2009 Newsletter
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Sun - June 7, 2009 - 12 Noon - Turkish F1

The Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Racing Circuit was our seventh Formula One race party of the season. We viewed it at Charlie's Lakeside, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. It was shown at noon on Fox Channel 5. Thanks to Gary Shaw at (702) 683-2227 and Don Cramer at (702) 427-6703 for setting this up.

Sunday - June 7 - Charity Ride and Drive

Sunday June 7, 2009 from 8:00am to 5:00pm - We attended a Charity Ride and Drive for Traffic Officer Patrick "Dave" Rooney who suffered a serious illness on March 22nd and is now at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. Sean Lethbridge was there, and he is the guy to see if you want a "Get out of jail free" card. It included a BBQ lunch, drive to Mt Charleston, concert by El Patron, and raffle with lots of good prizes including guns, concert tickets, hotel stays etc. Someone is working on having the girls from Bada Bing club there. All proceeds go to Dave and his family. The Ride & Drive began and ended at The Shriners building at 2222 W Mesquite Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106 just south of 95 and Rancho. All cars and bikes were welcome. Organizers were Dave Schvaneveldt at (702) 303-7429 and Sean Lethbridge at (702) 828-3786.

Wed - June 3, 2009 - Cigar Night

Our second cigar night was at 7:00pm at Gustav Mauler’s at The JW Marriott, 221 N Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702) 869-6700. This intimate lounge specializes in premium spirits, select wines, vintage ports, and exceptional cigars. Enjoy the finest selection of premium cigars in Las Vegas featuring Partagas, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba and our very own Gustav Mauler hand-rolled cigars. Open daily at the JW Marriott from 4 pm 'till the smoke clears. Thanks goes to Don Cramer (702) 427-6703 for setting this up.

Sun - May 31, 2009 - Lamborghini Run

The Lamborghini Club of Los Angeles met in Santa Monica, CA on a "closed off street" somewhere in Santa Monica, CA 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. The exact location was not published, for obvious reasons. Breakfast, Drinks, Models, Professional Photography, Official Lamborghini merchandise and Networking/Meet & Greet. This was a large event this year, with aproximately 150 guests/members, a few celebrity special guests, security and police escort. 12:30 PM - We let the bulls loose down PCH! Cars were released in order by "Color" to make the run look even more stunning this time! Several videographers were staked out in the Malibu Canyons and off the Santa Monica Bluffs for this "unforgettable" shot. This is a free but private event. For more information see http://lamborghiniclubla.com/runs.html Thanks to Chris Tromba 702-494-8489 for letting us know about this event.

Sat - May 30, 2009 - Bikini Photoshoot

Silverstone Golf Club hosted a Bikini Photoshoot for the Las Vegas Hot Rod Girls. They brought their own photographers and their 2009 models who posed for posters and portfolios. They supplied the Ferrari Club with photos for our charity calendar. Silver Stone has special golf packages for any of our members who are interested in playing in the future. For more information on special golf packages please contact Matt Utter at 702-525-9972. Our host was Pamela Brown (702) 586-3110 of the Las Vegas Hot Rod Girls. See the pics...

Thurs - May 28, 2009 - El Jefe's - 6:30 PM

El Jefe's on Eastern is an upscale Mexican restaurant, the perfect venue to spice things up. They have a great patio and lots of parking. They also have a nice private dining room if the weather is not favorable. Laurie has done large parties there before, and they have always been great to work with. We had our own parking area adjacent to the patio. El Jefe's has the most unique Mexican Food in the Las Vegas and Henderson area. The food is made from scratch using authentic recipes from the freshest ingredients: El Jefe's, 9925 S. Eastern Ave (St. Rose & Eastern), Las Vegas, NV 89183 (702) 453-5333. Thanks to Laurie Eden (702) 524-3098 for setting this up.

Sun - May 24, 2009 - 5:30AM - Monaco F1

The Grand Prix of Monaco at the Circuit De Monaco was our sixth Formula One race party of the season. We watch it at Charlie's Lakeside, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage on the Speed Channel began at 5:30AM with the race time at 6:00AM (PST). Thanks to Gary Shaw (702) 683-2227 and Don Cramer (702) 427-6703 for making the arrangements.

Sat-Sun, May 23-24 - Gasoline Alley Party & Show

Gasoline Alley’s Tenth Annual Birthday Bash Event kickoff party was held on Saturday, May 23rd from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, at The Cannery Casino and Hotel and included live bands, dedicated parking, and vendors. Sunday, May 24th from 8:00am to 5:00pm we’re “On the Grass” at Eldorado Park. As always, this event was open to all vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, low riders, racecars, bicycles, and the Ferrari Club usually participates as all proceeds go to charity. See www.birthdaybash.net. Since the inaugural event in 2000, Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash has generated over $155,000 for local children’s charities! With your support, we will “Pack the Park” and have the biggest, and best, Birthday Bash ever. We are truly changing children’s lives.

Fri-Sun, May 22-24 - 24 Hours of LeMons

Several Ferrari Club Members competed in the 24 Hours of LeMons. Conceived in 2006 in mock homage to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, the LeMons is likewise a marathon of man and machine. But unlike the gentlemanly Gallic race, LeMons is a 24-hour brawl and, more defining, nice cars are not welcome. The rules say that teams can spend no more than $500 on their vehicles before adding safety gear. FCA Members Chris Willett of the Sin City Lemons Team drove a white Volkswagen Jetta this year. Gordon Tronson, Jeff Wenger, and Chris Tromba of the Down Under Team drove a black 1995 Dodge Stealth. For more information see www.24hoursoflemons.com. See the pics...

Thursday - May 21, 2009 - Foundation Room

House of Blues Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay - We were again invited to party at the Foundation Room from 6:00 to 8:00pm at this exclusive Social Mixer on Mandalay Patio located 43 floors above the strip. This time of year the weather is just as perfect as the view of the Las Vegas valley. We took a personal tour of the fine dining restaurant, exotic lounge and private player rooms. The Foundation Room also features a variety of private rooms, a media screening room and several bars. The dress code is casual chic or better, and the dress code is strictly enforced. We met in the Shangri La Room. Thanks to Salomon Braun 702-423-2677 for setting up this event. See last year's pics...

Wed - May 13, 2009 - 7:00PM - Cigar Night

Andre's French Restaurant was the location for our monthly Cigar Night. The Ferrari Club kicked off its first monthly cigar night at Andre's Lounge inside the Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino. Andre's Lounge offers one of the widest selections of cognacs, armagnacs, and after-dinner drinks along with cigars. Reg Eden coordinated special parking for exotics only right up front. Those that brought daily drivers or did not reserve in advance, needed to use regular parking or valet (if available). Thanks to Reg Eden 702-250-6559 and Don Cramer 702-427-6703 for setting up this event.

Sun - May 10, 2009 - 5:30AM - Spanish F1

The Grand Prix of Spain at the Circuit De Catalunya was our fifth Formula One race party of the season. We viewed it at Charlie's Lakeside, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage on the Speed Channel began at 5:30AM with the race time at 6:00AM (PST). For more information about upcoming F1 viewings please contact Gary Shaw at (702) 683-2227 or Don Cramer at (702) 427-6703.

Saturday - May 9, 2009 - Drive - 10:00 AM

Every 2nd Saturday we take an impromptu drive. We start at Cars and Coffee (Eastern just south of 215) or meet up along the way. Check with Reg Eden at 702-250-6559 or Jeff Wenger at 702-672-4334 for more info about future drives. This month we drove to a Charity Car Show for the West Prep Student Council of West Prep High School at the old Nissan dealership, 5050 West Sahara Avenue at 10:00am. All proceeds of the car show benefited the Student Council and their community service project. Thank you to everyone who participated from the Ferrari Club for your time and support. Teacher and Student Council Advisor Ann Murphy organized the event. See the pics...

Fri-Sun - May 1-3, 2009 - Route 66 Fun Run

The annual fun run took place from Friday, May 1st thru Sunday, May 3rd. See their website www.azrt66.com. The festivities kicked off on Friday May 1st in Seligman. We stayed in Williams and drove to Seligman Saturday morning for the start of the run. The next night is in Kingman at the Hampton Inn. The run ends in Topock/Golden Shores. Some of us stayed Sunday night in Laughlin. Lodging in Laughlin is plentiful, Thanks to DeShawn Shaw for making the arrangements. See the pics...

Wed - April 29, 2009 - 6:30PM - Monte Carlo

The Brand Steakhouse and Lounge inside the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV invited Ferrari Club Members to a Private Event. The Mixer included food and drinks in the high end ultra lounge from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Everyone was encouraged to stay for dinner and then to enjoy after dinner drinks with musical entertainment from "The Avenue" in the Jazz Club (Brand Lounge) which started at 9pm. Parking was in a reserved area at the Valet in front of the Monte Carlo with round-the-clock security. Our host for the night was Marc "Freeze" Lemberger, Marketing Director at (702) 203-0521. Thanks to Laurie Eden for assisting in the arrangements.

Sun - April 26, 2009 - 5:00AM - Bahrain F1

The Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit was our fourth Formula One race party of the season. We viewed it live at Charlie's Lakeside, 8603 W Sahara Ave, on the SW corner of Durango (702) 804-5167. Race coverage on the Speed Channel began at 5:00AM with a race time of 5:30AM. Gary Shaw, Jeff Wenger and Don Cramer were in attendance.

Sat - April 25, 2009 - Opportunity Village Show

The Opportunity Village/Ferrari Club of Las Vegas 5th Annual Car Show and Concorso was held in a new location this year. This year, Northern Trust chose to host the car show as a charitable event benefiting Opportunity Village. Opportunity Village recently opened a new campus at 6050 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89113, which is a convenient, central location. The entry fee for every car on display was $10.00. The bank matched every entry fee with another $10.00 and donated all of the proceeds to Opportunity Village. There were judged classes for exotics plus other categories for special marques. In addition to the Concorso, a luncheon was provided for the attendees to enjoy. Thanks to Cheri Wingerter at 702-304-6803 and Reed Radosevich at 702-304-6813 for making the arrangements. See the pics...

Thurs, April 23, 2009 - Vintner Grill - 6:30PM

The Vintner Grill was the location for our Ferrari Club cocktail reception and then dinner for those that wished to stay. A good opportunity to meet new members, there is special parking for our Ferraris and other exotics at this lively American Bistro in Summerlin at 10100 W. Charleston Blvd between Town Center Drive and Hualapai Way. For more information about Vintner see www.vglasvegas.com or call (702) 214-5590. The bistro’s compelling architecture combined with the simplicity of the modern decor gives the dining experience a casual elegance. Vintner Grill boasts an extensive wine list with more than 100 wines representing ten distinct countries including Germany, New Zealand, and Austria. Other offerings include more than 30 unique beers from around the world. See last year's pics...

Saturday - April 18, 2009 - Drive to Caliente

We were invited to join the Lotus Club for a drive to Caliente via Coyote Springs. We started at Cars and Coffee on Eastern just south of the 215. Others were given the opportunity to meet us at the The Iron Skillet Restaurant at the Speedway Blvd off ramp Exit 54 from the I-15. We arranged for lunch at the best restaurant in town. A good mix of Ferrari Club and Lotus Club members showed up. No one got speeding tickets thanks to Sean Lethbridge. Thanks to Cory Newberry for making the arrangements. See the pics...

Sat - March 7, 2009 - Drive to Oatman, Arizona

Jackass Run to Oatman, Arizona, an authentic old western town. We departed from Cars and Coffee at 11:00AM, and were joined by other car clubs. We invited the Porsche, Viper and Lotus clubs to join us. Oatman, AZ has burros roaming the streets and gunfights staged on weekends, taking us back to the 1915 era old west. The burros are tame and can be hand fed. Today Oatman is a popular tourist attraction that draws visitors from all over the world. Oatman, AZ is located on historic Route 66. We had lunch at the Oatman Hotel. The Oatman Hotel was built in 1902, it is the oldest two-story adobe structure in Mojave County and has housed many miners, movie stars, politicians and other scoundrels. The town was used as the location for several movies such as How The West Was Won, Foxfire and Edge of Eternity. Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned at the Oatman Hotel March 18, 1939. Their honeymoon suite is still one of the major attractions at the Oatman Hotel. Gable returned there often to play poker with the local miners and enjoy the solitude of the desert. There are plenty of shopping opportunities in Oatman. Many of the shopkeepers make their own products and obtain other rare and interesting items from far and near. There are many handmade leather goods, handmade Indian jewelry and excellent knives sold right from the wooden sidewalks running the length of the town. Many thanks to Chris Tromba for arranging this event. See the pics...

Thurs - Jan 15, 2009 - Marché Bacchus

Marché Bacchus at 2620 Reggata Dr. #106, Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702) 804-8008 in Desert Shores was the location of our January dinner social. Every aspect of the Marché Bacchus experience has been celebrated by critics in Las Vegas since 2002. A consistent winner in the annual "Best of Las Vegas" poll, Marché Bacchus was awarded the highest possible ratings from the Review Journal, an "A" in every category. Many thanks to Marti Ashcraft for making the arrangements. See the pics...

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