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Ferrari Challenge Race at VIR: 18-20 May 2007

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  1. mtense

    mtense Karting

    Nov 20, 2006
    81
    Hickory, NC
    Full Name:
    Trey Ely
    Anyone planning on going to this one? The Ferrari Challenge site said this race will include the Historic Challenge. The website is: http://www.ferrarichallenge.com/. The VIR website says that the 3-day tickets are $30 per person and single-day tickets are $10 (Friday) and $15 (Saturday and Sunday), so it's not outrageously expensive. Sounds nice though.
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Heck yeah!! Luca and I will be there and are really looking forward to it... Look for a black 348 in the Ferrari corral.



    (Right, TJ? :) )
     
  3. EnzymaticRacer

    EnzymaticRacer F1 Veteran

    Feb 27, 2005
    5,367
    I wish they would air these Races on TV. I went to one several years ago at VIR and loved it. I won't be there this year since I'll be at the Grand-Am race at Laguna Seca that same weekend.

    Glad that racing season is back in full force now :)
     
  4. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
    653
    North Carolina
    Full Name:
    Bob Snow


    Ferrari North America is proud to announce that the VIR and California Speedway Challenge races will be broadcast on Speed Channel. Each 30 minute program, taped in spectacular 16:9 high-definition video, will take viewers inside the extraordinary world of Ferrari Challenge racing and showcase drivers and teams as they passionately compete in this prestigious and longest running, single-make racing championship in North America

    Schedule
    Virginia International Raceway / May 18-20

    Premiere: July 7 Saturday 7:30-8pm (all times Eastern)
    Encore: July 8 Sunday 2:30-3pm

    California Speedway, Fontana, CA/ August 10-12

    Premiere: October 13 Saturday 7:30-8pm
    Encore: October 14 Sunday 2:30-3pm
     
  5. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    i hope to be there as well. may even try to drive the boxer up there. i think it can make it up...not as sure about making it back?
     
  6. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Aug 27, 2005
    4,363
    VA
    I will be there, should be in the 512. Does anyone have a day to day schedule? I can probably only make it for one day. I assume it is practice Friday, Qualifying Saturday, Race Sunday.
     
  7. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Pete -

    Want to meet up somewhere along the route? PM or telco me.

    d
     
  8. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    daniel,

    i am in sd currently but hope to have my flight booked by tomorrow. i really want to go to this event and have had it on radar for 3 months. the chance to see a 512s or m lapping is too sweet to miss.

    btw...did you ever reach out to Kev in sd...he is a new boxer owner.

    pcb
     
  9. EnzymaticRacer

    EnzymaticRacer F1 Veteran

    Feb 27, 2005
    5,367
    Awesome. Didn't realize they were planning on doing it this year. Just sad we'll have to wait so long...
     
  10. stradleboy

    stradleboy Formula Junior

    May 14, 2006
    535
    Miami
    Full Name:
    Bennett
    as with J my father and i can only make it for one day waht day would be the best?
     
  11. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
    653
    North Carolina
    Full Name:
    Bob Snow
    There is no daily schedule posted yet. I'm in daily contact with FCI and FNA and will let you know when it's established.

    The NC Chapter of the FCA will have a small gathering EZ-Up tent on the hill above turn 5-5a and will have drinks & snacks available for all FCA, F-Chat, CAFE and other F-affiliates.. VIR isn't setting up any hospitality tents like they did last weekend for the Rolex series so we will have a clear view from there. Lots of other good viewing points also, but most of the action will be in the N Paddock.

    FNA is also offering their 2-day Driving Clinic at this event (https://www.ferrarichallenge.com/clinics/).

    The FNA VIP passes are $100/day/person and offer a special F-car parking area, gate tickets and a hospitality tent with breakfast, lunch and all-day snacks.

    Bob
     
  12. stradleboy

    stradleboy Formula Junior

    May 14, 2006
    535
    Miami
    Full Name:
    Bennett
    bob we willl be shure to come up to the tent and say hello. but when u findout the schedule if u could please put in ur opnion on what will be the first day as this will be my father and I's first ferrari challenge race
     
  13. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Luca and I have a FNA VIP Pass (if you'll pardon the pun).

    I'm sure hope they have a Schedoni diaper changing table. If not, I suppose we'll just use TW's new 599 trunk lid.
     
  14. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    Gotta bring my grades up... gotta get into Duke. I won't be there. :(
     
  15. MGD416

    MGD416 Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2006
    2,385
    Boston
    Full Name:
    Matt
    I have to be in school with chris or else I wont do so well on my exams, oh well
     
  16. ECTurboGSX

    ECTurboGSX Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2004
    1,074
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
    I intend to come up for this. Hopefully it is nice weather and I can bring the bike. We'll have to lock up the sightings thread that weekend or it could get a little out of hand ;)
     
  17. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
    653
    North Carolina
    Full Name:
    Bob Snow
    Here's the schedule for VIR. It looks like there's not much difference between Saturday and Sunday; slightly more track time on Sunday.

    Wednesday 16th
    12:30AM Set up for Challenge teams
    4-6PM Mandatory safety inspection (F430 only)

    Thursday 17th
    8-10AM Mandatory safety inspection (F430 only)
    8:30-9:30AM F430 Drivers’ track intro. (Van ONLY – will be stopping, walking some)
    9:45-12PM F430 Practice
    1:00-4:00PM: F430 Practice
    4:00-5:00PM FNA PRESS SESSION
    5:00-5:30PM SLOW rental cars with drivers and coaches only – NO stopping on track
    4:30:6:30PM Shell Historics Safety Inspection

    Friday 18th
    8:15AM Mandatory F430 drivers and Coaches and Historics drivers Briefing
    9-9:30AM F430 Challenge practice
    9:40-10:10AM Historic Disc practice
    10:20-10:50AM Historic Drum practice
    11:00-12PM Challenge practice
    12:15N Mandatory Crew Chief meeting
    12-1PM Lunch
    12-1PM FNA track time
    1-1:20PM Mandatory new F430 Challenge driver’s meeting
    1-1:30PM Historic Disc practice
    1:40-2:10PM Challenge practice
    2:20-2:50PM Historic Drum practice
    3:00-3:45PM F430 Challenge Qualifying* (Based on practice sessions FNA may decide to split field two groups by odd and even numbers)
    4-4:15PM Mandatory new F430 Challenge driver’s meeting
    3:55-4:25PM Historic Disc practice
    4:35-5:05PM Historic Drum practice

    Saturday 19TH
    8:15AM Mandatory historic driver’s meeting
    9-9:20AM Historic Disc qualifying
    9:30AM Mandatory F430 Challenge Drivers & Coaches Briefing
    9:30-10:30AM Challenge practice
    10:40-11AM Historic Drum qualifying
    11:20-11:50AM Mandatory new F430 driver’s meeting
    11:20AM Historic Drivers’ Meeting / Certification program mandatory for ‘08
    11:10-12:10PM Driving Clinic
    12-1PM Lunch
    12:10-1:10PM Hot Laps
    1:20-1:35PM Challenge warm-up
    1:45PM Start Challenge race #1 (45 minutes)
    2:45PM Historic Disc race #1 (20 minutes)
    3:15-4:15PM Driving Clinics
    3:45-4PM Mandatory new F430 driver’s meeting
    4:25PM Start Historic Drum Race #1 (20 minutes)

    Sunday 20TH
    8:30AM Mandatory F430 Driver’s and Coaches Meeting
    9-9:40AM F430 Challenge practice
    9:15AM Mandatory Shell Historics Drivers Meeting
    9:50-10:20AM Historic Drum practice
    10:30-11:30AM Driving Clinic
    11:40-12:10PM Historic Disc practice
    12:10-1:10PM Lunch
    12:10-1:10PM Hot Laps
    1:20PM Historic Drum race #2 (20 minutes)
    1:50-2:15PM Challenge warm-up
    2:20PM Start Challenge race #2 (45 minutes)
    3:15PM Historic Disc Race #2 (20 minutes)
    3:15-4:15PM Driving clinics
     
  18. N24RE

    N24RE Formula Junior

    Dec 8, 2003
    532
    Greensboro NC
    Full Name:
    Steve Jones
    I am planning on going Friday to do some photo shooting.

    Steve
     
  19. Juan-Manuel Fantango

    Juan-Manuel Fantango F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 18, 2004
    12,354
    Full Name:
    Juan
    Guys it's just too loud around those cars, I can't stand the that much noise...I think I will drink wine at the Biltmore in my overalls and new straw hat.
     
  20. ECTurboGSX

    ECTurboGSX Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2004
    1,074
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
    Where are you guys finding ticket prices? I signed up on the Ferrari Challenge site a week or two ago and haven't received any info and I don't see the tickets on the VIR site.
     
  21. ECTurboGSX

    ECTurboGSX Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2004
    1,074
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
    Daniel,

    I saw the VIP passes but am just looking for general spectator tickets. I don't quite have the hardware to park in the corral.
     
  22. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
    653
    North Carolina
    Full Name:
    Bob Snow
    From VIR's site (well hidden):

    Tickets will be available at the gate, with three-day Super Tickets priced at $30 with single-day tickets priced at $10 (Friday) and $15 (Saturday and Sunday). VIR is a family-friendly facility, where children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Spectator camping is available.
     
  23. ECTurboGSX

    ECTurboGSX Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2004
    1,074
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
  24. ferrarioldman

    ferrarioldman Formula 3
    Professional Ferrari Technician

    Jun 19, 2002
    1,029
    Summerfield, NC
    Full Name:
    Tom Jones
    You betcha....
     

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