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Dine & Drive: Patrick Dempsey, Garth Stein, Don Kitch, etc I recently had the opportunity to go to the Dine & Drive event thanks to the generosity of Motoring Unlimited, a local shop in the area. This event was being held for Team Seattle to raise funds so they could compete once again in the Lemans 24 hour event using Ferraris this year. They also held this charity event in collaboration with Dempsey Racing at the local racetrack, Pacific Raceway here in Washington. Everyone who attended were given a 3 lap ride in pair of Ferrari 599 HGTEs and another pair of California generously donated by Ferrari of North America for this event. Afterwards we had dinner where Don Kitch of ProFormance Racing spoke of his need for funds this year followed by Patrick Dempsey who spoke of his organization and what they did for cancer research for children across America. It was truly an inspiring event for all that attended. I had a great time especially riding with Joe, one of the drivers for from Dempsey Racing. Garth Stein, author of mone of my favorite novels, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" was also present too. Everyone picked up his autographed novel as well as a autographed group picture of all of us at this event too. Patrick Dempsey was driving this one http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/...7ab81b62_b.jpg A nice matched pair http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/...5a3855a3_b.jpg One of two http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/...aa3df96d_b.jpg Our dinner presentation was held here http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/...80de54e5_b.jpg Checking everyone in http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/...8a9f5a0d_b.jpg Stunning in tDF blue! http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/...b6b286be_b.jpg The brakes were literally smoking every time the 599s came back in http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/...57b399c1_b.jpg My turn next! http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/...3a6d388c_b.jpg I was ready! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/...6860214f_b.jpg Ready to go http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/...b191309a_b.jpg I was impressed how well the 599s did despite its size http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/...17d77603_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/...5e20052e_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/...92733e65_b.jpg Everyone was all smiles after their hot laps http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/...0bed519e_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/...7c0e5b84_b.jpg From what I hear, Patrick was a great driver http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/...2242d0f3_b.jpg Every time Patrick came in, someone (including me) would snap pictures of him http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/...fb190824_b.jpg Trying to stay dry http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/...4dfaa328_b.jpg At speed http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/...e3c53e31_b.jpg A matched pair http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/...6f0aaeeb_b.jpg A bag of goodies for everyone http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/...04779e6c_b.jpg Getting together for the group picture http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/...a5750023_b.jpg Me and Patrick http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/...08cd5a49_b.jpg |
Patrick's autograph on the back of someone's jacket http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/...093e4e3c_b.jpg Patrick sharing some of his tales http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/...789a39d2_b.jpg Gorgeous in silver http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/...ff9ac97d_b.jpg Red and red and red http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/...6096d229_b.jpg Me with Garth Stein who interestingly pointed out that it took him about 10 years to write his novel http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/...c0e6f560_b.jpg Patrick Dempsey and team signing the group picture for everyone http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/...1d0a5611_b.jpg H20skier brought his Scuderia too http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/...4fa885df_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/...9e4683f9_b.jpg Patrick was very happy to pose with H20skier and his wife next to the Scuderia http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/...08a1093f_b.jpg 8C and 599 http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/...6123c96c_b.jpg Did you think I'd forget to share the video. Don't mind my shocked expression somewhere in there. I was having fun! Hot Lap ride in the 599! |
Nice pics. H20 - your stripe and rims need to be done in gold, pronto. |
Looks like a great event! That TDF 599 just about made me JIMP! I love it! Patrick Dempsey seems like a great guy. |
very nice thread |
Love that track, just how they used to be. No barriers, just grass and trees. |
The 599HGTE is unbelievably sexy, those oem rims and the lowered ride height are the icing on the cake for the 599. |
Originally Posted by LABrit
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Nice pics. H20 - your stripe and rims need to be done in gold, pronto. |
Looks like an awesome even and an even better time! |
fun fun fun |
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