INAUGURAL CONCORSO ATLANTICO TO FEATURE ITALY'S FINEST

INAUGURAL CONCORSO ATLANTICO TO FEATURE ITALY'S FINEST

The first ever Concorso Atlantico celebrating the exotic vehicles of Italy is set for Saturday, March 10th, 2012, from 10am to 4pm, at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort located at 6800 First Coast Highway on Amelia Island, Florida. Owners of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia and other vehicles of Italian heritage are invited to display their vehicles on one of the Omni's world class golf courses bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

Enthusiasts around the globe agree that Italy's car manufacturers and design houses have brought the world some of the most striking and coveted exotics to ever hit the road or racetrack. The mere mention of Ferrari generates thoughts of sleek motoring freedom along with memories of the grand era of sports car racing at venues such as Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, Monza and the Nurburgring. In fact, one of the most coveted examples of all the Italian marques – the Ferrari 250 GTO – celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012. Less than 40 of these cars were built and, on the rare occasion today that one changes hands, the price is easily in the $15-20 million range.

In addition to the sensual red cars from Maranello, other prominent Italian builders have contributed their share of notable models, too, including such legendary examples as the Alfa Romeo 2300 8C, the ultra wild Lamborghini Countach, and the Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage.' Owners of these and other special production vehicles are welcomed to show them at the event.

'We are looking forward to hosting a great selection of Italian marques for the inaugural Concorso Atlantico, as this event will be a gathering to celebrate unique styling and fellowship among owners,' says event chairman Ken Perry. 'Many of the world's most sought-after sports cars were designed and built in Italy, and we hope that this will be the start of a long automotive tradition at the Omni. We want to hear from all of the ‘tifosi' in the Southeast and invite them to show their pride and joy with us.'

The 'People's Choice' award winner at Concorso Atlantico will be given unique recognition by having their vehicle put to canvas by Minneapolis-based artist Joe Burns. He will be at the show to sketch and photograph the winning car from which he will produce a one-of-a-kind portrait for the winner.

'We are looking forward to hosting a sea of red as well as other colors for the inaugural Concorso Atlantico,' says Dave DiSalvo, Director of Resort Sales. 'When you combine all of the beautiful exotic vehicles to come out of Italy with the incredible beauty of our property and the unequaled hospitality of our staff, it is truly going to be a fantastic experience for our guests, the owners and the public.'

Additional supporting events for Concorso Atlantico include an informal golf tournament tentatively set for Friday, March 9, at one of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort's championship golf courses, and a post-event party on the property at the conclusion of the Saturday concours. Early arriving entrants will also receive special pricing for admission to the Gooding Auction on Friday evening. A limited amount of space will be available for owners of non-Italian sports cars, who wish to display them at the Saturday Concorso Atlantico.

Entry fee for cars is $150 and covers two participants and the public will be admitted at no charge; there will be a nominal charge for parking. A registration form may be downloaded from the Concorso Atlantico website by going to www.concorsoatlantico.org and clicking on the 'Register Now' tab. Proceeds generated from Concorso Atlantico will be donated to charities serving Northeast Florida.

For more information on Concorso Atlantico or to register your Italian vehicle, contact Ken Perry or Chris Hoyt or visit www.concorsoatlantico.org. The Concorso Atlantico is applying for 501(c)(3) status in the State of Florida. Concorso Atlantico is a separate and independent automotive event and is not affiliated with The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance or its sponsor The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Foundation, Inc.

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