February 1999

February Monthly Meeting

The February meeting was held on Tuesday February 9th at 6:30pm at our usual meeting place, the Sagebrush Inn in Kernersville. This time sixteen enthusiasts attented: Norm Wiggins, Tim and Susan Simmons, Blake Frazier, Jack O'Brien, Jeff Berg, April Woods, Steve Karapetian, Tom Jones, Adam Beruch, Jim Clarkson and three of the Mirchandanis, Thor, Viktor and Patrick. Bill and Wendy Djang joined us all the way from Raleigh. They are active in the South East chapter of the Ferrari Club of America, and own that trophy of trophies, a Ferrari F-40. We thank them for visiting us, and hope to be able to co-host events with their club in the future.

The parking lot was full of interesting cars, once again with a Ferrari dominance. Jim brought his 328 GTP, Steve arrived in a 308 GT4 and the Mirchandanis managed to squeeze into their 365 GT. Tim and Susan Simmons drove their Alfa Romeo Spyder. Jeff and April brought a white Porsche 911 and then there was Jack in the white, fire-breathing MGA. For once, Hauser didn't show up in the big Healey.

There was an overview of the upcoming events, and then Steve screened a Ferrari F1 video.

Our European Car Festival will be held October 9th and the Ferrari Club will be holding its Concours at the show. For more information on this event call Steve Karapetian at 336 766 1785.

Blake Frazier will be heading up our group’s attendance at the May Hill Climb at Beech Mountain. This event is the successor to the Chimney Rock Hill Climb. For anyone interested Blake has arranged free overnight accomodations and the cost for food is $25 per person . This will be an excellent mid Spring Event. Calll Blake at 336 854 0391.

Adam is still waiting for his new baby, a red Ferrari 512 BBi, to arrive from the West coast. Everybody is very excited!

1999 Wine Tour

Arrangements are being finalized by MAARC through their Hampton Roads branch as this is written. They have selected HQ hotel, the English Inn of Charlottesville, VA. Very close to the Holiday Inn used the last two years. There will be a mailing, but to give you a head start, here is the pertinent information:

Std. Dbl. Rooms @ $67.50 + tax
King Suites @ $73.50 + tax
Reservations confirmed by calling 1-804-786-5400 0r 1-804-971-9900
Group Name to mention: Alfa Romeo
Group Number: 041699A
Full Breakfast Included

The wineries will be good again this year! Saturday features White Hall Vineyards, makers of great reds, and Autum Hill Vineyards, purveyors of good reds and decent Chardonnay. Sunday will bring us to Oakencroft Vineyard, known for Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot and Jefferson Vineyards of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Cabernet Franc fame.

Where the rubber meets the road in the Piedmont

Wouldn't it be great if we could compile a knowledge base of great roads for spirited driving in the Piedmont Triad? Why don't you tell Corsa Rossa about your favorite stretch of Triad-asphalt? (Or maybe it's gravel?) Send us a message with a brief description of "your" road, and what it is that makes it so special to you. Time permitting, we'll pay it a visit in a fast car and write up a review for the web page!
"The 12-pack" (Thor Mirchandani, Steve Karapetian, John Hauser)

The Annual Benito Juarez Rally

• When Saturday March 20th Drivers Meeting 12pm, First Car Off 12:30pm
• Where Drivers meeting is at the Highway 52 North Pilot Mountain Overlook just north of Winston Salem on Hwy 52 just south of the exit for pilot Mountain.
• Why To have a great spring rally with the British and German car clubs, as we do each year.
• Who Several Sports car clubs in the Piedmont Triad Area, such as Corsa Rossa, The BMW Clubs, the Porsche Club, the Piedmont British Motor Club, the Carolina Triumph Club, the Carolinas Healey Club, the MG Club and the Jaguar Club will get together for this annual classic.

Don't miss the Mexican Dinner later that afternoon. Last year 27 cars participated.

Let's show the Brits some real Italian action! For urther information please call Jack O’Brien (336) 724-1417 or John Hauser (336) 631-8760

Corsa Rossa's European Car Festival Update

MAARC Driving School at Roebling Road