Corning, NY - August 17, 2010 - Corning's Gaffer District is excited to announce the 10th anniversary of Art of Ferrari, to be held September 1-5, 2010 in the greater Corning region.
An annual event for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts alike, Art of Ferrari provides individuals from around the country and North America an opportunity to celebrate the famed automaker in Corning each Labor Day Weekend. This year's event combines many new and traditional components in its five-day agenda, including:
Ferrari Challenge Races
As part of Ferrari's North America's Modern Challenge Racing Series, a first-time addition to the 2010 schedule includes competition at Watkins Glen International. For the first time, the track will be open to public spectators, including practice sessions on Friday, September 3rd, qualifying on Saturday, September 4th, and the Challenge Race on Sunday, September 5th. Tickets for individual days or the weekend are available through Watkins Glen International; for more information, please call 1-800-461-RACE.
Art of Ferrari Concours
The annual Ferrari show and display takes place along Historic Market Street on Friday, September 3rd from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. More than 50 vehicles are expected to be on display, including vehicles made by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar and Aston Martin, among other luxury sports vehicles. Event includes activities in Centerway Square including People's Choice voting. Sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank
Additional Events
A number of additional events are scheduled for the weekend, including a cocktail party and dinner at Wings of Eagles Discovery Center and other outdoor displays. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.artofferrari.org
Leon Bourdage, Regional Director for Ferrari Club of America, is very excited for this year's celebration. Bourdage notes, "We're thrilled to celebrate our tenth anniversary with the new Ferrari Challenge race, and we're grateful that the public may now visit the track and watch these one-of-a-kind vehicles compete. This is a great event for our area, and we're excited to host the action in downtown Corning."
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Coleen Fabrizi, Executive Director for Corning's Gaffer District notes, "We look forward to this year's anniversary Art of Ferrari celebration and sharing the dining and shopping experiences of our unique downtown with guests from across the country."
For additional information, please contact Ferrari Club of America Regional Director Leon Bourdage at (607) 937-3625, email bour1234@netzero.net, or visit www.artofferrari.org
