Ferrari Club of America 50th Anniversary

Starting on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Concorso Italiano, the Ferrari Club of America will embark on a 12 month celebration culminating in a return “home” for its 50^th Annual Meet – a Gran Finale, at Road America/Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin from July 30 to Aug 4, 2013. During this 12 month period, volunteer FCA members will drive a new specially prepared Ferrari 599 on a continuous relay, one lap of North America, visiting over 50 major population centers across the United States and Canada.

In 1962, three enthusiastic Ferrari owners were at the Road America/Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin races and saw a Ferrari Barchetta in tatty condition. Later in the day, the hood was opened revealing that the Barchetta had a Chevrolet engine! The group agreed that something had to be done to discourage such modifications and to encourage the proper preservation and restoration of all Ferraris.

One year later, in 1963, the Ferrari Club of America (FCA) was incorporated.

1962/1963 – 2012/2013, FCA will celebrate its 50^th Anniversary this year!

Starting on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Concorso Italiano, the Ferrari Club of America will embark on a 12 month celebration culminating in a return “home” for its 50^th Annual Meet – a Gran Finale, at Road America/Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin from July 30 to Aug 4, 2013. During this 12 month period, volunteer FCA members will drive a new specially prepared Ferrari 599 on a continuous relay, one lap of North America, visiting over 50 major population centers across the United States and Canada.

The Club will organize receptions with many local dealerships along the way. Ferrari of San Francisco is pleased to be able to support this event, by hosting one of the receptions. The Ferrari Club of America as well as the special edition 599 will visit Ferrari of San Francisco on Monday, September 24^th, 2012.

This 50^th anniversary rally will also raise money in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) over the course of this year-long celebration. When a child is sick, parents need a team of support to help them recover. Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), a non-profit 501(c) 3, wants to give children the best chance of recovering - and that means having their parents, siblings, and sometimes grandparents nearby for love and support.

Please contact us at (415) 380-9700 for more information.

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