The Motor Enclave

Samantha and I attended the Christmas party for the Motor Enclave on Friday evening and met the owner, Brad Oleshanski. We’ve been thinking about it a bit recently, and decided to buy a unit there. It’s close to areas of the gulf coast we like, and provide storage space for my micro collection closer to fun driving roads down south. Basically you buy garage space, but can fit it out with mezzanine and living space in two levels. Luxe Dream is doing a similar idea closer to Sarasota without the track.

The Enclave will offer a clubhouse, 1.6 mile track, off-roading track, pool and other amenities. The nice thing is I can bring guests to use the track, so that’s an added benefit.

Should be ready a year from now, they’ve broken ground and have critical mass to support it, so no worries there. We met our neighbors, really nice folks. He is awaiting his F8S (like me) and we have a lot in common.

Of course now I’m sorry I sold my pristine 911 a few years back and may look for a GT4 or something similar to just to throw around on a tight track. Or use the 458. The STO may be a bit much, but should do just fine at Sebring and Daytona.

 

Luxe will be near Fruitville east of 75. They have a website if you google it, their units look quite elegant and are spacious for a place to hang out. Nice clubhouse.

We opted for Tampa because it’s under 2 hours and it’s not too far to our friends in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. And you can fit it out to your heart’s content - or not.

I wasn’t aware if a possible location near Sarasota, I can ask Brad, but I know that he went through hell and high water and multiple delays to finally get the permit approved. As these are noise generators, many are being located near airports (Concours in Miami).

Yes, it should be fun. Lots of like minded people (for better or worse). Sebring is not that far if I want to participate in events there.

 

Final permitting took a lot longer than anticipated, as it's near the Tampa Exec Airport and I-75. They've broken ground and estimate Phase I completion is a year away. I met the contractor doing the site work and buildings (drives a black 812 SF). He did the most recent Enclave project in Michigan.

I figure I'll store at least one car there (out of 3) and use the facilities. Summers I can head north into the Appalachians.......

Meeting a lot of the new owners (including my neighbor) on Friday was a definite plus.

 

In your shoes, I wouldn’t do it either. I’m hoping the track turns out to be at least half way decent. It’s about the same size as Concours, which I did through Corso Pilota and was a blast (but it is tight). Wife and MIL will also use it as a jumping off point to see relatives in the area, so we have multi use planned.

If the track is a bust, Sebring is accessible through Chin racing. (I’m on the docket for late January). No interest in the dirt portion. For many years I rode Hatfield-McCoy in WV with my nephew, which is IMO the best dirt riding on the planet.

 

Steve,

The unit at the enclave will be fit out with living space. It’ll have a mezzanine which we are working on now with a designer to include sleeping space, living space, kitchenette, etc.

The rules are that you can’t spend more than 30 consecutive days there……but that’s a lot! So I doubt I’ll come down for one day at a time - it’ll be a man cave of sorts. The track is a huge draw, as that STO is not an around town car, lol! As raw a beast as I have ever driven.

After 17 years of multi home ownership, we have simplified geographically. While we’ll never be able to duplicate what we had in VA, I would consider something in the NC/GA/TN area, as those are the best roads I’ve found so far. VA was just too far (12 hours) and I couldn’t get help there even before Covid. But the serenity and specialness of the ecosystem are a memory to cherish.

So the Enclave will be another place to hang, and we plan to invite all or our friends, we can use the track for playing around (it’s 1.6 miles which is small compared to Sebring). The track should open in October, and we will be working in earnest to get our unit (1800 SF) fit out.

I think I mentioned we sold our petroleum business after 13 years. Other than no one wanting to work, it was a great and low risk income generator as it was a solid business. But a PITA to run. Samantha is working up plans for the farm, which is a really great refuge. The farmhouse will become a B&B and we are doing an event center and bird rescue. Finally, we are having a new home built a little ways away in a nice, new development.

Did you sell your 458? I can’t bring myself to do if, as folks are hoarding now. The STO situation is such that people who were promised allocations are discovering they may not come through. My only regret is I didn’t put myself on the list for the GTS, as FOCF got additional allocations. Oh well, I do have the F8S coming next month.

Yes, we will certainly get together, perhaps with the boys. We will be in St. Pete 21,22,23 for FOS……

William

 

Hey Steve,

You’re speaking with the back expert who’s been through a lot of injury, and getting in and out of a Ferrari 458 is motivation for me to keep moving.

Samantha and I may get down as early as his Friday for FOS on Sunday if we can secure a room, We’re already locked for St. Pete on Saturday evening and FOS so yes that would be great to connect. PM me your number and I’ll show you the new STO. Couple of guys from the Lambo site want to see it also.

I decided to leave the 458 behind (which is getting extensive work done for the track the following week) and trailer the Lamborghini. I should PM Rob and see if he’s game (he always cries when I don’t include him and never wants to be left behind, lol).

I’ll circle back.

William

 

An update to a previous post…..

Our building is finished at The Motor Enclave, and our unit (which is currently shell space) is in design, we hope to have fit out start in a few weeks. It’s taken the owner a bit longer to get permitting complete due to the complexities of Hillsborough County, but progress is now excellent. The pool and event center will be complete in a month or so, and a big Grand Opening set for mid-January.

I’ve met lots of people already, the focus is clearly going to be on the social aspect of it. The track is a separate membership above and beyond the real estate component. I had second thoughts about joining (the track is small at 1.6 miles, it’s quite technical) but after running it today, I’m glad I did.

Since I was bringing the F8 down to the Exotic Ferraris on the Circle at St. Armands anyway, I was wondering - should I throw it on the track?

Hmmmm……I think most folks here know the answer to that one….

My God is it a fast car! And it doesn’t sound half downshifting in auto (which it does quite well).
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Update…..The Motor Enclave had their grand opening last Friday night, and held a Cars En Coffee the following day. It was an incredible weekend, here are some pics of the events. I ran the track a few times this week, definitely need a smaller, more track focused car like a SR3 Radical.

Some of the units are in final stages of completion. Wow, people went all out! The dirt track and 4x4 trail are also complete, and the pool is done.

It is a true play paradise…….



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Brad (CEO) told me last weekend there are 5 units left (of 300).

Thanks, it is a place to enjoy and be with like-minded folks. The fact that it has multiple sources of entertainment (asphalt track, off road, kart track) differentiates it from some of the other garage-condo communities.

 

Nice! I’m in Bldg 5 and just going through permitting. We’ll be in touch for certain. The Enclsve is gonna be a lot of fun!

William