The event which was a celebration of the 2001 World Championship season by the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One
team and driver Michael Schumacher was attended by upwards of 45 cars. Notable entries in attendance featured a
stock car formerly driven to victory at Watkins Glen by Jeff Gordon now owned by FOC Florida Region Track Director
Bob Zinzell.
Assistant Regional director Ray Maranges showed up with his beautiful silver Ferrari 360 Challenge (attached) but
pulled a surprise by debuting an awesome Lamborghini Challenge car which drew a lot of interest in the garage.
Among other interesting attendees was the Toyota 2000 GT of FOC Social Director Craig Zinn. Craig naturally had
his 355 Challenge at the track but took the special Toyota 2000 GT on the course before rain set in. Craig is the
proud owner of the largest collection of Toyota 2000 GT's in the world (13) and defended Toyota's honor against
much more powerful machines taking part in lapping sessions in the newly formed GT category.
A diverse entry of Ferraris such as 355's, 360's, F-40', Mondial's, Dino's, 308's and 512's took part in the lapping
sessions on the famous course. Members were able to keep their cars dry in the modern and spacious F-1 style
garages at Homestead where they could watch the weather radar on closed circuit TV when not out on hot laps.
The awesome Doral Golf and Spa Resort hosted the Ferrari Owners Club Florida Region event featuring
spectacular meals and rooms in the heart of Miami.
A film crew taped the track sessions which was presented to members as a movie after the Saturday night dinner at
the Doral hosted by Craig Zinn.
Images and other news from the "Celebration of a Championship" event may be found on the Ferrari Owners Club
Florida Region website... www.focfloridaregion.com
The Ferrari Owners Club Florida Region is looking forward to an active season beginning 2002 with a Concourso at
the beautiful Saint Armands Key in Sarasota Janurary 12 always with a mindful eye on events in our country.
Concorso 2001 at The Doral
The rain filled weekend failed to dampen the spirits of the FOC at Homestead and with the Concours crowd at The
Doral Hotel. Although the threat of rain reduced the number of cars to be judged, we still had a "hearty" group of 10
entries representing 4 classes. Because of the inclement weather, the entries that were originally scheduled to
position themselves on the putting green, where placed in the front courtyard of the hotel. Mounted silver bowls,
sponsored by The Collection, were presented to the winners and runner-ups. A larger group of Ferrari's will
participate next time and better weather will also be guaranteed. After all, we do live in Florida!
Congratulations to all!
Paul Bianco, Concours Director
CLASS 1 308/Mondial
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