Ferrari Challenge Infineon Raceway 2011

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FERRARI CHALLENGE
INFINEON RACEWAY, May 2011

The F1 and the FXX cars were back and they brought the 599XX.

The 2011 Ferrari Challenge at Infineon Raceway this April 28 thru May 1 was run in the soft California sunshine, unlike past years which sometimes have run in the rain. The Ferrari Club had a good turnout on Saturday and the Club members had several laps around the 2.55 mile track. The Challenge changes its format each year and this year the F1 cars were back, as were the FXX cars. Running with the FXX cars were the new Ferrari 599XX track cars. One driver of a 599XX put on a good show by chasing down an FXX that had some distance in front of him.

My two favorite viewing and shooting positions on the Infineon track are at turn 2 and turn 9, as the cars carry some speed into these corners and give us some nice exciting lines through them as the cars over-shoot or loose grip. This weekend did not go without some experimenting by the more spirited drivers. The photos on this page will show what was happening.

This year is the first year for Ferrari's new and I must say, most beautiful 458. The Challenge Race between the drivers of the older F430 and the 588 was the run to watch. As I have said in the past, this race takes us back to the golden days of the 'Gentlemen Race Drivers', like Graham Hill, and von Trips. The racing was hard and a great show.

Ferrari Challenge 2011

Ferrari 458 2011
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Ferrari 599XX 2011
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Ferrari 599XX 2011
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Ferrari FXX 2011
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Ferrari FXX 2011
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Ferrari F1 1989
1989 Portuguese Grand Prix Winner driver Gerhard Berger
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Ferrari F1 1997
Ex-Schumacher Car
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Ferrari Club
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Ferrari Club
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Ferrari Challenge Infineon Raceway 2011
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Ferrari Challenge Infineon Raceway 2011
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Ferrari Club
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Ferrari Club
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Ferrari 450 2011
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Ferrari 450 2011
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Ferrari Challenge Infineon Raceway 2011
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Ferrari 450 2011
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Ferrari Challenge Infineon Raceway 2011
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Ferrari 599XX 2011
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Ferrari 599XX 2011
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Ferrari F430 & 458
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Ferrari F430 & 458
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Ferrari 430 2011
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F430 GTC 2006
Engine; Type 90 deg V8; Bore/Stroke; 3.62 X 2.96 in; Total displacement; 243.8 cu in; Engine intake with twin dia 1.126" Restrictors in compliance with FIA-ACO regulations; Maximum power; 335 Kw (450 cv) at 7000 rpm; Maximum torque; 490 Nm at 5500 rpm; Chassis; Aluminium alloy engine block; Brakes; Front; 15.0 X 1.34 in; Rear; 13.1 X 1.26 in; Dimensions and weight: Overall lenght; 177.6 in; Overall width; 78.75 in; Height; 46.26 in; Wheelbase; 102.7 in; Front track; 66,78 in; Rear track; 64,57 in; Dry weight; 2745 lb;
Source: Ferrari 2011