Ferrari Challenge North America – Smiles for Romanelli, Zoi and Cagnazzi
Posted: 07.06.2015
Source: Ferrari
Montreal, 7 June – Just before the Formula One cars were staged on the straightaway at Circuit-Gilles-Villeneuve, the second race of the North American Ferrari Challenge weekend in Montreal was underway. Twenty-three 458 Challenge EVOs competed in today’s race amidst the Formula One fans of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Trofeo Pirelli. The drivers’ championship points after yesterday’s results decided today’s the starting grid. This lead to local Canadian Emmanuel Anassis (Ferrari Quebec) starting as the day’s polesitter. However, Gregory Romanelli (The Collection) quickly overtook Anassis after the restart due to an incident between Carlos Conde (Miller Motor Cars) and James Weiland (Ferrari of San Francisco) in the first lap. And just like yesterday, the young Romanelli would lead a majority of the race to his ultimate victory on top of the podium steps as the overall winner and first place finisher for the Trofeo Pirelli class. Anassis came in second and John Farano (Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale) finished in third place.
Pirelli Am. Mike Zoi of the Trofeo Pirelli AM class finished today’s race not only first in his class, but also recorded the fastest lap of 1:39:376 overall. Zoi, who was in competing between two Trofeo Pirelli drivers throughout the race, was followed by Marc Muzzo (Ferrari of Ontario) as the second place finisher and Quebecois Patrice Brisebois (Ferrari Quebec) who returns to the series this year for the Canadian Challenge races.
Coppa Shell. Chris Cagnazzi (Ferrari of Long Island) found himself on the podium for the second time this weekend, this time as the victor of his Coppa Shell team class. Joe Courtney (Miller Motor Cars) finished in second place after Barry Zekelman (Ferrari of Ontario) went too wide in Turn 3 mid-race. Third place finisher Al Delattre (Miller Motor Cars) was all smiles on top of the podium, changing his fate after yesterday’s incident. The fifth round of the 2015 season will continue July 17-19 in Canada in Toronto’s famed Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, also known as Mosport.
Ferrari Challenge North America – Romanelli, Zoi and Zekelman win Race-1 in Montreal
Posted: 06.06.2015
Source: Ferrari
Montreal, 6 June – The Quebecois sunshine welcomed Formula One fans and Ferraristi to Circuit-Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal today for the first North American Ferrari Challenge race of the weekend. The 458 Challenge EVOs and their drivers competed in what was to be called a very surprising race for all involved.
Trofeo Pirelli. The dramatic action began as the green flag wove above the straightaway. Canadian Emmanuel Anassis (Ferrari Quebec) immediately overtook polesitter John Farano (Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale) at Turn 1. But the fight for first position didn’t end there. Farano reclaimed his lead on the second lap, increasing his gap ahead of the Trofeo Pirelli drivers. However, he spun out halfway through the race, leading Gregory Romanelli (The Collection) to collect the lead and first place finish overall and for his class. Damon Ockey (Ferrari of Ontario) finished in second place and Doug Peterson (Miller Motor Cars) placed third.
Pirelli AM. The drivers in the Trofeo Pirelli AM maintained a tight contingency. Mike Zoi (Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale) started today’s race in fourth place. With the continuous lead changes ahead of him, Zoi maintained his steady and fierce ground, finishing first in his class. Although the gap between Marc Muzzo (Ferrari of Ontario) and Steve Johnson (Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale) was never closed, both the Canadian and American swept the podium with a second and third finish, just four tenths behind each other.
Coppa Shell. It was Barry Zekelman’s (Ferrari of Ontario) first time racing in Montreal, but that proved no less of a challenge for the Canadian. Between the incidents during the race and the circuit’s tight corners and long straightaways, Zekelman lead in his class from start to finish. Joe Courtney (Miller Motor Cars) was overtaken by Chris Cagnazzi (Ferrari of Long Island) with a consecutive second and third place finish. The second Challenge race will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM EST before the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix at 2:00 PM EST.
Ferrari Challenge North America – The series returns to the acclaimed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Posted: 05.06.2015
Source: Ferrari
Montreal, 5 June – The North American Ferrari Challenge heads to Montreal, Canada, during the Formula One weekend for the fourth stage of the 2015 season. Supporting the Canadian Grand Prix with two races, 25 Challenge drivers and the 458 Challenge EVO will take to the racetrack at the Parc Jean-Drapeau, named after the famous Ferrari driver, Circuit-Gilles-Villeneuve.
Situation. The Canadian Emmanuel Anassis (Ferrari Quebec) has swept a victory at each of the races this season, and continues to lead the drivers’ championship with 112 points for the Trofeo Pirelli class. Behind him with 80 points in his class is the Mexican driving for Ferrari of Houston, Ricardo Perez. And standing within six points of on another behind Perez are John Farano (Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale), Gregory Romanelli (The Collection) and Scott Tucker (Boardwalk Ferrari). As for the drivers in Trofeo Pirelli AM, Carlos Conde of Miller Motor Cars now leads his class with 80 points, ahead of Arthur Romanelli (The Collection) who stands second with 72 points and Mike Zoi (Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale) with 59 points. Continuing after the races in Sonoma in April, a contention still remains for the drivers in Coppa Shell category. Jean-Claude Saada (Boardwalk Ferrari), Joe Courtney (Miller Motor Cars) and Dan O’Neal (Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale) stand within three points of one another.
Schedule. Two practice sessions are scheduled today at 11:55 AM EST and 4:35 PM EST. Saturday is reserved for a qualification session at 11:15 AM EST and Race 1, which goes green at 3:30 PM EST. The second race of the weekend will precede the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix at 11:00 AM EST.