Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Team takes dual first place victories at Infineon
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05-05-2011, 01:02 PM
Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Team takes dual first place victories at Infineon 
Race winner #22 Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari 458 Challenge: Enzo Potolicchio
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FERRARI OF FORT LAUDERDALE TEAM TAKES DUAL 1ST PLACE VICTORIES AT THE INAUGURAL 2011 FERRARI CHALLENGE IN BOTH THE 458 AND 430 SERIES
The Experience Auto Group remains successful on the track – securing 1st and 2nd place wins at the Ferrari Challenge
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (May 5, 2011) – The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Team, owned and operated by The Experience Auto Group which also includes Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale and Ferrari of Long Island dealerships, dominated The 2011 Ferrari Challenge series, when driver Enzo Potolicchio won first place on May 1, 2011 at the Infineon Raceway during the 458 Challenge. The Ferrari Challenge spanned over several days from April 28 – May 1, 2011 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.
Potolicchio secured first place during the Challenge Race No. 2 in the 458 Class – an impressive win that is characteristic of the reigning champion as well as Experience Auto Group and its profound race history. Ringing true again to the team’s successful track record, The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Team also secured first place in the 430 Class during Challenge Race No. 2; and second place during the Challenge Race No. 1 in both the 458 and 430 Classes.
“The Experience Auto Group is no stranger to the track,” said Garrett Hayim, President of Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale and The Experience Auto Group. “Our passion for high line racing has evolved from a love for professional racing since 1984, winning five national and world championships in offshore powerboats driven by owner Stuart Hayim. The Experience Auto Group has claimed impressive victories with Risi Competizione and consecutive Ferrari Challenge titles – including back to back championships with The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Team in 2005-2007, Ferrari of Long Island Team in 2008 and The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Team again in 2010. We are ecstatic that our continued efforts on the track have proven fruitful and are extremely proud of our entire team and drivers.”
The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Team is comprised of seasoned race professionals and an elite team of drivers: Enzo Potolicchio from Caracas, Venezuela; Mike Zoi from Miami, Florida; Rob Metka from Delray Beach, Florida; Guy LeClerc from Montreal, Quebec; Juan Hinestrosa from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; David Knobel from Delray Beach, Florida; Tim Rosner from Mansfield, Massachusetts; and Rafael Sportelli from New York, New York. Drivers’ race results are as follows:
“With the introduction of the new 458 cars, having only arrived a few weeks ago, there was little time for the team to prepare for this pressure-filled weekend. Though ultimately, we all pulled together to claim impressive victories and made the experience successful and rewarding,” said Ronald Vogel, Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Race Team Manager and experienced driver. “I personally know what it takes as a team manager and as a driver to achieve such incredible feats and I know what the team wants – a memorable weekend – and that is exactly what we all got.” Vogel, alongside Preston Hen and Lorne Libel, is a driver listed in the Cliente Progamme of the FXX Series.
Sponsors of The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale Team include Paul & Shark yachting, Motorola, TeamSpeed.com and MotorSport.com (photography sponsor), and allowed for such a successful result by standing by the team and providing support.
About the Ferrari Challenge
The Ferrari Challenge expanded to North America in 1994 with a full season of races and has been run every year since, making it the longest-running series of its type in North America. The Ferrari Challenge has given many Ferrari owners the opportunity to enjoy the continent's finest tracks while sharing both competition and the social aspects of the series with fellow Ferrari owners. The Challenge has also given Ferrari enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy watching Ferraris in their natural environment – the race track. This series provides owners of the great cars from Enzo Ferrari’s past the opportunity to race them against other fabulous Ferraris in a controlled environment, on the greatest tracks on the continent.
About The Experience Auto Group
The Experience Auto Group consists of four dealerships, Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale (formally Shelton Ferrari-Maserati, a respected institution for 26 years), Ferrari-Maserati of Long Island, Maserati of Manhattan and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Long Island. While each dealership takes on a life of its own, they are all housed in a stunning combination of style and speed spread out over 64,035 sq. ft. of showroom space – where luxury meets passion. The headquarters, established in 1983, Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale – The Home of the Experience is South Florida’s oldest and most respected dealer of luxury performance Italian automobiles. The recently renovated, brand-new, state-of-the-art showroom and facility showcases the world’s most coveted autos. Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale is the only factory-authorized Ferrari and Maserati body shop that also features an award-winning restoration team. The dealership carries a wide array of Ferrari and Maserati parts, accessories, and apparel. Clients have the ability to make service appointments online at its website at www.ferrarifl.com, where interested buyers may also find a full list of the current inventory, news and upcoming events. Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale is located at 5750 North Federal Hwy. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information please call 954.607.7928.
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#11 Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari F430 Challenge: Tim Rosner
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Start: #22 Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari 458 Challenge: Enzo Potolicchio leads the field
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458 podium: second place Enzo Potolicchio with Marc Gene
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F430 podium: winner Chris Ruud, second place Rob Metka, third place Guy Leclerc with Marc Gene
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#8 Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari 458 Challenge
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Podium: team award to #91 Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari F430 Challenge crew of Guy Leclerc
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#26 Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale Ferrari F430 Challenge: Juan Hinestrosa
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05-06-2011, 08:23 AM
Thanks again guys, we really appreciate the forums support and thanks DJ for the help with pics!
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05-06-2011, 01:28 PM
