Driven World March/April 2023

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BY DUSTIN TROYAN

Boy, I sure can be verbose sometimes. I just deleted the last letter from the editor and good grief, who do I think I am to pontificate in such a way. You guys really read what I write? God help us all! As if I am some expert at life or something....I have no idea what I am or what I am doing. I have told you all that so many times and if you are still reading this, you must be as crazy as me! An expert or something.... comical.

You know I have had grown men who are very accomplished tell me that what I have written has changed how they do things in their life. I am serious. I mean guys who I can't hold a candle to tell me that. In the day and age when you can have a Youtube account or an Instagram account and scream over and over that you are an expert at something and people believe you, without any real accreditation, I am here to tell you that I am an expert at nothing. Yup, there I said it. With the race to be the ultimate car guy, or ultimate guru, or the ultimate motivational speaker or whatever the trend du jour is... I am just me.

I usually talk about what I know which may be a lot to some or very little to others. I was with my mom and some very close family friends and I was telling them some stories about car stuff and they were mesmerized. No really. They think that I have such an exciting life. Perhaps that is the Facebook reality. Me with exotic cars, none of which I own. Sure I get to drive them now and then, but...I am just me. I say that smiling as I do feel blessed. In fact I know that I am blessed. And contrary to everything I just wrote, I am an expert in a few things, including and apparently being a hypocrite. And yes, I just had a double shot of espresso if you couldn't tell.

So what am I an expert at you may ask? I am an expert at being so damn grateful for my friends. Now more than ever. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends and people that are not blood related, but that I consider family. To me, blood doesn't make family, how you treat each other makes you family.

I have always tried to appreciate my friends. Some of us have a strange way of showing it. If we aren't calling each other names or making fun of each other...well then you know there is a problem. But, I am very lucky to have some good folks around me. Some are old and some are young. Friends from all over the world. Every color, every religion. Some are off the charts wealthy and others have very little. Needless to say, I appreciate them. I love them.

The last six months or so, my Father has not been doing so well. There have been some health challenges. There have been some times where we have had to call 911 and the Fire Department has had to help my mom and myself get my dad up and or load him into the car to take him to the emergency room. The first time my mom called, it was five in the morning on Wednesday. Naturally, I panicked and rushed to my parents house. But, when my mom told me that my friend William, a fireman was at the house, I instantly relaxed. William is one of my best friends, just happens to be a fireman, just happens to be at the station near my mom’s house and he was there with his team. I knew we were in good hands and if William was there, it was like me being there. He would treat my father as his father and my mother as his mother. I felt so much better.

Well, the very next day, we had to call those same firemen back to the house to help us again, get my dad to the car and off to the hospital. They showed up, William too, very early in the morning, smiling and with a tremendous sense of kindness and helped us.

So my dad was in the hospital for a while and came home. This is hard for me to write as if you read this letter regularly. You know how much I admire and love my parents, my family. He came home and I got a call from my wife that my dad, again, needed to be rushed to the hospital. My mom has a neighbor, he is a fireman. We have become

friends and he told me if I ever needed any help, just call. Well, I got the call and I was at work and another friend was visiting me (at work.)

I got the call and started to run to my car and I realized that it takes three people to get my dad to the car. So I asked my friend Pete, can you please help me, without hesitation, we were out the door. Driving to my mom’s, I called Andrew, my parent's neighbor and a friend, he said he would be over immediately. The three of us got my dad to the car and off to the hospital.

Unfortunately, this has been a little bit of a cycle, dad coming home and then heading back. As I write this, he is currently in the hospital, but things are looking better. He is the strongest man I know. So, he had come home for a few days after having a procedure done and became very ill again. My wife called me and I rushed to my mom’s house. Unable to move him by myself, I needed two other guys. I called my friends Gabe and Manny and they rushed over. They also, like my other friends, treated my father with so much care and respect, as if he was their father. Without my friends, I would have not been able to get my dad to the hospital. One of the guys actually followed us, just to make sure we were able to get him out of the car. Thank God for friends.

As word got out that my father was not doing well, my phone started to ring a little bit. Friends offering to babysit the kids, help out here and there. Offering to go and sit with my dad. Anything we needed, people offered. And some people that I am not really close with, they offered to help as well. From the conviction of their voices and the look in their eyes, I believed they would help.

At the hospital, my parents very best friends have been there every single day. I mean every day. It is so incredible. It is mind blowing. Whether my father is asleep or awake, they sit with him and my mom. They bring them food. They play cards and help keep the mood light and hope and pray that my dad will get better soon. They are there everyday. I didn’t know they make people like this anymore. That a friendship could be so strong, that it could have so much love, so much history and so much kindness, they are an example for me, on what true friendship is, and they have influenced me positively since I was born. Thank you so much Pam and Gary. You are incredible.

Needless to say, my dad is doing better. It has been a roller-coaster of epic proportions. My mom is so strong, my wife has picked up so much slack and handled so much at my house and taking care of the kids as I have been a little absent staying with my father. I would be remiss in not acknowledging my wife, my mom, my brother and my in-laws (who flew in from out of state).

I’ll tell you folks, if you have good friends, you are blessed. If you have good friends who want nothing more than to be there when you need them without any expectation of anything in return, you are truly blessed. In this challenging time, without my family and friends, I don’t know what I would do... but, my friends and family, you all make me who I am and I am blessed. Thank you.

Dustin

The Maserati MC20 Cielo Spyder

By Dustin Troyan

The new Maserati MC20 Cielo Spyder is the latest exotic car to hit the market from the Italian car maker. Is it an exotic car? Absolutely. When you see it on the road, you are not quite sure, is it a Ferrari? Is it a Lamborghini? Well, it is the new Maserati MC20.

The MC20 is powered by a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that pumps out 621 hp. Called Nettuno, the engine utilizes a unique twin-combustion system borrowed from Formula 1 race cars. The Transmission is an eight-speed automatic transmission that will get this Italian beauty from standing to sixty miles per hour in 3.2 seconds and it will hit the quarter mile in just about 11 seconds. It is believed that this new supercar admission from Maserati will hit just over two hundred miles per hour.

The MC20 starts at just over $200k, but like any other exotic car, once you start adding all the niceties, the price starts going up fast. For a nicely optioned MC20, you are going to end up spending, after tax, closer to 300k, all in. Word on the street is that this is the car to have and it is currently the orders are off the charts for the new supercar.

As per the luxury aspect, it is on par with most of the other supercars out there, race car inspired, translates to minimal space for anything other than you and your passenger. Comfort is there, but of course it is not a large sedan, it is a street legal race car. I dare say the pictures do not do it justice, but in person, and shining in sunlight, the MC20 is absolutely stunning.

For more info: www.maserati.com

Photography by Maserati

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

ART DIRECTOR

COPY EDITOR

DESIGN

CONTRIBUTORS

Dustin Troyan

Staff

Heather Troyan

Connected Media Group

Dustin Troyan

Greg Grudt

Mike Grudt

Mark Llewellyn

Gwen Banta

Tory Herald

Steve Valline

Steve Geldman

Tommy Huth

Hot Rod Jay Santos

Doug Cambell

Scott Martin

Steve Valline

Steve Geldman

Tommy Huth

Hot Rod Jay Santos

Ken Latka

Richard Morey

Richard Kratz

Mark Llewellyn

Steve Valline

Steve Geldman

Tommy Huth

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“Imagine the perfect drinking water found in nature, tumbling down rocky mountain streams and rivers, flowing through pristine subterranean aquifers, chilled, pure and delicious.”

The Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae

e end of an era. We car enthusiasts hate it. ere is absolutely nothing better than the scream of a big engine, revving to its limit taking you into another world. A world of emotion, fear, speed and dreams. Some might argue that Lamborghini appreciated and pushed the envelope more than any other car maker to achieve the ultimate emotion in driving. Part of that emotion is of course the sound. And, as we push toward electric, that is going away. ere is no replacement for displacement many say in the car world, but there is also the sound of that big motor working perfectly, like a re breathing dragon and the exhale from that monster... a perfect symphony of all that is holy to an enthusiast.

e Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae is the last of the breed. e last of the big, huge, awesome, incredible, mean, gasoline guzzling, beautiful, pure, honest V12 engines that Lamborghini will make. A sound like no other car in the world, you know it when you hear it, you love it, you cannot believe it is street legal and you want it. Well, the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae, is already appreciating, already a collectors item, already deserves to be in a museum and is the culmination of the very best of the Lamborghini V12 heritage. If you have the pockets deep enough and the relationship to get it, get it. Covet it, love it. It is truly special.

From Lamborhini

“The Aventador LP 780-4 denotes the final, purest, timeless naturally-aspirated production V12 Lamborghini,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “It delivers the essential twelve-cylinder experience in terms of inimitable design, engineering solutions and the most emotive driving experience, and is the definitive Aventador concluding an extraordinary era. It is the last of its kind: it delivers the maximum power and conclusive performance expected from Lamborghini’s current V12 engine, combined with our inimitable flagship’s design DNA. The Aventador was destined to become a classic from launch, and the Aventador LP 780-4 is the most beautiful expression of timeless design and technical solutions in a final edition: Ultimae.”

For more information: www.lamborhgini.com

By Dustin Troyan Photography by Lamborghini

The Ram 1500 TRX

The quest to build the ultimate truck has evolved into a battle of comfort, off road capabilities and performance. Ford hit the ground running years ago with the Raptor, a hugely successful truck model that reshaped what a truck should be. To many, the Ford Raptor was the ultimate daily driver and off road vehicle. Demand was so strong for this truck that often they went thousands over sticker. The segment Ford created or at least acknowledged was left wide open for other manufacturers to try to emulate or surpass. Enter the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX.

The Ram 1500 TRX is excessive. But hey, we love excessive. Bigger, faster, meaner, more luxurious, a bigger price tag then just about any other truck in its segment, it is a winner! It is the ultimate performance truck. Like any other vehicle that is rare and in demand, if you want one, you are going to have to pay for and then some. It is worth it.

The Ram 1500 TRX boasts 702-horsepower and 650 fl-lps of torque which gets this beautiful monster from standing to sixty in 4.5 seconds. (some say faster.) As Ram understands their segment, the truck offers the same “Launch-control” as a high-performance sports car. It is a high-performance sports...truck.

Luxury and technology were thrown at this truck to make every truck enthusiast want one. From an offroad perspective, they had the right people in their focus groups because the Ram 1500 TRX is ready for the desert, the mountains or Baja. When the TRX was announced, it was basically sold out. You wanted to be the cool kid on the block with the ultimate truck...you got your order in early.

To say that this truck is incredibile, is an understatement. I want one!

For more info: www.Ramtrucks.com

By Dustin Troyan

Photographed by FCA US LLC.

The McLaren Elva

A car with no roof, windscreen and windows and a price tag of over $1.7 million dollars, it just makes sense. Right?

The McLaren Elva is one of the latest and rarest offerings from McLaren. Witn only 249 global examples to be produced and what will be a multi-million dollar price tag all in, one has to understand that you can, so you do and that if you have to ask...well...

One may ask what the Elva is about....

The McLaren Elva is a true Ultimate roadster; it exists purely for the pleasure of driving, to deliver an enthralling and immersive experience born from the ultimate connection between the car, the driver and the elements. The lightest road car we’ve ever built at McLaren Automotive, the Elva is incredibly agile and ferociously fast, its 804bhp twin-turbocharged V8 engine providing breathtaking performance that heightens every sense. “

Andy Palmer, Vehicle Line Director – Ultimate Series, McLaren Automotive

It is safe to say that Mclaren built this car simply because they could. Does it make sense, sure it does. If you are one of the lucky 249 owners of this ultra-hypercar, you have a true masterpiece that will appreciate faster than most other investments. If you own one, you are truly in a rarefied category. The Elva is a study of form and function, technology and art. The elements and emotions wrapped up into a Mclaren vision that only a few will ever appreciate. Some people hang their art on the wall, others drive theirs. Most of us will never see this car in person, on the road, it is already a legend. If you happen to pick one up, give me a call, I would love to see it in person. Well done McLaren.

For more information: www.mclaren.com

By Dustin Troyan

Photography by McLaren

The 2023 Corvette Z06

The Corvette Z06, America’s answer to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and other supercars. America is back and in a big way, and the 2023 Corvette Z06 is coming to rock the sports car world.

When Chevrolet released the C8 Corvette, the new mid-engine design and totally new looks transformed the Corvette into the modern supercar era. Corvette and other sports car enthusiasts were tripping over themselves to be one of the first owners of the redesigned icon. That being said, everyone and I mean everyone was waiting to see what Chevrolet would do for the flagship Z06.

The Corvette Z06 is what the GT3 RS Porsche is to Porsche...every modern supercar has a big brother that is a bit faster, a bit lighter, a bit better handling, a bit rarer and naturally more expensive and desirable. Enter the Corvette Z06.

The Corvette Z06 has an all new and radical power plant which is a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 features a flat-plane crank that revs to a screaming 8600 rpm. The engine produces 670 horsepower and will sound more like a Ferrari or Lamborghini on steroids than a traditional American muscle car. The Z06 is both stiffer and a bit wider than the Stingray and if you so choose you can select the Z07 package which reduces weight a bit more, adds more aggressive aero features, better brakes and tires. If you are contemplating the Z06, you absolutely must get the Z07 Package. Also optional, are a set of OEM Carbon wheels which weigh an incredible 41lbs less than the standard wheels. Yea, you have to do that too. The eightspeed dual-clutch transmission puts all the power down to the rear tires and thank goodness you have a ton of race ready rubber. Hold on to dear life and be prepared for a mechanical symphony that no other Corvette has ever sounded like... this is the Corvette to own. And yes, pick every option you can, this car is another instant collectible that will only go up in value.

By Dustin Troyan Photography by Chevrolet

The Lamborghini Urus Performante

When Lamborhgini entered the SUV market, many purists were upset. They thought the brand known for being hyper-exotic was lessening the exclusivity it is known for and entering into a more “normal” segment that Lamborghini has simply never been in. Lamborghini is... Lamborghini. The brand known for being over the top, hard edges, pushing to the extreme in every possible way...what were they thinking?

The Lamborghini Urus was an over the top success. In 2021, Automobili Lamborghini recorded its best sales results ever, with 8,405 cars delivered worldwide with the Urus leading the deliveries. We purists were wrong and once again, Lamborhgini forged forward and elevated a segment to a new stratosphere...enter the Urus Performante.

The Urus Performante is the most exclusive model in the Urus line-up. With a whopping 667 horsepower, a 0-62 MPH in 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 190mph, this is definitely a supercar...er, a super SUV. Also contributing to the Performante’s incredible speed is a 104-pound weight reduction, utilizing more carbon fiber in the body panels and the new titanium exhaust that raises the sound level and also reduces weight. It is a symphony of Lamborghini engineering and fury at full throttle. Once again, Lamborhgini has raised the bar. Well done.

From Lamborghini:

“The Urus Performante takes the supreme performance and distinctive looks of Lamborghini’s ground-breaking Super SUV to the next level, retaining its luxurious versatility and delivering the most engaging driving experience: not only on road but in every environment, distinguished through an alluring design that denotes new benchmarks for driving dynamism in what is already a remarkable car,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO. “The Urus set a new standard at its launch, taking Lamborghini’s design DNA and technological talent and delivering the world’s first Super SUV for a new era: the Urus Performante sets the bar even higher for the SUV segment.”

For more info: www.lamborghini.com

By Dustin Troyan

Photographed by Lamborghini

RoadStr App

Article & Photos by Stephen Kneubuehl

We’ve all been there. You just purchased your long-awaited car, the one you’ve been dreaming of for years, that one you’ve been saving towards, that you’ve aligned your personal goals towards acquiring. You head to the dealer, or the private seller, or the auction where you’ve purchased it, or maybe the garage where you’ve built it. You take the keys and the excitement builds in your chest as you open the car door and get in. You grasp the steering wheel, turn on the engine, and drive off into the sun. You push it hard, or for some of us, gently care for it and not dare leave a scratch.

It’s a moment and feeling you don’t want to let go of. You want to drive that passion forward, share it with friends, and find others who held a similar feeling. But after a few congratulations from friends and some photos shared on Instagram, where do you turn to next?

The RoadStr app was built to drive that same passion and level of excitement forward. It creates genuine connections in local communities, bringing new ways of interacting that aren’t available on other apps or platforms. Spontaneous meetups, events and groups discovery, and high-quality car content come together in one unique place, on a social networking platform built 100% for car enthusiasts with a beautiful and simple design. And best of all, it enables real connections between real people like you and me.

One of the most exciting features of the app, called RoadSharing, allows users to share their vehicle and location information in real-time on an integrated map. With a simple notification or a quick glance, users can see whether their friends, fellow group members, or the local RoadStr community are willing to meetup or are going for a drive nearby. Ad-hoc meetups can be created through a simple RoadSharing request process, and more participants can join on the fly.

Cruising local routes, meeting club members, or making new friends who share a common passion was never so easy. The map feature is further enhanced with nearby events taking

place in the upcoming days, and with quality local automotive businesses waiting to be discovered.

RoadStr raises the standard even further through its high-quality content generated by its users, groups, and businesses, all packaged in an easily discoverable manner through automatic suggestions tailored to your interests and favorite car brands. And it’s all encapsulated in a beautiful, simple, and familiar design. The idea for the app stemmed from the lack of a robust and comprehensive social platform focused on the auto enthusiast community. Currently as auto enthusiasts, we have to visit multiple websites, check out YouTube videos, join chats on various platforms, find events by word-ofmouth, and post on complicated forums often without any local emphasis, making it difficult and time-consuming to follow your favorite auto topics or to meet other enthusiasts. Generic platforms like Facebook and Instagram offer plenty of methods to share, but they lack the depth of features like

groups, events, and spontaneous meetups that bring us together as auto enthusiasts in the real world.

“The auto enthusiast community is a very social group”, said Alberto Moreno, Co-Founder and CEO of RoadStr. “The best moments often occur in person, when randomly spotting your favorite car on the street, at local auto shows, or getting a coffee with your local car club”

RoadStr is free and was just launched for iPhone and Android devices. You can download the app today and start driving your passion forward.

Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play: RoadStr – For Car Enthusiasts

Website: www.roadstr.io

Email: hello@roadstr.io

Instagram: @roadstr_app

*Offer Valid In-Store Only. *Offer Expires on May 15th, 2023.

Join us for coffee and donuts at Lavaggio on Saturday, May 13th. Space is limited to 45 cars so you must RSVP. If you wish to invite a friend please let me know and I will check availability.

We hope to see you Saturday and we are looking forward to a wonderful morning!

Event Details: Saturday, May 13th from 9-11am.

For more information/RSVP: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

Lavaggio- The Art of Auto Detailing www.lavaggio.net

818-584-3240

30205 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills, Ca. 91301

You are invited to Cars and Coffee at Lavaggio

Photography by Ken Latka - TMPCC.ORG

Cars and Coffee with the TMPCC

The Television Motion Picture Car Club (TMPCC) was honored to be the first organization to host a private “Cars & Coffee” event at Lavaggio “The Art of Auto Detailing” in Agoura Hills, kicking off the summer season.

Cars and Coffee is a term that the car community uses to denote a casual gathering for car aficionados to share their cool cars and chat over a cup of coffee. This event held at Lavaggio in Agoura Hills was sponsored by Tony Fiori and his team at Vista Ford Lincoln of Oxnard.

The magic of the event was not only the amazing cars but of course the club members who attended from all over Southern California. On display were some truly incredible cars and trucks from the 60s, and 70s, classic hot rods, European exotic cars as well as modern muscle cars.

The club members enjoyed fresh coffee, bagels and donuts as they enjoyed each other’s cars and camaraderie. It was a long overdo event and it was truly a wonderful time for everyone in attendance.

One of the favorite cars on display is owned by Doug Yick. His classic 1968 Mustang Fastback was purchased by his parents and has been in the family ever since. Going under a complete restoration, updating the wheels and repainting it to the factory color, Acapulco Blue, this four speed Mustang was a huge hit and truly a timeless example of a classic muscle car.

The Television Motion Picture Car Club is the world’s only entertainment industry car club for those who work in, have worked in, or are affiliated with the television, motion picture, music, radio, sports and motorsports industries. To learn more or if you are interested in joining, visit their website at TMPCC.ORG

By Dustin Troyan

Photographed by Sean-Michael Connor, Ken Latka and Scott Martin

Cars and Coffee at Lavaggio

Cars and Coffee at Lavaggio was hosted by Dustin Troyan and sponsored by Lavaggio and it was an incredible success. It was a beautiful Saturday morning and the Lavaggio parking lot was filled with some truly amazing cars and awesome people. The variety of cars on display was on par with any car show or concours for that matter. From members of the Classic Chevy Club of Southern California and the Television Motion Picture Car Club in attendance, to car community members in some of the rarest and most exotic of cars…the Lavaggio parking lot was awe inspiring.

If you are a Porsche fan we had some of Porsche’s finest in attendance, including: a 959, 918, GT3RS and the brand new GT4RS. There was literally millions of dollars in just a handful of Porsches, not that anyone is paying attention to that. There were a wide variety of classic Chevys, Ferraris, Hot Rods, classic and modern BMWs, Ford Mustangs and many other makes and models.

Car enthusiasts came from all over Southern California to attend the inaugural Cars and Coffee of 2023 and there everybody who attended was so happy for the event season to be back in full swing. If you are a car enthusiast you know how wonderful these events are and the perfect excuse to see your friends and exercise your vehicle.

Another interesting note about the event was that we had such a wide variety of cars on display from the attendees. From classic Americana to the best that the European manufacturers have to offer and even classic 4x4s. There was something for everyone and as they say, variety is the spice of life.

If you wish to attend the next Cars and Coffee at Lavaggio, please email: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com

By Dustin Troyan

Photography by Ken Latka - TMPCC.ORG

TipsFor Maintaining & Protecting Your Ferrari

From the Mattioli Automotive Group

DETAILING

In addition to keeping a car looking its best, consistent detailing is an important step in protecting a vehicle’s finish. Contaminants such as dirt, pollen, tree sap, and bird droppings can scratch and deteriorate painted surfaces if left over long periods. Given the value of a Ferrari, It is important to ensure that “best practices” are followed when performing a car wash; here are just a few from Mattioli Automotive Group’s (MAG) very own detailing specialists.

• Use the proper products: Ensure that the soap and other cleaning products being used have been formulated specifically for automotive use. Excessively strong chemicals and detergents will not only strip the wax off but can also dull the finish on paint and trim.

• All Towels are not equal: Microfiber towels offer low friction and can absorb more than seven times their weight in water, making them less abrasive and more effective than other towels. It is best to use a separate towel for each function (i.e..washing, drying, applying chemicals, etc). Also, towels should never be used if they are contaminated or have fallen on the ground; washing your towels often will help ensure that they are free of debris.

• Two bucket Technique: To help prevent the re-introduction of dirt and contaminants It is best to employ the “two bucket technique” when washing your car. One bucket should contain the diluted soap and a second bucket should have clean water. After each pass with the soap, rinse contaminants off of the sponge in the clean water before re-introducing into the soap solution again.

• Nooks and Crannies: Dirt and water can gather in the seams of the doors, trunk, and hood. It is important to clean and dry these areas thoroughly to prevent dripping onto clean surfaces.

• Avoid Direct Sunlight: Water evaporates quickly in direct sunlight which can result in watermarks.

Is your Ferrari in need of a thorough and professional cleaning?

Feel free to reach out to one of the MAG’s four service centers to schedule a complete detailing service.

PROTECTIVE FILM

Stones, road debris, chemical stains, and UV damage are all potential dangers when exposing your prized Ferrari to the road and the elements. But owners can save themselves from headaches and costly refinishing bills simply by installing protective film over their immaculate finish. This nearly invisible film can be applied just to the most vulnerable surfaces or the entire vehicle depending on your needs and driving habits.

Protect your Ferrari against road hazards and the harsh elements before it's too late. The Mattioli Automotive Group contracts several of the top protective film installers to perform the service in our facility and can guarantee timely turnaround and flawless results. To learn more about protective film options for your Ferrari, or to schedule an appointment please contact one of the MAG’s four service centers.

CERAMIC COATING

Ceramic Coating is another popular option for protecting paint and other vehicle finishes. When compared to protective film, it can be a more comprehensive and economical alternative. Ceramic coating is a special chemical compound that is applied to various vehicle finishes to form a permanent bond with the surface. The result is a 9H+ hard coating that repels water and offers protection from UV rays, chemicals, oxidation, and corrosion. It can be applied to paint for protection against light scratches, wheels to prevent the build-up of brake dust, and glass for increased visibility in wet weather.

The MAG contracts several of the top ceramic coating specialists to perform the service in our facility and we can guarantee timely turnaround and flawless results. To learn more about ceramic coating, or to schedule an appointment please contact one of the MAG’s four service centers.

Keep your Ferrari ready for your next drive.

The most common dangers for Ferrari owners are steep driveways and parking curbs. Even with the optional lifter, which is available on newer models, there are still some obstacles that are too big to maneuver over unscathed. To add protection against marring the underside of the front bumper, many owners elect to install a skid plate.

This sacrificial piece of durable plastic polymer is precision cut to fit precisely on to the underside of the front bumper. The result is a nearly invisible layer of protection against costly paint and autobody repairs.

To learn more about skid plates for your Ferrari, or to schedule an appointment please contact one of the MAG’s four service centers. Each MAG location stocks an extensive inventory of skid plates for various models and can complete the installation in a matter of hours.

The phrase “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it” has never been more accurate than with regards to automotive batteries. When a battery is in a discharged state for an extended period of time the lead sulfate crystals inside the battery begin to increase in size. The bigger the crystals get, the harder they are to dissolve which ultimately blocks the chemical reaction that allows the battery to charge, and eventually leads to battery failure.

For this reason, Genuine Ferrari offers Battery Re-conditioners which are designed to maintain a battery’s charge and combat the growth of sulfate crystals. A Battery Re-conditioner should be utilized any time a vehicle is parked for long periods of time. This is especially vital for new vehicles which contain more electrical components that put a drain the battery.

For specific questions regarding the use of the Ferrari Battery Re-conditioners or to order one for your vehicle, feel free to reach out to one of Mattioli Automotive Group’s four service centers.

Over time, environmental factors and harsh chemicals can take a toll on the interior components of a mature Ferrari resulting in sticky buttons, controls, and trim pieces. The only remedies to this condition are to replace the deteriorated components or have them re-finished. Either way, the process is very involved. Thankfully, the Mattioli Automotive Group’s service centers are very experienced with this issue and can help advise owners of their options when restoring their interior to like-new condition. If your Ferrari is in need of interior trim restoration, we invite you to reach out to one of MAG’s four service centers to learn more or schedule a service appointment.

Mattioli

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Past Events

The 2019 Classic Auto Show

The Classic Auto Show (CAS) is a car person’s delight. This year’s CAS was held March 16-17, 2019 at their new location, the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, California.

This year’s Grand Marshall was comedian, radio and television personality Adam Carolla who cut the ribbon early Saturday morning, officially opening the doors for spectators to enjoy the estimated 2,000 vehicles that were on display both in-

side and outside the buildings of the sprawling facility.

Some of the vehicles included rarely seen, museum quality classics, celebrity builds, as well as and hundreds of vintage and modern rides from dozens of the top car clubs in Southern California. Whether it was hot rods, low riders, sports cars, race cars, American muscle or foreign marks, the Classic Auto Show has become one of the major automotive events in the United States.

Features such as Restoration Row offered enthusiasts the opportunity to learn the latest techniques to get their build up and running. There were pin-striping demonstrations with master striper Johnny Martinez and other special attractions, including “40 Shades of Green” (a collection of green vehicles to commemorate the St. Patrick’s Day weekend on which the event was held). The organizers also introduced a new “Classic Truck Tailgate Party” with a

variety of vintage pickup trucks, set amidst a family-friendly atmosphere with live bands. To top it off, one of the most sensory overload features was the addition of several vintage, nitro burning top fuel dragsters that performed live push starts thanks to former NHRA Director of Competition Steve Gibbs and his team at Nitro Revival.

While the cars were the stars, the Classic Auto Show also attracts many celebrities from the automo-

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tive world. This year attendees got to experience meet and greets with Bogi from “All Girls Garage”; Wayne Carini from “Chasing Classic Cars”; metal fabricator, Land Speed Record Holder and television personality Jessi Combs; Mike Finnegan from “Roadkill”; Dave Kindig from “Bitchin Rides”; Christy Lee from “All Girls Garage”; iconic racecar driver Lyn St. James; the First Lady of Motorsports and Miss Hurst Shifter Linda Vaughn; Mopar Guru

Mark Worman from “Graveyard Cars” and many more. The Classic Auto Show continues to be a fantastic addition to the Southern California car show scene, and if you have the chance to attend in 2020, make certain you put it on your calendar.

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A Steal of a Deal at the Price of Admission

It’s seems interesting how many people are neck-deep in gas thirsty automotive spirit, rarely miss an opportunity to attend a Cars & Coffee yet have never been to a racetrack or years since their last race event. Folks, you have no idea what you’re missing. That slight scent of petrol in the air, the sound of mega horsepowered roaring engines and the overall vibe of being around others with the same passion of automotive racing, well, there is simply nothing else like it. If you want to hang with a menagerie of adrenaline junkies whose only cure is octane, then racing events are for you! If you have kids and want them to share your automotive excitement, that’s one more reason to spend the day at the track.

One of our finest tracks in Southern California, Fontana’s Auto Speedway (formally California Speedway) is only 75 minutes (with light traffic) from Woodland Hills. This venue is not to be confused, as it often is, with Pomona’s Auto Club Raceway.

Auto Club Speedway’s track site was originally the Kaiser Steel Mill, built in 1942, during the height of WWII. The mill was instrumental in producing steel for our U.S. warships. Being an inland location, the site was chosen as it was out of range of offshore Japanese warships. Kaiser Steel went BK in 1983 and the property stood silent for years. Roger Penske entered the picture with an idea to create a track similar to his Michigan International Speedway. The rest of that story is now history. The track opened in 1997 and has catered to a host of race events such as NASCAR, CART and AMA (motorcycling). The Auto Club Speedway is among the most

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modern circuits in America and has the distinction of holding the world closed-circuit speed record, with an average lap speed of more than 240 mph.

The 18th annual California Festival of Speed (CFoS) was held at Auto Club Speedway March 29th to 31st. This 3-day annual

event is hosted by Zone 8 of the Porsche Club of America, with support and participation from the Porsche Owners Club (POC). The event is the biggest Porsche event in the Southwest. Besides the many racing events throughout each of the 3 days, static vehicle displays featured both 356 and 914 Porsche

model Timelines, a swap meet where rare Porsche parts are often discovered and procured, a Vendor Row offering T-Shirts, model cars and of course automotive accessories. Plus, beverage and food trucks a plenty.

The event will repeat again next year and will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during its 3-day run. Oh, how thick should you pack your wallet? Not too much as IT’S FREE! Yes race fans, free. A $15 parking fee ($10 if you are a PCA/POC member). Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A steal of a deal at the price of admission!

To obtain future updates for the 2020 CFoS, visit http://www. zone8.org/events/speedfestival.php or http://www.autoclubspeedway. com

Past Events

The July issue of Driven World detailed the nonprofit, all volunteer, Solvang Wheel’s ‘N Windmills car show’s history and how it supports the local community with generous donations to various charities. Now that the August 2018 show is behind us, let’s focus specifically on this past event and why Dustin Troyan, Driven World magazine Executive Editor, and his family can’t wait to return next year. We will also share with readers a few automotive exhibitors those fine octane-thirsty machines made this writer stop in his tracks while walking the show. But first some show specifics.

For those familiar with the Velocity Channel, it’s not uncommon each year to spot a face from the auto world that you recognize at this event. This year was no different as Dennis Gage, with his famous handlebar mustache, came all the way out from Indiana to tape his show, My Classic Car. Gage disclosed he expects the Solvang episode should air early next year. Be sure to tune in and get a taste of this incredible annual motorsports event.

The Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM show was free to attend and open to the public. Wheels ‘N Windmills is growing their motorcycle section which include stock, classics, customs and those with sidecars. There were 310 stunning cars on display covering several Solvang streets that were closed to normal traffic. Although you’ll find a variety of countries representing the vehicle manufacturers on display, perhaps 95% are dedicated to the American variety. For those of you who have never attended, the show’s website reveals the high quality and types of vehicles displayed year over year.

For all vehicles that were on display this day, there were over 50 awards handed out! This is due to a lengthy number of sub-categories

that had to be created to cover the wide variety of vehicles in attendance. There are 3 main categories, Stock, Modified and Special Interest. Each of those having multiple sub-categories, such as ‘55-‘57 Chevy’s, Hot Rod Coupe ’33-’48 and Pro-Street, to name a few. In a very organized fashion, awards are presented to car owners at about 3 PM to a large crowd assembled in a relaxing park atmosphere, all hoping to hear their vehicle and name called out.

The show organizers often talk about the charities as this has always been one of the main purposes of holding the events. This year’s show raised over $35,000.00 bringing the total to over $330,000.00 since its start in Solvang 14 years ago. Wheels

‘N Windmills also holds a raffle open to attendees and exhibitors with the

opportunity to go home with a brand new V8 engine. Monies collected from this raffle go to area high school Auto Shop Programs.

Don and Barbara Wagner from Clovis CA arrived in their striking yellow 1965 Chevy Chevelle Custom. Acquired 15 years ago, the Wagner’s take this beast to many shows, but it also finds itself at the Famoso Raceway track near Bakersfield. The Wagner’s found this vehicle in Centerville CA and was followed by a 4-year major restoration in the home garage. The custom airbrushed design on each side is beautifully painted and easily turns heads. Under (and through) the hood is a 468ci V8 RAT (454ci bored out to 468ci) pushing out 620hp. There is also a NOS (Nitrous Oxide System) which Wagner is now finishing up on the final installation. Once completed, the power will increase to 745hp whenever NOS is applied. Frightening!

For the stock category, Jay and Betsy Davenport from Alhambra drove in with their mint condition Laredo Tan 1961 “6-Window” Cadillac Sedan DeVille. They found this car 16 years ago at a Pasadena Ed & Al’s Auto Sound parking lot with a 4-sale sign in the window and 40,000 miles on the odometer. The engine ran rough, but the body had no evidence of rust, so they took the risk and made the purchase. What originally was going to be a quick restoration in the Davenport garage, he and his buddy spent the next 10 years meticulously replacing with Cadillac certified parts, including all rubber down to hex bolts being removed and gold cadmium plated. This vehicle has the original 390ci V8 power plant and offers 325hp. Today the Davenport’s drive this vehicle just about everywhere including long road trips to Ohio and Oregon. On a last note, they were very fortunate to find and obtain a copy of the window sticker which shows the total sale

amount of $6,567.93. Think about it. That was a huge amount of money for an American car in 1961 when the average home cost was about $13,000!

In the Special Interest category is Stuart Hanssen from Santa Ynez. Hanssen brought his 1951 Baldwin Roadster race car. There is a heartfelt story with this vehicle. Built by Willis Baldwin of Santa Barbara, the race car was purchased and track raced by Hanssen’s father, William, from 1954 through 1957. During what turned out to be its last race in Pebble Beach, William saw his good friend Ernie McAfee, also in this same race driving his Ferrari, had

The

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crashed into a tree and was killed immediately. It was at this point that William decided to hang up racing and sold the Baldwin in 1959. The roadster had disappeared for decades. Fast forward to 2010. Using the powers of the internet, Hanssen used ‘Tam’s Old Race Car Site’ (www.tamsoldraccecarsite.net) and placed an ad that he was seeking the family’s previously owned Baldwin Roadster. The owner at the time, living in Connecticut, saw the ad and contacted Hanssen. Weakened by Hanssen’s story, he was willing to sell it back to the family roots. Hanssen brought it back to California and personally restored it. Having an all-

aluminum body with a Ford chassis, its powered by a 282ci Mercury V8 Flathead block with upgraded Ardun heads and rated at 315hp. This classic racer has a weight of only 2,100 lbs.

The show organizers offer something special for those exhibiting their wheels at Wheel’s ‘N Windmills and arrive a day early.

For a modest fee, a private BBQ dinner is served and adult beverages are available at the Mendenhall Museum, located nearby in Buellton. The Mendenhall Museum (www. mendenhallmuseum.com) is one of the largest private collections in the west coast exhibiting antique gasoline pumps, road signs, race cars, racing

memorabilia, license plates, gas & oil items, and other miscellaneous antiques. Besides having a terrific dinner, it was an experience to walk through such an amazing collection of automotive related memorabilia. When you register your vehicle for the show, you’ll receive an RSVP to this pre-show evening event.

The 15th annual Wheels ‘N Windmills is scheduled for Saturday August 24th, 2019 and will be once again held on the streets of Solvang’s Town Center. Due to high demand and limited capacity, they often sell out exhibitor spots within 48 hours of open registration which is usually in early June. Use their

website for updated registration information. Interested Sponsors should contact the organizers in March 2019. 100% of all revenues go to charity so all Sponsorship fees are fully tax deductible. For those who are interested in becoming a show sponsor and/or to display your vehicle or motorcycle, please visit www.wheelsnwindmills.com.

We hope to see some of the Supercar Sunday regulars there in 2019. I know ‘the guy in the orange hat’ will surely be there again.