Sun - August 29, 2010 - 5:00AM - Belgium F1

2010 FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX at Spa-Francorchamps is the 13th Formula 1 race of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 5:00AM. This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Sun - Sept 12, 2010 - 5:00AM - Italian F1

FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA 2010 at Monza is the 14th Formula 1 race party of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 5:00AM. This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Friday, Sept 17, 2010 - Ferrari Factory Tour

The Factory is holding open tour availability on September 17th for a group of our members who might wish to participate. They can accommodate up to 40 people (in two groups of 20), starting at 2:30 pm that Friday afternoon. In addition, should a group of our members wish to take such a tour, but on a different date, the Factory will try to accommodate us, albeit on a space available basis. Please remember that they give many tours to owners from many countries, with only a limited number being conducted in English. So, if you are seeking individual tours, please continue to work through your dealers. But, if you would like to seek such a tour as part of a larger group of our members, please let us know and we will relay your request to the Factory. As we are just getting started with such arrangements, we will likely need to work some kinks out in our processes, but bear with us as we all work together to get things operating smoothly. To begin with, please send any requests for such a group tour to Theresa Gilpatrick tgipat@hostworks.com, who will coordinate the material and work with me to send it on to Ferrari. Please do remember that this is for larger groups; for small groups or singles, please work through your dealer as you have in the past. For more information about travel arrangements contact Bob Lebenson at 702-340-5957.

Sat, Sept 18, 2010 - Calendar Photoshoot

All exotic car owners who wish to appear in the 2011 Ferrari Club Bikini Calendar are requested to bring their exotic cars to this bikini photoshoot with amateur and professional swimsuit models. You can request a particular time for your photoshoot. Six cars will be photographed from 9:00AM to Noon, and six other cars will be photographed from Noon to 3:00PM at Vegas Vision Photography Studios, 4780 W. Harmon Road, Suite 14, Las Vegas, NV. 89103 (just east of Decatur, between Flamingo and Tropicana). Our host is Photographer Bobby Deal at 702-715-3691. This is also an audition for the best possible swimsuit models. All models will show up again at The 9th Annual Rally in the Valley and Bikini Calendar Photoshoot on October 2nd, 2010 to autograph your 2011 Calendars to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. Central to the festivities are all the lovely Vegas models, professionals and amateurs alike. We cannot praise all of our wonderful models enough. These gorgeous young women donate their beauty and time, and professional photographers donate their services. For more info and to schedule your photo please contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Sept 18-19, 2010 - FCA Virginia City Hillclimb

The annual Virginia City Hillclimb runs from Carson City to Virginia City, Nevada, and is put on by the Ferrari Club of America Pacific Region. The hillclimb has been run since May 23-24, 1964 when "Road & Track" joined with the Aston Martin Owners Club for the first event, which took a totally different route. Later the event was sponsored by the SCCA. Drivers try for the fastest time from the Highway 341 and 342 intersection up to Virginia City via the Highway 341 truck route. It is a paved road, and the local police block it off in order to utilize both lanes up the hill. Most of the turns are marked at 25-35 mph, and cars are going through these turns with very few guard rails at 75-110 mph. Before the truck route was constructed cars would run up Highway 342 past the Gold Hill Hotel and other landmarks. Highway 342 is now the return route for cars that have completed their runs up Highway 341. The hillclimb covers 5.2 miles climbing 1,260 feet. This event is not to be confused with the June 25-26, 2010 Hill Climb sponsored by Spectre Performance. The Ferrari Club event is limited to Ferraris unless they cannot fill 70 spots; then they open it to other cars. Drivers get anywhere from 10-20 runs up the hill over the course of a weekend. Usually you get about 10 practice runs on Saturday and 6 or 7 timed runs on Sunday. The event is very dangerous. There are over 20 corners to memorize, and the penalty for going off course is extremely high. Read the article in "The Prancing Horse" Issue 174 First Quarter 2010 page 40 and see the FCA 2007 Hillclimb Video, FCA 2008 Hillclimb Video and FCA 2009 Hillclimb Pictures. For more information and to enter see www.ferraripacific.org or contact Dennis Chiodo at (925) 250-9276.

Sunday - Sept 19, 2010 - Mt Charleston - 8:00AM

We depart for the drive from Santa Fe Station, 4949 N Rancho Dr (and I-95) Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 658-4900 at 8:30AM sharp for the Kyle Canyon-Lee Canyon Mt. Charleston run. Park under the sign, and please arrive by 8am to sign the waiver so we can count the number of participants and call the restaurant to let them know. We will drive north on 95 and take the first exit for Mt Charleston on 157. We will pass the Mt Charleston Resort Hotel and take the next right onto 158. We will go to the end and then turn left onto 156 towards the ski area. We will pass the ski area entrance and continue to the top of the ski area parking lot. There we will back in for photos. Then we will take 156 back down the mountain and turn right onto 95. Take the "Snow Mountain" exit and turn left for the golf course. We will reach the Paiute Golf Resort, 10325 Nu Wav Kaiv Blvd, Las Vegas, NV (702) 658-1400 for lunch before 11:00 at the Paiute Indian Reservation. Their brunch runs until noon and is $15 per person. They have no problem with separate checks, and it is an excellent brunch. For more info contact Lindsey Freeman at (702) 595-6600.

Thur, Sept 23, 2010 - 6:30PM - Siena Trattoria

Siena Trattoria is the location of our September social. It is located at 9500 West Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 360-3358 just west of Ft Apache not far from the 215/Sahara interchange. Although it is in the building that previously housed Bertolini's, it is an entirely new restaurant. Siena Italian Authentic Tratorria. The name say's it all. This is a real Italian Restaurant with a menu full of authentic dishes made from the freshest ingredients. Reserved parking is available right in front. Please RSVP to Laurie Eden at (702) 524-3098 by September 20th.

Fri-Sun, Sept 24-26 - Weekend Trip to Sedona

We will be driving to the beautiful town of Sedona, AZ on Friday, and staying over one or two nights. A highlight of the trip will be the annual Sedona Car Show on Saturday. A number of our friends from the Arizona Chapter will be meeting us there. If you want to enter the show, we advise you to do so soon, at www.sedonacarclub.com. Following the show there will be a barbeque to attend. Some of us will drive home Saturday, and others will stay over another night and return Sunday. A top choice for accommodations is the marvelous Adobe Village Graham Inn, where we have secured a 30% discount on rates so long as they have rooms available. We will also circulate the names of some more moderately priced places. For more information, contact Bob Lebenson at 702-340-5957 or bobleb@lebenson.com.

Sun - Sept 26, 2010 - 5:00AM - Singapore F1

2010 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX at Singapore is the 15th Formula 1 race party of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 5:00AM. This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Friday - Oct 1 - Diabetes Association - 6:00PM

Friday, October 1st, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, the Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) will host “SALUTE”, the NDA’s 3rd annual wine tasting and silent auction at Lamborghini of Las Vegas, 7740 Eastgate Road, Henderson, NV 89011. Proceeds from this event directly benefits both children and adults in our local community who are affected by diabetes. By providing programs such as “Camps for Kids,” support groups and health and wellness programs, we can truly make a difference in the lives of so many living with this chronic disease. The Ferrari Club of Las Vegas has a history of supporting the NDA. While this is not an official Club event, many of us will attend.

Sat, Oct 2, 2010 - Rally in the Valley - 9:00AM

The 9th Annual Rally in the Valley and Bikini Calendar Photoshoot
starts with registration at 9:00am with the first car out at 10:00am on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at Norm Baker Lotus, 6175 West Sahara Avenue and Jones (702) 385-5511. All Las Vegas car club members and other individuals are welcome to enter all makes and models. The entry fee of $30 gets participants digital photos of their cars with beautiful models along the way. There will also be a short acceleration/braking event. All the entry fees will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. This is a timed event with trophies going to the winners. Central to the festivities are all the lovely Vegas models, professionals and amateurs alike. We cannot praise all of our wonderful models enough. These gorgeous young women donate their beauty and time, and professional photographers donate their services to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our sponsors help defray the expenses of photographers and their models, and provide settings for our photoshoots throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Thank you to all of our sponsors, photographers, models, volunteers and participants! Last year the Rally was hosted by the Porsche Club (who took home the trophy). The previous year it was hosted by the Ferrari Club (who took home the trophy). This year the event is sponsored by the Southern Nevada Lotus Car Club. For more info contact Jeff Wenger (702) 617-3300. See last year's pics...

Sept 29 - Oct 3, 2010 - 2010 Annual Meet

Register Now for the
FCA 2010 Annual Meet
in southern New Jersey half way between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Registration is available online at www.FCA2010.org, the website for the 2010 Annual Meet. Please take a moment to browse through the exciting plans for this upcoming event in Millville New Jersey, September 29th to October 3rd, 2010. Register early to avoid late charges.

Sat - Oct 9, 2010 - Track Event - 8:00AM

This free track day in Pahrump at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch is open to all Ferrari Club members. Meet at the last gas station on Blue Diamond Road (Route 160) where it meets with West Charleston Blvd (Route 159) that runs through Red Rock Canyon. Please arrive early - BEFORE 8:00AM - to gas up and sign the waiver. We depart for the track at 8:00AM sharp. The track goes hot at 9:00AM and we will have all morning to run the racetrack. We will be sharing the 1.5 mile track with Spring Mountain Members. We will have different run groups, two different driving experiences based on your comfort level. One run group will be Lead-Follow with no helmet and no suits for those who wish to see the track layout and drive at a more leisurely pace. We will have a second faster run group which will require helmets (bring your track gear) for those who want a more exhilarating experience. There will be no cost for the track time. Our sessions will run all morning. There will be 2 sessions for each run group. At 12:00 noon will all depart for the Club House Grill Room at the Mountain Falls Golf Club
(775) 537-6553 for our 12:30 PM reservations. Just so we can get an idea of how many Members are coming, please RSVP to Bob Bruderman at (702) 505-8073.

Sat - Oct 9, 2010 - 11:00PM - Japanese F1

2010 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX at Suzuka is the 16th Formula 1 race party of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 11:00PM. This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Sunday, Oct 10, 2010 - 10:00AM - Car Show

Siena Trattoria is the location of this 1st Annual Italian Sports Car Show. It is located at 9500 West Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 360-3358 just west of Ft Apache not far from the 215/Sahara interchange. The restaurant owner has 5 Ferraris and 1 Maserati. He and some other friends of his will bring their cars in from California with hopes they can make this first annual show a big success. This show is in conjunction with the Las Vegas Italian Auto Club. Part of the sales on that day will be donated to a local charity. For more info contact LVIAC President Joe Campobasso at (702) 423-1960 or Siena Owner Antonio Accornero at (213) 280-4215.

Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 6:30PM - Roma Grill

Roma Grill is the restaurant for our October social. It is located at 9570 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123-8015 (702) 837-5600 in the Cars and Coffee mall. The Italian food is excellent. Some reviewers give it a five star rating. Reserved parking will be available in their large parking lot. Please RSVP to Laurie Eden at (702) 524-3098.

Sat - Oct 23, 2010 - 11:00PM - Korean F1

2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX at Yeongam is the 17th Formula 1 race party of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 11:00PM. This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Sat - Oct 30, 2010 - Jackass Run to Oatman

The Jackass Run 2010 Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow car enthusiasts on our annual run to Oatman, Arizona - an authentic western ghost town straight out of the early 1900s with wild jackasses roaming the town, colorful characters, and the occasional gunfight in the street. We depart Cars and Coffee, 9500 South Eastern Avenue, just south of Interstate 215 at 10:00am. First stop is the Laughlin Ranch in Bullhead City for lunch. From there we go on to Oatman for some sightseeing, funnel cakes, souvenirs, and the feeding of the jackasses. When we are done, we head back to Vegas. For those wanting to make it an overnight trip, we will stay in Laughlin and meet for breakfast on Sunday. Go to www.jackassrun.com to register and for more information, or contact Chris Tromba at (702) 494-8489.

Sun - Nov 7, 2010 - 8:00AM - Brazilian F1

FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL 2010 at Sao Paulo is the 18th Formula 1 race party of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 8:00AM. (Daylight savings time ends today.) This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Sun - Nov 14, 2010 - 5:00AM - Abu Dhabi F1

2010 FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX on the Yas Marina Circuit is the 19th and final Formula 1 race party of the season. We will view it live at Charlie's Lakeside Restaurant, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage begins at 5:00AM. This race is broadcast on the Speed Channel. For more information contact Jeff Wenger at (702) 617-3300.

Sat, December 11, 2010 - Hoover Dam Parade

The Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge will be dedicated with a Parade of Classics and Exotics at 11:00AM. There is going to be a Parade of classic and exotic cars at 11:00 AM pacific time (high noon Arizona time) coming from both ends of the new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. The plan is to have the cars coming from Arizona and the cars coming from Nevada meet and pass in the middle of the new Bypass Bridge at high noon. Arizona cars will be lining-up at Arizona's famous Last Stop Restaurant/Bar/Mini-Mart/RV Park at mile marker 27 on Hwy 93 and the Nevada cars will be lining-up at the Hacienda Hotel/Casino on the Nevada side of Hwy 93. The media has been contacted in So NV and AZ, and hopefully we will have a lot of media coverage to mark our historical event. After the Parade there will be a meet-N-greet at the Hacienda and/or Railroad Pass Casinos. One or both will be determined at a later date, and we’ll keep you posted. The Arizona liaison and originator of the parade is Betsy Senn 928-565-1298 sennasylum@npgcable.com. The Nevada liaison is Julie Stephen 702-438-1977 rjcbcstephen@cox.net. Give either one of us a call or shoot an email and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and put you on the list of participants. We are hoping you will be as excited as we are to participate in this endeavor. For more information contact Bob Lebenson at 702-340-5957 or bobleb@lebenson.com.

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - Holiday Party

The Holiday Party is at Brand in the Monte Carlo at 6:30pm. The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is located at 3770 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV. A formal invitation will go out to FCA Members with a Menu and RSVP. There is no social in November due to Thanksgiving, and because we are encouraging everyone to attend the Holiday Party. For more information please contact Laurie Eden at (702) 524-3098.

Saturday, December 18, 2010 - Santa's Toy Run

The Annual Christmas Toy Run is sponsored each year by the Las Vegas Cruisin' Association. This is a chance for all car clubs to be charitable to underpriviledged children. We meet at 11:00am at Mystic Lodge Casino, 920 S. Boulder Hwy (1 mile south of 215/Lake Mead Dr) in Henderson for the annual "Christmas Toy Run" with Santa. Bring unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 4 to 13. From there we follow Santa's sleigh a few blocks to Robert Taylor Elementary School, 144 Westminster Way (off North Major Ave), Henderson, NV 89015. Park together and bring your toys inside where Santa and his helpers hand them out at noon to all the underpriviledged kids at the school. There are many deserving children. For more information contact Art Kam at (702) 643-0000. See last year's pics...

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