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2 Hello FCA Southwest Region Members, With springtime here, our club’s events calendar is in full swing! In May alone, our dedicated event chairpersons have organized four events to enjoy. From our Kentucky Derby Drive and Party, Marshall’s Tom Malloy Collection Tour, our popular Concorso Ferrari concours with Maranello’s finest presented on historic Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, to a special invitation to Snaidero USA/Pininfarina’s showroom, we have a lot of unique experiences that your Ferrari will beg you to attend. In March, Marv and I attended the FCA National Board Meeting where all Regional Directors are invited to help guide the club’s direction. Three key developments were announced during the three full days of meetings in Atlanta. Firstly, an agreement with Ferrari SpA was signed to join their International Council of Ferrari Clubs. This agreement solidifies the club’s relationship with the factory and its North American organization, plus strengthens our mutual relationships for the future. The second announcement was FCA’s “Bucks Back” program with money saving benefits on discounts from any authorized Ferrari dealer in the US and Canada, driving schools, vehicle lease and transportation companies. The discount from just one service could pay May-June 2010 for your year’s membership, so there’s never been a better reason to be a FCA member. You can also get a personalized Visa credit card with a photo of your Ferrari on it. There is President ’s no annual fee, so why not carry a card that can get more attention than your Black Card? Thirdly, and even more exciting is the initial planning of the FCA’s 50th anniversary in a Message year long, continent-wide celebration beginning in 2012. Our Region will be at the front of the line for the golden year festivities as our FCA Southwest Region will be host for the FCA • Springtime Events 2012 International Meet. Chairman Doug Prestine is our well qualified event chairperson • Get Your “Bucks Back” who helped develop the Avila Beach Concours Weekend. This beautiful locale along California’s central coast will play host to our event which will offer numerous activities for • FCA 50th Anniversary members and their Ferraris. We recently held our initial meeting to discuss preliminary details, and both Doug and I invite you to be an “engaged” member to assist our club in • In Your Area Meets the development and running of the five day event. Our In Your Area coordinators have been having some very fun informal events. I attended Mark’s meeting at Supercar Sunday in Woodland Hills and I had a great time seeing the wide variety of cars at this show sponsored by the Auto Gallery. Several members enjoyed Kenny’s first West LA group for a drive and Guy’s Santa Paula Airport meet gave Ventura area members a chance to have a great time among the planes. Each of our coordinators look forward to seeing you at their next get together, so take a drive next month to say “hi.” I look forward to seeing you at our club’s events or at a board meeting at the Petersen where all members are invited. Tex K. Otto Regional Director / President Ferrari Club of America, Southwest Region SF 3 5/6 2010 Volume 17 No.3 Editor /Design /Production Contents Synchronis LLC Tex K. Otto 213) 439-0111 Fax: 213) 439-0112 3 President’s Message Tex K. Otto Email: [email protected] 5 FCA Southwest Region Officers, Directors & Chairpersons Sempre Ferrari Advertising Jim Bindman 818) 429 -1667 6 FCA SW Calendar of Events Email: [email protected] In Your Area - FCA SW Area Coordinators Mark Process Sempre Ferrari Missing Issue 8 Demetri Zafiris 818) 774-1500 ext 203 10 FCA SW Kart Challenge at Dromo 1 Tex K. Otto Email: [email protected] FCA Southwest Region Events Calendar 12 Tech Session at The Auto Gallery Jim Bindman Wally Clark 714) 630-9202 Email: [email protected] 16 The 8th Annual Ortega Run Tom Brockmiller Cover Images 18 458 Italia North American Premiere Tex K. Otto 599 GTO - Ferrari SpA Ferrari emblem - Larry O’Rourke Al DeLauro 22 Ferrari and the FCA Online Event Information & Registration 29 FCA Added Member Benefits FCA National www.fca-s w.org 34 Swap Meet at Ferrari of Orange County Wally Clark 35 Upcoming Events FCA Southwest Event A nnouncements 20 Concorso Ferrari in Old Pasadena Marv Landon 24 Tom Malloy Collection Tour Marshall Buck Ph. D Snaidero USA FCA SW Exclusive Breakfast Tex K. Otto 26 Sideways 3 Mark Process FCA SW Annual Election Picnic Wally Clark 28 Kart Racing at MB2 Marv Landon Getty Villa Tour Diane Peterson 30 Santa Barbara Polo Tournament Tex K. Otto Casa del Herrero Tour Demetri Zafiris 31 Autocross & Track Day at Auto Club Speedway Diane Petersen Ferrari Harbor Classic Tom Brockmiller 32 Blue Sky & Ojai Bob Boas Kart Racing at Go Kart World Diane Peterson 33 Avila Beach Concours Weekend Doug Prestine House of Blues Gospel Brunch Diane Peterson 35 Petersen Garage Sale & Swap Meet Tex K. Otto 36 FCA SW Event Registration Menu 37 Classified Ads 38 Welcome New Members FCA Membership Application FCA Southwest Region Policies Sempre Ferrari Commercial Advertising Rates 4 PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR DIRECTOR/ADVERTISING CHAIRPERSON Tex K. Otto Jim Bindman 250 GT SWB Competizione 360 Modena 213) 439-0111 818) 429-1667 [email protected] [email protected] Sempre Ferrari Editor, Web Maintenance Tech Sessions, Monterey Drive VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Peter G. Kudrave Bob Boas F430 Spider 308 GTSi 213) 955-0005 310) 454-6671 [email protected] [email protected] Christmas Luncheon, Art Center Ojai Drive SECRETARY/DIRECTOR DIRECTOR/TRACK CHAIRPERSON Tony Cole Marshall Buck Ph.D 818) 222-6646 365 GTB/4 Daytona [email protected] 310) 836-4390 Hearst Castle Weekend [email protected] Willow Springs, Collection Tours TREASURER DIRECTOR/SPECIAL EVENTS Demetri Zafiris Marv Landon 355 F1 Berlinetta, 308 GTS F430 Berlinetta 818) 774-1500 ext 203 818) 971-3300 ext 2350 [email protected] [email protected] Casa del Herrero Concorso Ferrari, MB2 Karts CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR Doug Prestine Kenny Lombino F430 Spider F430 Spider 310) 472-1187 310) 339-8657 [email protected] [email protected] Avila Beach Concours Weekend All Day Drive, Mystery Drive DIRECTOR/MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON Founded 1994 Diane Peterson F355 GTS 310) 804-6655 Officers, Directors [email protected] Adamson House, Getty Villa, Happy Hour & Chairpersons DIRECTOR/IN YOUR AREA CHAIRPERSON Mark Process Our thanks to these dedicated enthusiasts 348tb Serie Speciale 818) 906-2678 who provide opportunities for our club [email protected] The Sideways Tour, In Your Area members to share our passion of Ferraris. DIRECTOR Brian Quadt Testarossa 949) 244-7862 PAST PRESIDENTS Meguiar’s Car Clinic Judd Goldfeder 1994-1996 Tom Brockmiller 1996-1997 SPECIAL EVENTS Tom Brockmiller Wally Clark 1997-1999 512TR Marv Landon 1999-2001 949) 716-2395 [email protected] Bill Inglis 2001-2003 The Ortega Run, Ferrari Harbor Classic Murray Cogan 2003-2005 CONCOURS/EVENTS CALENDAR Wally Clark Walter Meyer 2005-2007 308 GTS Doug Prestine 2007-2009 714) 630-9202 [email protected] Concorso Ferrari, Newport Concours WEBMASTER Jeff Littrell 365 GTC/4 310) 951-6002 SF 5 5/6 2010 Events Calendar FCA SW events in bold MONTHLY FCA SW REGION May 1 - Saturday Run For The Roses - Kentucky Derby Party - Churchill Downs - Board Meetings Derby Style Elegance / Ladies Wear Your Fabulous Hats. Enjoy a Held the second Saturday of picturesque drive with our destination - the luxurious Langham / each month at 9 am at the Huntington Hotel & Spa in charming Pasadena, CA. Reserved display Petersen Automotive Museum, self parking, scrumptious luncheon, pre-show & viewing of the 136th 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax) Kentucky Derby. Enjoy this elegant party with fellow members, while Los Angeles, CA, unless you sip Mint Juleps, cheer your race horse to the finish and not to be otherwise specified. missed chances to win wonderful prizes by Louis Vuitton, Her me¯ s, All members welcome! Chanel, Maker’s Mark and more. Info: Tex K. Otto - [email protected], 213) 439-0 11 1. 8 - Saturday Southwest Region Board Meeting - Petersen Automotive Museum. 9 am. 14-16 - Wknd Pacific Region Run to Yosemite - Info: Bill Schworer - 650) 924-0530. 15 - Saturday Tom Malloy Collection Tour - 10 am. Tour of the extensive Tom Malloy collection in Corona featuring Indy Roadsters, Can Am and Formula 5000 cars featuring his latest acquisitions and restorations, including a 1964 289 Cobra with a storied past and a Porsche Kremer 962C FIA World Sports Prototype Championship car that won several races from 1988-2004. Includes a delicious Mexican lunch at Miguel’s California Cocina. Info: Marshall Buck - [email protected], 310) 836-4390. Event info on page 24. 16 - Sunday Concorso Ferrari in Old Pasadena - Colorado Boulevard will pulse with excitement when over 150 of the finest vintage and contemporary Ferraris will be on display on three blocks of the Old Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard. Concours judging and awards. Info: Marv Landon - [email protected], Karen 818) 971-3300, ext. 2311. Event info on pages 20-21. 22 - Saturday Snaidero USA/Pininfarina - Invitation to members to a private breakfast at its flagship kitchen showroom in West Hollywood. Members will get the chance to discover the curious affinities between their cars and some of their most luxurious kitchens… designed exclusively for Snaidero by Ferrari stylist Pininfarina himself. RSVP: Tex K. Otto - [email protected], 213) 439-0 11 1. Event info on page 25. June 5-6 - Weekend Sideways 3 to Santa Ynez - A new route, a sensational lunch venue and a great selection of wineries make this year’s experience of wine, food and amazing roads the best Sideways yet.