Ferrari 60 Relay - Final Celebration Maranello |
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For now 60 years, the brand with the prancing horse is producing race cars that make history and of course its world-famous street sports cars for the street.
Already at the 28th of January, a relay started throughout the world. A specially for this reason created baton included 60 icons for every year of Ferrari history from begin on until today. The baton traveled from country to country, always hand over from the one Ferrari representation to the next. Every particular stage passed typical attractions, famous buildings and regions of each country.
Finally, the last stage went through Italy to Rome and further on to its dedicated destination, into the
the heart of Ferrari: Maranello.
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On Thursday, the ceremony began with a technical workshop for journalists. Engineers and technicians introduced the most important innovations in the car technology invented by Ferrari in the past 60 years.
To name a few, there is for example the invention of the car wing in 1968.
The then constant growing power of Formula 1 cars demanded for a higher downforce.
Ferrari's idea was as simple as effective - they just took the principle that makes an aircraft fly -
and turned it the other way round. The effect was fantastic and Ferrari easily led the championship with
the 312 F1 car. Very soon, the other teams adapted their cars. And today, you just can't imagine a F1-car
without wings. Today, a masterpiece of architecture - styled by star-architect Renzo Piano - contains the high-tech wind tunnel for the Formula 1 cars. Engineers and designers doing their best to get that these important milliseconds.
During the workshop held at the Fiorano Racetrack, the engineers gave a lecture about how to create a competitive race car. As there are the choice of tires, advancement on the brakes, aerodynamics and car electronics. Following the workshop, the new limited-edition of the Ferrari 612 has been presented. It is called "Sessenta" to remind of the 60-years celebration. In the afternoon, the technical models, prototypes and examples of technical invention were accessible for all the visitors and the engineers still could have been asked for everything "Ferrari".
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On Friday morning, the participants of the Concorso d'Eleganza got together at Fiorano Racetrack. Some of the nicest,
rarest and most exotic Ferrari's lined up for a run through the region.
While driving through the little Italian villages, a lot of fans stood in the streets to acclaim "their Ferrari".
After the lunch break in Sassuolo, close to Maranello, the run ended at the Ferrari Factory.
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Who ever has the possibility to take part at the factory visitors tour, should do it. It is really worth it!
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At round 7pm the 100 Ferrari started up with direction Modena to enjoy the rest of the day with Italian deliciousness and the amazing scenery of the medieval city. The close to the "Piazza Grande" parked cars drove in the dusk to the famous place with the "San Geminiano", acclaimed by many Tifosi. With the last light of the day, the "Italian Renaissance Night" started, an outstanding open air theater with a great fireworks in the end.
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The Saturday was a very hot day, not only because of temperature, but because of the agenda as well.
The Saturday meant a lot of work for the jury, because all cars of the Concorso d'Eleganza needed to be scrutinized. Every little detail, car body, lights, horn, engine and car interior has been checked meticulous.
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A river in red with lots of international flags offered the spider-parade in the early afternoon. It symbolized
the official arrival of the relay baton.
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Subsequent, the parade of the Concorso-participants followed. Beautiful and rare cars of international owners passed the enthused spectators. As there was for example the wonderful 212 Export (0137 E), designed by Michelotti. It is the only Ferrari made by Ghia-Aigle in Switzerland. Further on the delightful Ferrari 375 MM (0402 AM) in a large and elegant body by Scaglietti, the well known 250 LWB by Zagato (0515 GT), the enormous 365 California, a 330 TR, 250 LM or the marvelous 330 P4 to name only a few!
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Lots of F1-cars of different decades came up next, all driven by their former drivers or by the actual ones!
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In the evening, the presents of the 50 countries that got crossed by the relay have been auctioned. The achieved amount of 220000 Euro kept in good stead to the pediatric clinic of Bologna and Modena.
The press conference on Sunday showed an easy team, with Luca di Montezemolo in front. He introduced the Formula 1 team with the "younger brother of Felipe Massa", Kimi Raikkonen, "Jean Todt's father" and "an elegant old Italian", he talked of Piero Ferrari. After the international press got all answers, it was di Montezemolo who asked as "Hong Kong press journalist" some questions to Jean Todt.
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Following the funny conference in the hot press tent, the price giving of the Concorso d'Eleganza took place. One after another, the winners drove up the ramp to get their prices handled out by one of the famous F1-drivers. After the price giving, the "Frecce Tricolori" of the Italian air force flew over Maranello and created stripes in the Italian colors and a final big one in red to give a salute to Ferrari.
Another F1-presentation followed and especially Kimi Raikkonen did some great donuts in fron of the spectators. Then, the two most important awards of the Concorso were given to the over-all winners. Best of show became the massive 330 P4 (0856). It is the only remaining of its kind and for many Ferrari enthusiasts the ultimate Ferrari race car. The best of show - award for the road cars went to the wonderful 375 MM (0402 AM).
In great heat with great cars the 60 years celebration ended. All participants for sure had a lot of fun seeing these beautiful cars of the Concorso and the F1-presentation with the fantastic and famous drivers. We are looking forward to the next round birthday and hope that the next event will be a bit more accessible to the public, because at last its the fans who made Ferrari to what it is: a dream for every car enthusiast.
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