Indiana Wine Country Road Rally...

Register at http://www.janethansenfund.org/rally.html

This looks like a great summer event and it supports a non-profit called JanetHansenFund.org that has a dual cause; pancreatic cancer research and a scholarship fund for the small community of Edinburgh, IN. Come join a delightful day driving your Ferrari with other roadsters and sports cars on winding South Central Indiana roads through parts of Indiana's wine country. Sample vintage wines and see other vintage autos and sports cars at the same time.

The first annual JanetHansenFund wine country road rally is certain to provide great fun and camaraderie. There will be a silent auction and a drawing for prizes at the end of the day. Registration fee includes appetizers made up of local produce.

When: Sunday August 8, 2010 (start time will be 10am or 11am, please check back), Silent auction will begin and appetizers served at approximately 6:00pm.

Where: The rally will start at (please check back later for starting location) and end at Simmons Winery southeast of Edinburgh.

Registration: The event is open to all roadsters, convertibles and sports cars of any make and model, both classic and modern.

• $27 per person prepaid
• $35 on event day
• T-shirts may be ordered at $9 ea. (view)
  (May not be available rally day if ordered after July 21)

Ferraris and Friends is a private weekend long celebration of special cars and the owners who are crazy about them! Ferrari is the featured marquee, but will involve up to 10 car clubs/groups and anyone with a unique/special vehicle. Tim Allen is sending in his 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC for this event. The weekend will evolve as follows:

Friday (4pm)

• Champagne Reception at Sycamore Hills Country Club (11836 Covington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814)
• Ferraris will be parked strategically on the courses 17th Fairway for photo op. Heavy Hors d'ouvres and cash bar at the club.

Saturday (10am, earlier for 1st drive…tbd)

• Artisans Rods and Classics (815 Lawrence Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804). Silent Auction with proceeds going to 3 local charities
• Autocross sponsored by FWSCCA (Location TBA)
• Planned drives for those who want to exercise their cars
• Day long tech sessions for each of the featured marquees
• Wine tasting/hors d'ouvres at Chops Steak/Seafood (Transportation provided via shuttle)
• Day long shuttle provided to Jefferson Pointe Mall and Shops for spouses/family in attendance with owners
• Evening dinner and live music at Artisans Rods & Classics

Sunday (10am)

• Golf event at Sycamore Hills CC. (Sycamore is a Top 100 US Course and a Jack Nicklaus design!)
• Coffee & Cars at DeBrands Fine Chocolate. (10105 Auburn Park Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825)
• Ferraris and Friends have a block of rooms at the Downtown Hilton reserved at a discount. (See event website for details)
• The Hilton has covered parking and we will provide 24hr security in a separate area away from the general public.
• We have arranged offsite parking for those who wish to trailer in their vehicle. (Please contact Beth at bg@artisansrci for more information)
• FedEx Passport Transport has agreed to a discounted rate for those wishing to ship in a vehicle and travel separately.

*denotes extra charge

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