with the quote.

I'm going to go on Saturday. Looks like there's no F1 cars at this event, is that right?

 

We will be there giving out free Ferrari Merchandise for you and your kids. Please come by and say hello. See you there!

 

I will be bringing the PetFrog to FSV in the morning to do the drive up to Infeneon. Cannot wait to see Knicks' Scuderia!!

 

I should be there both days with my pop in the Red Mini Cooper S, say hi if you see me haha

 

Does anyone else want to caravan up with us to the event, especially the (bay area) folks from Santana Row? If so meet us at 9:00 Starbucks @ 580 / Hacienda Crossings in Dublin. We're leaving 9:10 sharp!

 

Any takers for a caravan from Marin?

 

Is this organized by FMOSV? Thanks.

 

Yes, there is a breakfast gather and drive up on Sunday morning organized by FMoSV. I will be going up on Sunday with them. Anyone else?

 

I assume that one needs to be invited to participate? Thanks.