Ferrari Challenge Returns to Sonoma, May 1-3

In all, more than 100 machines will grace the road course, including vintage cars from Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo (Shell Historic Challenge). Spectators will also enjoy an open paddock for an up-close look at these beautiful machines.

WHEN:
Friday – Sunday, May 1-3. This marks the third stop of the six-race series for the North American Ferrari Challenge Series in 2009.

COURSE:
12-turn, 2.52-mile road course.

WHERE:
Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, CA 95476.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Created in 1993, the Ferrari Challenge Series offers Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues across the United States and Canada. It is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America. The featured car throughout the weekend will be the 430 Challenge Ferrari.

The Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge will feature authentic, original competition Ferraris and Maseratis built prior to 1980, as well as pre-war Alfa Romeos as raced by the Scuderia Ferrari. This series runs in conjunction with various Ferrari Challenge events and offers owners of historic Ferraris the opportunity of friendly competition in a controlled racing atmosphere.

SCHEDULE:

Friday: Practice 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: Ferrari Challenge Race #1, 2:10 p.m.; Historic Drum Race #1, 3 p.m.; Historic Disc Race #1, 4 p.m.

Sunday: Historic Disc Race #2, 11:15 a.m.; Ferrari Challenge Race #2, 1:30 p.m.; Historic Drum Race #2, 2:25 p.m. (For complete schedule, visit www.infineonraceway.com)

TICKETS:
Friday, FREE; Saturday and Sunday, $20 each day; Children 12-and-under are admitted FREE and parking is FREE. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day.

MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, visit www.ferrarichallenge.com. For media inquiries, contact Steven Ford at sford@ferrariusa.com, (201) 816-3229.