Volume 14 Issue 4 - July/August 2007 - Ferrari Club of America ...

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDear FCA Members:When this Sempre Magazine arrives, the 2007 election will be over and the new Board of Directors willbe formed. From this Board, and per our By-laws, the Election Committee will put forth their recommendationfor the new Regional Officers, which requires a vote of approval from the new Board. The Officerspositions are President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The new Board will start with this very importanttask. With the approval of the Officers my two year term as President will come to an end and I will moveon to the position of Chairman of the Board. It is my opinion that this is essentially an honorary role withmy vote being cast only in the case of a deadlocked tie vote by the Board – should that ever happen.It has been an honor, as well as a terrific experience, to serve as your President and Regional Director.I have been supported by an outstanding group of Officers and Board of Directors. Together, as a team, wehave attempted, and I believe succeeded in pushing our organization yet further ahead in providing the services,and events to be enjoyed by all. I strongly encourage our membership to become more involved in themonthly meetings, develop your own position in the group, and run for office as a Board Member. OurDirectors and Officers are diverse with varying skill sets and personalities. They have created a dynamicenvironment from which our organization has prospered. In short, we have had fun in the development ofour growth.I would like to thank my fellow officers Carlos Amato (Vice-President), Doug Prestine (Secretary),Demetri Zafaris (Treasurer), the Board of Directors and Chairpersons who served in 2005, 2006, and 2007.Also, my thanks to all the Regional Members who participated in our monthly meetings and contributed tothe accomplishments during my Presidency. As I reflect on the past two years some achievements that standout in my mind are:• The drafting, development and adoption of our Regional By-Laws.• The creation of the Area Coordinator program.• The re-birth of the Giant Sequoia “Mad Dash.”• The Gourmet Ride and Drives.• The ongoing refinement of our Sempre Magazine and web site.• Our first annual FCA/CHP 11-99 Foundation Golf Tournament.These are but a few of the achievements that many of you have worked on so diligently to create, andmaintain the quality of this organization that I have become so proud of.Since I started attending the Board meetings in the last decade I have gained life-long friendships, manygood memories of ride and drives, and a great sense of accomplishment. Serving as President is a trulyrewarding experience that I would recommend to my fellow Ferrari enthusiasts.In the future, I hope to see many new faces participate in the meetings who develop into the nextgeneration of Directors and Officers.Once again, thank you for allowing me the pleasure of serving you!7/8 20073Sempre FerrariSee you on the road or autostrade!Walter B. MeyerRegional Director / PresidentFerrari Club of America, Southwest Region 2005-2007

7/82 0 0 7Volume 14 Issue 4Marshall BuckSempre FerrariEditor/Design/Production:Synchronis LLCTex K. Otto (310) 470-1166Fax: (310) 470-1165Email: tex@synchronis.comAdvertising:Jim Bindman (818) 240-2010Email: cool4re@hotmail.comCover photos:Tex K. Otto - 250 GT/LussoBlake Christian - Ferrari & Maseratiof Newport BeachCONTENTS3 President’s Message Walter Meyer5 FCA Southwest Region Board of Directors6 FCA SW Calendar of Events7 IN YOUR AREA - FCA SW Area Coordinators Mark Process8 Monaco GP Viewing at Ferrari of Newport Beach Tom Brockmiller10 Earth Day Drive to Ojai Tino Mingori14 Maintaining Your Ferrari Marshall Buck18 A Near Hole-In-One Golf Classic Peter G. Kudrave20 Corona Airport Open House Don West25 Los Angeles Concours at the Rose Bowl Wally Clark26 David Friedman Memorial Run Mark Process28 Welcome New MembersFCA Southwest Regalia29 FCA Membership Application30 Classified AdsFCA SW PoliciesEVENTS REGISTRATION SECTIONR1R2R3R4Tech Session at The Auto Gallery’sNew Service Facility Marshall Buck & Jim BindmanFCA SW Corral at the Art Center Car Classic ’07 Peter G. KudraveMonterey Ride & Drive Jim BindmanFCA Pacific Region Monterey Weekend EventsR5 Sherwood Country Club Show & Shine Rick PrincipeAvila Beach Concours Weekend Doug PrestineR6R8FCA SW Event Registration4

These dedicated members organize events forour Club. Our thanks to them for providing usopportunities to enjoy our Ferraris and share thefriendship of fellow Club members.Walter B. MeyerPresident/Board Member310-471-2744Carlos AmatoVice President/Board Member310-446-1554Doug PrestineSecretary/Board Member310-472-1187dprestine@msn.comDemetri ZafirisTreasurer818-774-1500 ext 203Murray CoganChairman818-368-7775MtlRoc@aol.comJim BindmanAdvertising/Board Member818-240-2010cool4re@hotmail.comMarv LandonBoard Member818-971-3300 ext 2350marv@fdsi.comBrian QuadtMembership/Board Member949-244-7862Tambi R. OttoWebsite Admin./Board Member310-470-1166tambi@synchronis.comTex K. OttoSempre Ferrari Editor/Board Member310-470-1166tex@synchronis.comMark ProcessIn Your Area Chairperson/Board Member818-906-2678dszner35mm@juno.com7/8 2007Tom BrockmilllerConcours Chairperson949-716-2395ferrariracer@cox.netJeff LittrellWebmasterWally ClarkEvents Calendar/Concours714-630-9202clarkinc@pacbell.netDebi CherkoClub AdministrationKevork HazarianTrack Chairperson818-755-9555ZeFerrariMaster@aol.comTino MingoriRide & Drive Chairperson310-474-8769tino.mingori@stanfordalumni.orgSempre Ferrari5

updated calendar online at www.fca-sw.orgWe lookforwardto yourparticipationat ourevents!July14th15thSouthwest Region Board Meeting 9:00AM.FCA Southwest Region events in boldFCA SW Ferrari Corral at the Art Center Car Classic ’07 Sunday. 100 rare and exoticvehicles on display including classics, sports cars, racecars and hot rods/customs. Specialopportunity to park your Ferrari on-site in corral. Limited space available.Info: Peter G. Kudrave - 213-955-0005, kudravearchitects@yahoo.com.Event Information page R2.21st Tech Session at The Auto Gallery’s new Service Facility Saturday, 9 AM.Event Information page R1.August11th Southwest Region Board Meeting 9:00AM16th Ride & Drive to Monterey Thursday. Meet at The Auto Gallery in Calabasas 8 AM for aHot buffet breakfast. Depart 9 AM, lunch at the Shore Cliff.Info: Jim Bindman - cool4re@hotmail.com. Event Information page R3.17-19thMonterey Weekend Pacific Region Vintage Ferrari Concours, Saturday dinner and Corral &Tent at the Monterey Historic Races. Event Information page R4.18th Khaki’s 9th Annual Barnyard Ferrari Event in Carmel. Exotic cars, food & wine. Info R3.29th - FCA National, Watkins Glen, NY The Ferrari Club of America Annual Meet is a 5-day,Sept 2nd national event surrounded by a renowned track, concours and hospitality center.September4-8th Ferrari Challenge Rally of Virginia8thSouthwest Region Board Meeting 9:00 AM23rd Sherwood Country Club Show & Shine Sunday. Picnic and car show at exclusive WestlakeVillage country club with golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. Box lunch/drinks and awardspresented. Rick Principe. Event Information page R5.October7th Concours at Strawberry Farms13th26-28thNovember3-4th4thSouthwest Region Board Meeting 9:00 AMAvila Beach Concours Weekend Ride, Rally and Concours. Friday Ride & Drive to theCentral Coast with evening Reception Dinner. Saturday Rally with evening Gala Dinner.Sunday Concours at the Avila Beach Resort. Event Information page R6-7.Ferrari Drivers Invited to Open Track Event at Willow Springs RacewaySafely run your car at speed on a road-racing course. Instructors for beginners.Info: Jim Saxton 818-755-9555.Best of France and Italy Car Show, Woodley Park, Van Nuys. Featuring a Ferrari swap meet.Sunday. Info: Wally Clark - 714-630-9202, clarkinc@pacbell.net.10th Southwest Region Board Meeting 9:00 AMDecember8th Southwest Region Board Meeting 9:00 AM8thChristmas Party at the Jonathan Club Santa Monica Details TBD.6FCA Southwest Region Board Meetings - All Members Welcome!Held the second Saturday of each month at 9:00AM at the Petersen Automotive Museum,6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax), Los Angeles CA 90036 unless otherwise specified.

OTHER AUTOMOTIVE EVENTSAugust 12, 2007, Sunday afternoon FCA member, Robert De Pietro, is organizing a display of Ferraris on the tenniscourt as part of the Patrons of Italian Culture Ferragosto Event at Villa Francesca in the Los Feliz Hills. A buffet, entertainmentand fashion show will be part of the garden festivities. If you are interested in displaying your Ferrari, please contactRobert De Pietro. Office: 323-257-4253, Cell: 323-314-0068, email: rdp.fdpands@sbcglobal.net.IN YOUR AREAMONTHLY EVENTS HELD BY REGION AREA COORDINATORSMeet Ferrari friends at a designated spot each month for an informal gathering. Everyone is welcome.ORANGE/RIVERSIDE COUNTIESTOM BROCKMILLER949-716-2395ferrariracer@cox.netFIRST SUNDAY EACH MONTHOn the first Sunday of each month you can enjoy a buffet style brunch with anocean view with fellow Ferrari owners and host Tom Brockmiller at the DanaPoint Yacht Club. The price is only $15 payable at the door with preferredparking allocated for your Ferrari. Arrive between 9 – 9:30 AM.The Dana Point Yacht Club is located at 24399 Dana Drive in Dana Point.SAN FERNANDO VALLEYMARK PROCESSArea Coordinator Chairperson818-906-2678dszner35mm@juno.comSECOND SUNDAY EACH MONTHJoin host Mark Process and fellow Ferrari owners on the second Sunday ofeach month for an informal “Show and Shine” at the Village Coffee Roaster inWoodland Hills. Breakfast is available at Labels Tables as well as a fine selectionof coffees and teas at the Roaster. Interesting and rare vehicles are always theattraction as well as the exchange of car stories, racing news and club gossip.Arrive between 8:30 and 9 AM at 23351 Mullholland Drive, Woodland Hills.WEST LOS ANGELESDOUG PRESTINE310-472-1187dprestine@msn.comFIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTHJoin Doug Prestine on the first Saturday of each month for a scenic drivethrough the Santa Monica Mountains and the camaraderie of fellow FCAdriving enthusiasts. The tour typically ends at a destination restaurant for ano host lunch. Arrive before 9 AM at the Palisades Highlands shoppingcenter located on Palisades Drive 1 block north of Sunset Blvd in West L.A.Coffee, breakfast snacks and rest rooms are available prior to departure.SOUTH BAYDON WEST310-378-2954EVERY SUNDAY EACH MONTHJoin FCA club raconteur Don West any Sunday morning at the St. HonoreCafé (the umbrellas) for an informal coffee and lunch. Meet and mingle withfellow South Bay members. Arrive at 12 noon at 2201 Palos Verdes DriveWest, Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes.VENTURA COUNTYGUY BROWNING805-654-0693805-340-4225 Cellbrowningllc@yahoo.comFIRST SUNDAY EACH MONTHThe Ventura meet is changing locations. To get additional information callGuy at 805-340-4225 or email: browningllc@yahoo.com.7/8 20077Sempre Ferrari

8FORMULA ONE VIEWINGMONACO GRAND PRIX AT FERRARIArticle ByOF NEWPORT BEACH Tom Brockmillerand Wally ClarkOnSunday, May 27th we were the guests of Ferrari ofNewport Beach where we enjoyed their beautiful newFerrari & Maserati showroom and watched the MonacoGrand Prix.While all F1 racing is exciting, this particular venueoffers challenges beyond the norm with its tight streetcircuit. The first three grid starters finished in the sameorder as they started, rather typical for this race. They wereAlonso, Hamilton and Massa, in that order with twoMcLarens and our beloved Ferrari as the podium finishers.Our gracious host, Bill Story, along with service managerAlan Woodard and Classiche manager John Amettewere in attendance, as well as over 60 of our own membership.Ferraris adorned the entire front parking lot from a fewvintage to the newest 599 GTB’s. Amanda Thompson,marketing and retail director, offered a 10% discount onFerrari regalia with good success. Our special thanks to herfor being our liaison with the dealership. It so happens shehad just retuned from her honeymoon. We congratulatethe Thompsons.Many members participated in the offer to have ademonstration drive in the newest Maserati QuattroporteAutomatica. A stunning automobile with exactingperformance.As a club we always wish to support our dealernetwork. Thanks to Ferrari & Maserati of Newport Beachfor the hospitality to our club and members. SFA fine gathering of Ferrarifriends for a catered brunchby Panini Garden Bistroand the viewing of theMonaco Grand Prix.Photos ByMarshall Buckand Blake Christian

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10TAPRIL 22, 2007EARTH DAY DRIVE TO OJAIArticle ByTino MingoriPhotos ByParticipantshe Ferraris performed beautifully during their spiritedgallop through the valleys and across the hills to Ojai, ourdestination for the day. Ferrari windshield wipers are rarelyused, but on this day they did turn out to be rather handy.The event was advertised as the first ever Green Ferraridriving event. In keeping with this theme our excursionresembled a wet season drive arranged by the Ferrari Clubof Ireland. We had mist, cool weather and some light rain.Nevertheless, our hearty group of participants seemed toenjoy themselves as Ferrari drivers generally do.After negotiating almost 170 miles of beautiful andchallenging back roads, we arrived at the lovely RanchHouse Restaurant on the outskirts of Ojai. People foundtheir way to the inviting entrance, and it was time to relaxto enjoy the company of the other drivers and passengers.The conversation at our table began to flow, but inevitablythe following question had to be asked, “Can you tell usonce again about the miles of sun drenched roads that werescheduled for this event?” Actually, some of our pre-drivehyperbole did refer to beautiful sunlight, gorgeous vistasand miles of trouble free driving. So much for truth inadvertising. In our defense it would have to be said thatthere were numerous gorgeous vistas and also many miles ofexciting trouble free driving. It was mainly in the sunlightdepartment where we fell a bit short.Continued page 12Event Co-ChairsBob Boas and Tino MingoriEntrance to the Ranch House Restaurant.

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12In addition to the much needed mist and rain, severalother green features were included as part of this FCACelebration of Earth Day. Each participant received aCompact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL) that uses about 1/4of the power of an incandescent bulb. Also, a small portionof each participants entry fee was donated to theCarbonFund (www.carbonfund.org), an organization thatdeals in carbon offsets. In this way the CO2 generated by30 Ferraris motoring through the countryside was offset bycontributions to support renewable energy sources (wind,solar) and biomass digestion (don’t ask). The green themewas rounded out by the presentation of a few prizes such asEnzo Ferrari’s personal copy of the Sierra Club Newsletter,a solar green turtle, a container of Simple Green, and aspray can of green automotive paint (guaranteed to makeyour Ferrari Green).The brunch at the Ranch House must be singled outfor special praise. We were allowed to select from amongseven tempting entrees, and the staff worked very hard tomake us feel welcome. After a relaxing hour or two at theRanch House, people were ready for a leisurely drive home.The issue of how much work would be required to clean upthe cars could be put aside until another day. SF

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14SREGULAR SERVICE INTERVALSMAINTAINING YOUR FERRARIArticle and Photo ByMarshall Bucko you’ve just purchased a new Enzo, or a nice used 355and you’ve been told that the annual maintenance (or every5000 miles) is $2,000, and includes engine and transmissionoil, cooling system, clutch and brake fluid flush andreplace, and appropriate filters. Since you have threeFerraris you figure that you’ll only drive the car 1000 milesa year, so you can just defer that service for a few years.Wrong–that could be a mistake.I discussed the issue of low mileage Ferraris and maintenancewith Alan Woodard and John Amette of OrangeCounty Ferrari, Graziano Negroni and Jerry Hicks ofBeverly Hills Ferrari, Chuck Houck of the Auto Gallery,and independent Carl Steuer of Blackhorse Motors, andthere is general consensus that there are excellent reasonsfor regular service intervals, with differing opinions basedon individual experience.It is a fact that disuse is not good for a car, as impressiveas a low teen mileage number may seem on the counterat auction. Ferraris are meant to be driven, and if neglectedthere are a variety of issues which arise, in the worst case aused car syndrome Houck called “lot rot.” Gas goes bad, oilseals leak, shocks freeze up, tires deteriorate from ozone,and you aren’t having as much fun as you should.There are several issues: first normal usage causes hotair to exit, and colder air to enter the open cavities of theengine and transmission, which adds moisture to the internals.Moisture combines with metals to cause corrosion,especially of the car isn’t fully warmed up during use.The hydraulic fluid in the clutch and braking systemsis hydrophilic, that is it attracts and holds water. This waterlowers the boiling point of the fluid, and causes corrosion.Thus, brake (and clutch) fluid should be renewed at leastevery 18 to 24 months, or just before a track event, wherebrakes will be used hard.The coolant in the radiator is a mixture of antifreezeand water. If it is tap water it contains minerals which canprecipitate corrosion, after the anti freeze has lost its anticorrosioncomponents due to age. Alan suggested that for alow usage collector car, a mix of distilled water and antifreeze could be left in place for two to four years withoutworry. Normally, every 12 to 24 months is adequate.The last point is the benefits of having an experiencedmechanic check your Ferrari over top to bottom regularlyfor other issues which, if uncorrected, could cause expensiveproblems down the road.It is important to find a dealer or shop that you trust.Never take your Ferrari to a SleeZ Lube or a Gyppi Lube –there was a sad case of one of those outfits mistaking thetransaxle drain plug on a Dino 246 for the engine drain,draining the transaxle, then over filling the engine – resultingin a failed trans.Your Ferrari can reward you with high performanceand satisfying reliability, but only if it is treated to theexpert care and fresh fluids it needs to cool and lubricate itproperly.The best advice I can offer is to drive that PrancingHorse often and hard (after it’s fully warmed up) – and theFerrari Club offers great opportunities to do that in thecompany of fellow enthusiasts. SF

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Threatened, yetwith great spirit,the event wasenjoyed bymembers, friendsand sponsors.FCA SOUTHWEST GOLF TOURNAMENTA NEAR HOLE-IN-ONEGOLF CLASSICArticle and Photos ByPeter G. Kudrave Chairman, Annual Golf Classic18Dampened but not rained out, our first ever FCASouthwest Region /CHP 11-99 Foundation GolfTournament started on Friday, April 20, as planned withhot breakfast served at The Auto Gallery, then escorted byCalifornia Highway Patrolonto Robinson Ranch GolfClub in Santa Clarita. Underunseasonably wet conditions,golfers willingly waited for abreak. Then, just 15 minutesprior to the shotgun start,local skies parted and playsoon got underway. Mosescould not have helped us withgreater deft or precision.One hundred twentygolfers, friends and supportersattended the event, staying fora fun-filled dinner program.At play, one competitor drovehis Ferrari logoed ball 195yards with precision onto the14th green. According to anoff-duty Patrolman, stoppingjust “one inch” short of winning Auto Gallery’s sponsoredquarter-million dollar Corso Rosso Ferrari 430 Coupe.Participants had the chance to win anew F430 from The Auto Gallery.Prior to dinner, golfers competed in our 165 yardshootout onto 18th green for a second bite of the apple,that elusive 430 Coupe. Shawn Parr, KKGO CountryRadio’s star disc jockey successfully auctioned highly soughtafter prizes including; AmericanAirlines first-class roundtrip toRitz-Carlton Bachelor Gulchresort; all expense paid USGrand Prix at Indy; severalcomplete golf and city getawaysat exclusive hotels, CHP 11-99Lifetime Memberships andHighway Patrol ride-alongs–grossing nearly $27 thousandfor the charity event. And,more than $6 thousand wasawarded to a lucky participantas his share of our cash raffledrawing.We were pleased to haveseveral top ranking CHPofficers playing along withDave Helsel, Director of 11-99Foundation, joining the dinnerprogram. As a manner of course, Robinson Ranch managementand staff did a fine job accommodating our every need. WithContinued page 19

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSICA C K N O W L E D G E M E N T SAirline - ColoradoResort HotelSan Francisco FlingColorado VacationNapa GetawayNapa GolfScottsdale GetawayResort HotelUS Grand PrixLifetime MembershipFerrari Print & BookGolf EquipmentCocktail HostInsuranceCar Care ProductsCar Care ProductsBreakfast & Hole In OneAMERICAN AIRLINESARIZONA BILTMOREAVUS AUTOSPORTAUTOBOOKS/AEROBOOKS INC.CONCOURSE MOTORCAR COMPANYDENT MECHANIXFDSI LOGISTICS SAGE AUTO GROUPTHE BOULDERS RESORT & SPARITZ-CARLTON BACHELOR GULCHMEADOWOOD AT NAPACHARDONNAY GOLF CLUBTHE PHOENICIANFOUR SEASONS HOTELINDIANAPOLIS SPEEDWAYCHP 11-99 FOUNDATIONMICHAEL FURMANCALLAWAY GOLFPUTNAM LEASINGMERIDIAN FINANCIAL SERVICESMEGUIAR’S INC.303 PRODUCTS INC.THE AUTO GALLERYT E E S P O N S O R ST I T L E S P O N S O RFIRST CLASS MOTORINGPREMIER MOTORSPORTSPUTNAM LEASINGTHE MOTOR GROUPULTIMATE TOYZstrong committee support from club members Marv Landon,Doug Prestine, Tex Otto, Demetri Zafiris as well as CHPOfficer John Lutz, this was a pleasant event.Two golf courses have been reserved at RobinsonRanch for our second annual event to be held on Friday,May 16, 2008. Plans have already been laid for sunny playconditions,greater participation of our charity Foundationas well as California Highway Patrol, and producing magicgolf balls designed with one additional inch of roll to winthe brand new 430 Ferrari or, perhaps, a 599.Plan on participating in next year’s even better andbigger tournament. SF7/8 2007Sempre Ferrari19

LFCA SW CHALLENGES MOTHER NATURE ONCE AGAINCORONA AIRPORT OPEN HOUSEArticle ByDon Westast April, the FCA-SW golf outing started on a miserableday of steady rain. By 10 A.M. the rain tapered off andwe started what would become a great day and event.Our Corona Airport event had a beautiful sunny daycombined with a 30 to 40 miles per hour cross-windcoming over the runway. Only 3 or 4 of the heavier planeswould chance a take-off or landing. A beautifully restoredPiper Cub took off, managing to stay right side up, but wenever saw him again. He must have had a destination witha runway sans cross-wind.As in the past three Corona events, we were hosted byFCA’ers Fred Peters and Charles Betz. Over 45 Ferrarisshowed up, including several ’50s classics and racing roadsters.Almost every model from the 1950’s to the currentFerrari offerings were on display in the special parking areanext to the runway. Over 85 people enjoyed a homemadeMexican buffet catered by the ever popular “Betsy”. Therewas praise by all for the quality and quantity of the servings.Several pilots opened up their hangers for us to checkout their beautifully restored planes which dated back tothe 1940’s. The 150 people who attended this event allseemed pleased and asked to do it again in a couple of years.The FCA Southwest Region wishes to again thankFred and Charles for making this event possible with theuse of their beautiful Airport Terrace Facility with muchappreciation fo the the Corona airport pilots for openingtheir hangers for the enjoyment of our members. SFContinued page 2220Photos ByWally Clark, Tom Brockmiller and Marshall BuckFrom top:Corona Airport’s front apron was filled with our Ferraris. Charles’ and Fred’sAirport Terrace allowed members a high-flying vantage point to view thecars.

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Above left to right from top down:Tom Shaughnessy’s 1954 375 MM. Everyone enjoyed the delicious Mexican buffet on the terrace overlooking the airport apron filled with Ferraris.Vintage Ferraris in formation. People milling about the Ferraris and hangars. Jack Curtis‘ 456 finally made it in print. Don West keeping everyone in line.Open and closed Daytonas. Charles Betz’s 250 SWB surrounded by Ferrari racing cars.7/8 2007Sempre Ferrari22

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2ND ANNUALLOS ANGELES CONCOURSArticle and Photos ByAT THEROSE BOWL Wally ClarkOn Sunday, June 3, 2007, the second annual L.A.Concours was held under beautiful blue skies on theBrookside Golf Course adjacent to the Rose Bowl inPasadena.There were over 300 cars on the field and the featurethis year was race cars. These included cars that originallyran around the Rose Bowl (midgets) to race cars from everyera. Tom Shaughnessey’s Ferrari 375MM was a winner inthe class along with a spectacular Lola GTP car.The Ferrari classes were well attended and were split intotwo classes- early (250/275/330) and late (up to 1984).C O N C O U R S W I N N E R SEARLY FERRARIS1st - 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso, Alan Hart2nd - 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy, Ken Roath3rd - 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC, Jim GianopolisLATE FERRARIS1st - 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, Anthony Pfannkuche2nd - 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, Dennis Williams3rd - 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT, Akram AwadBest in Show was split into pre-war and post-war categories:Pre-war - 1936 Delahaye Competition CabrioletPost-war - 1964 Ferrari Lusso, Alan HartThanks to all the FCA members who helped with theshow and brought their cars. SFFrom top:Alan Hart’s deep maroon 250 Lusso which was awarded with first place inEarly Ferraris and Best in Show Post-war. Early Ferraris. Late Ferraris.7/8 2007Sempre Ferrari25

ODRIVE FOR CHARITYDAVID FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL RUNArticle and Photos ByMark Processn Saturday June 9th, a caravan of over 80 exotic carsheaded up the 101 in a memorial celebration of friend andfellow Ferrari owner David Friedman. Since his passingtwo years ago Dave’s son Justin has taken it on himself toorganize this fitting tribute to his father by gathering oldfriends and sports car enthusiasts for this annual drivingevent.This year the day started at the Auto Gallery’sCalabasas showroom with a continental breakfast and a seaof red and yellow Ferraris waiting to be unleashed. Thedrive was escorted by the CHP this year so there were nospeeding tickets issued to participants who all displayed adecorative event applique. The weather was sunny and cooldriving up the coast and all cars arrived at the Bacara Resortin record time for a cocktail party hosted by sponsors EffinVodka and Ballz energy drinks. This combination of sponsorsresulted in the concoction of the day, appropriatelydubbed “Effin Ballz” and yes; it was necessary to have atleast two.Drinks and conversation flowed as people browsedtables filled with sports and Hollywood memorabilia itemsdonated for silent auction by Gallery of Dreams and a shopfull of automobile collectibles brought by Ultimate Toyz.A few notable offerings were a Michael Schumacher autographedhelmet, a brake rotor and caliper assembly fromMichael’s 1999 winning F1 car and a collage of signedphotos by the 2006 F1 driver roster. Later, participantswere treated to a delicious gourmet lunch served by theresort, elegantly presented with white tablecloths and linenson a grassy plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean.Most of the cars participating were late model V8Ferraris with two new 599’s leading the pack; one drivenby Justin himself, followed by comedian Chris Tucker whowas taking his new stallion on its inaugural run.Accompanying the 60+ Ferraris was a group of tenLamborghinis, four Maserati Spyders, two Carrera GTsand one original 289 Cobra. Of course all this was for agood cause as 100% of the proceeds generated by theentrance fees were donated to the Santa Barbara PoliceActivities League, the Our House grief counseling centerand Dusty Troyan’s Motor 4 Toys.The turn out for this year’s Friedman Memorialindicates that interest in this kind high profile charity eventis gaining popularity with the exotic car community. Iapplaud Justin Friedman in his efforts to expand the qualityand diversity of this event and anticipate it will be biggerand better next year, so mark the date on your calendar andsign up early when June comes around in 2008. SF26

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WELCOMENEW MEMBERSto our new members of the Ferrari Club of America Southwest RegionVito Antoci, CalabasasTodd Bernick, Los AngelesJoseph R. Caruso, PlacentiaAlan L. Cerf, La QuintaRamsey Eldib, Granada HillsDavid Frith-Smith, CalabasasY. L. Khalil, TorranceJohn R. Light, MontecitoAnthony C. Maric, Santa ClaritaRupert Parkes, Santa MonicaJohn Pollara, Dana PointJessica Pusser, San DiegoScott Santino, Simi ValleyGilbert Torres, Los AngelesLuz V. Wong, Beverly HillsDonald Appel, Los AngelesChristopher Froian, MontebelloRon Gart, Beverly HillsSteve Kamholz, Huntington BeachTao Liem, CamarilloE. Carl Sarjeant, CoronaEd Superfon, Los AngelesREGA L I AExclusive Club Merchandise for FCA Southwest Members only.28Leather Writing Portfolio $75.Supple saddle tan color with embossedFCA cavallino logo. Front and back outsidepockets. Suede interior with tablet slot.Please mail your order/remittance to:Demetri ZafirisFCA SW Regalia4358 Nogales DriveTarzana, CA 91356Phone: 818.774.1500 ext. 203Email: cnbigd@earthlink.netFCA SW Cap $29.Three dimensional pewter finish metallogo adorns a great fitting low-profilebrushed cotton cap.Khaki color with a black contrastpre-curved sandwich visor.FCA SW REGALIALeather Writing Portfolio $75. x =FCA SW Cap $29. x =Total Remittance $

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