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CONTENTS

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Suzy Hiniker

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REGULARS: 4 Club Business

6 From the Regional Director

Page 7: Ferrari Portofino

Page 30: Boston Common Cup Page 16: Maine Event

Page 8: Dream Ride

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7 Ferrari Portofino

8 Dream Ride Weekend

14 Cars, Colts & Canines

16 Annual Maine Event

18 Heritage Museum

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POLICIESHorse Tales (“HT”) is copyright of the non-profit Ferrari Club of America New England Region (herein referred to as either FCA/NER or the “Club”) and cannot be reproduced or photocopied in whole or in part other than for individual personal use. Its purpose is to deliver information of interest to Club members. The Club and it’s publishers do not warrant the accuracy of editorial content or photographs, nor do we recommend or endorse any information presented or warrant or verify claims of our advertisements. Advertisers agree to indemnify and hold Club harmless from any claims, damage or expense resulting from printing or publishing any advertisement. Club further reserves the right to refuse to publish advertisements that are not Club related.

SUBMISSIONSThe Club encourages members to contribute material on a variety of Ferrari related topics. Material submitted for publication is subject to revision and/or rejection at the publisher’s sole discretion, is published without compensation and cannot be returned. Only material or manuscripts from the original writer or copyright permission articles will be considered for publication. Submission of original material constitutes a perpetual, non-exclusive license for Club to print and/or reproduce in any manner, and for any purpose, said material. Send all submissions to Regional Director Suzy Hiniker [email protected]

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OFFICIALLYSANCTIONEDEVENTSHave an idea for an event? Want to help with an event? Contact Regional Director Suzanne Hiniker via email: ([email protected]).

Only events approved by the RD and listed either in HT or on the Club’s web site are officially sanctioned FCA/NER events. Any other event purporting to be a Club event and not listed on our calendar is not sanctioned and as such the Club has no affiliation whatsoever with and thus can not be held liable for any donations made to such unsanctioned events.

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FCA/NER is the New England Region of The Ferrari Club of America covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The Ferrari Club of America, incorporated in 1962 and recognized by Ferrari S.p.A has 16 regions throughout North America, and 32 chapters within these regions putting on events. For membership information visit FCA on the web at www.ferrariclubofamerica.com or call 800.328.0444 | mailing address: Ferrari Club of America PO Box 2488 - Ft Lauderdale, FL 33303

CLUB BUSINESS

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The Ferrari Club of America - New England Region and Presenting Sponsors invite you to an event to benefit the Heart Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Sunday, June 28, 2015LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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You may recall back in 2013 that the Ferrari Club of America (FCA) celebrated its 50th Anniversary with the assist of one generous member’s Ferrari 599 GTB doing “One lap around North America”. The idea was to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House (RMH) both locally and nationally. FCA New England Region Chapters came through glowingly, with then CT Chapter President Paul Bova raising the most funds as the “Passione Car” toured through Connecticut. Donations of $12,500 were raised for a new RMH located in New Haven. Michael Bozzuto and The Hometown Foundation donated another $12,500 to sponsor a ‘Ferrari’ themed room in conjunction with FCA-NER.

The first phase of construction was 18 rooms which was completed this past summer. It is a building of beauty, warmth, and embrace for families and children who stay at the House, and it is conveniently across the street from Yale New Haven Hospital. CT Chapter President Mike Odierna, Christopher Sferruzzo - CFO of Bozzuto’s Inc., and myself were on hand for the soft opening in July and the official ribbon cutting in September. Executive Director of RMH-New Haven Stocky Clark told us that all the rooms in the house were filled their first week in July. The need for this and more is obvious.

Eventually the facility will have 42 rooms. Immediate plans are for an accessible playground, landscaping and a trellis that provide shade and respite for the children and their families in the backyard.

Once again, the generosity of our FCA members, and Michael Bozzuto and The Hometown Foundation provided the necessary funds to make this quest a possibility. Thank you all for your kindness in this endeavor.

Have a wonderful holiday season,

SuzySuzy HinikerRegional Director – NERNational Membership Chair

| connecticut | maine | massachusetts | new hampshire | rhode island | vermont |

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The Ferrari Portofino is the new V8 GT set to dominate its segment thanks to a perfect combination of outright performance and

versatility in addition to a level of driving pleasure and on-board comfort unparalleled on the market. Capable of unleashing a massive 600hp and sprinting from 0 to 200 km/h in just 10.8 seconds, the Ferrari Portofino is the most powerful convertible to combine the advantages of a retractable hard top, a roomy boot and generous cockpit space complete with two rear seats suitable for short trips. The new car, which takes its name, Portofino, from one of the most charming villages on the Italian Riviera, an eponym for stylish elegance, is the most versatile model in the range. A Ferrari designed to be driven every day that also effortlessly converts from an authentic berlinetta coupé to a drop-top capable of delivering a unique Ferrari soundtrack and superb driving pleasure even in day-to-day situations. The retractable hard top (RHT) has been completely redesigned and can now

be opened or closed in just 14 seconds on the move at lower speeds, making the car even more practical. Careful modeling of the RHT housing now allows the luggage compartment to hold two cabin trolleys with the roof down and three with the roof up. Ideal for any occasion, the Ferrari Portofino represents the perfect combination of design, performance and technology. The Ferrari Portofino is significantly lighter with the adoption of new components featuring innovative designs made possible by the use of cutting edge production techniques. This, combined with a 40hp higher power output than the California T, has resulted in a significant hike in performance and a corresponding drop in emissions. Vehicle dynamics benefit from the introduction, for the first time on this model, of electric power steering, the 3rd generation electronic differential and the latest evolution of the electronic suspension control system. ENGINE Starting with the V8 power unit, which has won the outright International Engine of

the Year award for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017, Ferrari’s engineers worked on several different fronts to deliver a power output of 600hp at 7500 rpm, the equivalent of 156hp/l, introducing new mechanical components as well as specific engine management software. Maximum mechanical efficiency is guaranteed by the use of high-resistance aluminium alloy pistons and con rods with innovative geometries and specially-shaped high-tumble intake manifolds. Combustion is optimised across the engine’s rev range by an ion-sensing system with adaptive ignition

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PAR EXCELLENCEText & Photos reprinted courtesy of Ferrari S.p.A.

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The Dream Ride Experience is a weekend of events that include Dream Ride, Dream Cruise, Dream Show cars and bikes all benefiting Special Olympics and other charities. The Dream Ride Experience is the signature

event of The Hometown Foundation, Inc. The Hometown Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and their families within the community. The Hometown Foundation honors and assists six distinct areas of interest including children in need, major illness, intellectual disabilities, military, emergency response personnel, and animal welfare.

In 2017 Dream Ride raised over 1.55 million dollars for The Special Olympics and other charities. This year drivers gave over 250 Special Olympics Athletes rides in exotic and classic cars in the Dream Cruise and displayed over 500 million dollars in cars including ten Pagani Huayras, Pagani Zonda Barchetta, three Ferrari LaFerraris, and an array of lightweight limited edition models including the F12 TDF.

Ferrari has always been an intricate part of the event since the inception of the Dream Cruise and Dream Show. The event has always showcased an assortment of Ferraris from XX program track cars to the latest street cars. Ferrari of New England and Miller Motorcars have always played a vital role in the event’s success. Ferrari of New England hosted a rally from their dealership to the Dream Show and displayed a 458 Speciale A, F12, and the GTC4

DREAM RIDE WEEKEND By: Scott Smith

Pictures Courtesy of: The Dream Ride Team



Lusso. Miller Motorcars presented a stunning Rosso Corsa LaFerrari as well as arranged the East Coast’s largest Pagani display featuring the debut of the Huayra Roadster and the only public showing of Zonda Barchetta.

We would like to once again thank our partners for their help in this year’s success and we are looking forward to their continued support for Dream Ride 2018 on August 3rd - 5th at The Farmington Polo Grounds.


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On Saturday, October 7th the Western CT Police K-9 Challenge took place at the Second Company Governors Horse Guard (2GHG). This event entailed a car show, Police K-9 Challenge and some

family friendly activities. It brought in well over 700 spectators. Proceeds went directly to the 2GHG.

The Police K-9 Challenge included tactical obedience, obstacle course, suspect apprehension, simunitions and fastest dog. The overall winner was K-9 Axe a 14 month old male, Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepard mix, from Stamford Police Department.

The Hometown Foundation, Inc. sponsored a VIP lunch where forty attendees came to enjoy a catered BBQ provided by Uncle Willie’s. The lunch was complimentary to law enforcement thanks to Harvest Properties, Inc. This is a part of The Hometown Foundation’s initiatives for K-9 and first response. The total amount raised was $6,500 and all of the proceeds went back to the 2GHG.

We are appreciative of everyone that came out to attend and look forward to the 2018 Western CT Police K-9 Challenge.

CARS, COLTS & CANINESBy: Christopher Sferruzzo



On track, entering the front straight

Ferrari race control in the pits

THE ANNUAL MAINEEVENTOCTOBER20-22By: Suzy Hiniker

Maine Chapter President Glenn Farrell held his 15th !! Annual Maine Event, and to no surprise to attendees

it was another fabulous weekend on the books. This year we went back to the Press Hotel in Portland, the former Press Herald building cleverly themed in old-time newspaper journalism décor. Our group had a scrumptious dinner in a private room at the Press on Friday night followed by drinks at the Inkwell Bar. Then, concerned we hadn’t consumed enough yet we gorged on an unreal breakfast Saturday morning at the Union Restaurant before heading off on a zippy drive led by lovely couple John and Judy Padavano.

Scenic New England roads led us first to Pineland Farms Market; a stunning 5,000-acre farm and recreational property in New Gloucester, Maine that is the site of the former Pineland Hospital. It had been all of 90 minutes since we had last eaten so we loaded up on delicious local fare. Someone to whom I am married snuck cookies into my sparkling brand-new vehicle that was a mere 36 hours from dealer delivery. Fortunately, the cookies did not last long.

Par for the course our group managed to get split up en route to lunch at Spinney’s Restaurant on beautiful Popham Beach. No matter, as one group was led by capable and

professional airplane pilots Eric and Leslie Wickfield. We met up and then happily ate again on a spectacular 70-degree day by the ocean. Saturday night we walked to downtown Portland for more delicious food

and drinks at Five Fifty-Five Restaurant. Food, foliage, and Ferraris, what could be better? Many thanks to Glenn Farrell and John and Judy Padavano for another great weekend.

Pineland Farms Market


On track, entering the front straight

Dinner at The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine

Drivers Meeting led by Mainer John Padavano

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A German race wagon amidst Italian race cars

Second gear


A: Tracy & Tony Olbres and Tom Ducibella enjoying a fine spread on the back of the Olbres’ beautiful black California

B: Mike Fandozzi and Ken Goldman taking in the action on the field between Ken’s 599 and Tom Ducibella’s 330

C: Henry Dionisio and Tom Ducibella look over the vintage 330 while Henry’s son looks on

D: Jeanne Fandozzi and Ken Goldman showcasing the tailgate spread that Jeanne laid out for all the Ferrari folks

E: Ferraris lined up along the polo field

WThe FCA members and polo fans that came out for this event were treated to a picture-perfect fall New

England day at one of the most exquisite outdoor venues in our area, Gibney Field at the Myopia Polo Club in South Hamilton, MA. The polo club personnel reserved a prime parking and viewing area for us on the shady side of the field next to the member’s private seating area.

Myopia Polo holds the distinction of

being the oldest active polo club in America and is one of five charter members of the United States Polo Association in 1891. It was the scene of the first formal intercollegiate game, with Harvard playing Yale in 1907. Polo scenes from the 1967 movie classic ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ with Steve McQueen were shot on the site.

There are 6 competitors on the field at one time. The Match consists of six chuckers (periods) and horses tend not to be used in more than one chucker. The horse’s tails are

all braided and their shins are protected with thick padding to prevent injury from accidental mallet strikes. If you like horses, prancing or otherwise this sport is a thrill to watch.

Tailgating was fun and as per usual at our club events, the conversations were varied and interesting, including a discussion on carbon ceramic versus steel brake rotors and the fact that the Ferrari 330 holds between 11 and 12 quarts of oil. FCA members dutifully and cleverly stomped divots at the half.

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A few of the 18 Ferraris that joined our rally to LRP

Henry Dionisio and Tom Ducibella look over the vintage 330 while Henry’s son looks on

Tracy & Tony Olbres and Tom Ducibella enjoying a fine spread on the back of the Olbres’ beautiful black California

Mike Fandozzi and Ken Goldman taking in the action on the field between

Ken’s 599 and Tom Ducibella’s 330

Jeanne Fandozzi and Ken Goldman showcasing the tailgate spread that

Jeanne laid out for all the Ferrari folks

A few of the 18 Ferraris that joined our rally to LRP

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The 4th event hosted by the Rhode Island Chapter in 2017 brought us to Sandwich, MA on Cape Cod. Seven Ferrari’s contributed to a concourse style presentation at the Heritage Museum & Gardens. The ‘Cocktails for Cars’ annual event raises funds for the preservation, restoration and care of the Heritage’s magnificent auto collection. Attendees represented RI, MA and CT including Ryan Roy, Ed Amabile, Ed Jetty, Ken & Sandy Goldman, Lee & Wendy Cappola, John & Jayne Tirrell, and

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and multi-spark functionality. Losses in the intake have been reduced by new more linear high- and low pressure air ducts while the all-new exhaust system benefits from a single piece exhaust header. Mechanical efficiency is further optimised by a variable-displacement oil pump that reduces hydraulic power requirements by up to 30% compared to a conventional pump. The adoption of a new intercooler to simultaneously minimise fluid-dynamic losses and increase air cooling also contributes to the engine’s performance. The Portofino’s engine continues Ferrari’s zero turbo lag tradition, with instantaneous throttle response in under 1 second. This is the direct result of the adoption of innovative solutions such as: a flat-plane crankshaft, which, with its compact size and lower rotating mass, improves fluid-dynamics; compact turbines with a low moment of inertia and twin-scroll technology that reduces the interference between the exhaust pulses from different cylinders and increases the pressure; and a single-cast exhaust manifold with equal-length pipes to optimise the pressure waves. The Ferrari Portofino features Variable Boost Management, a control software developed by Ferrari that adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected. As the car goes up through the gears (from 3rd to 7th), the amount of torque delivered by the engine increases all the way up to 760 Nm. This has allowed Ferrari to adopt longer gear ratios in the higher gears, which helps keep fuel consumption and emissions down on the one hand, while adopting different torque curves through the rev range in the lower gears for a feeling of strong, continuous pick-up. In line with long-standing Ferrari tradition, every single Prancing Horse engine

has its own particular soundtrack that makes it unique. This is also true of the Ferrari Portofino. Aside from a new exhaust line, electronically-controlled by-pass valves have been adopted in a first for Ferrari, delivering improvements in actuation speed and precision. The new valves guarantee that the soundtrack changes in line with the various situations in which the car is used:- Ignition: the valve stays closed to deliver a muted, moderate sound- Comfort Manettino position: the valve opens to a moderate degree to produce a marked, recognisable sound that still will not be out of place in an urban context and on longer journeys- Sport position: the valve opens and produces a sportier, more seductive sound from the lowest engine speeds all the way up to the red line.

ARCHITECTURE AND WEIGHT REDUCTION

One of the Ferrari Portofino’s most impressive features is that it is significantly lighter than the California T. To achieve this, the Prancing Horse engineers worked extensively on every aspect of the car. The Ferrari Portofino is the first Prancing Horse GT to boast Electric Power Steering which plays a pivotal role in the feel of the car in the driver’s hands. Steering wheel responsiveness has been improved with a smooth, natural feel to the assistance and feedback, while re-centering of the wheel is dynamic and consistent with the speed of the car when the maneuver is being executed. Lastly, thanks to the steering wheel’s dynamic performance and its integration with the E-Diff3, the steering ratio (steering wheel

angle/wheel angle) has been reduced by 7%.

STYLE AND AERODYNAMICS The Ferrari Design Centre-penned Portofino is an aggressively-styled car with a two-box fastback configuration – unprecedented in a coupé-convertible with a retractable hard top - that adds extra sleekness to its silhouette, lending it a sportier character without impinging on its elegance and dynamism. As is always the case in Ferrari, the aerodynamic development process involved every single area of the car and its development, from the initial layout choices to the management of the flows involved in heat dissipation, and the definition of every single detail of the underbody and bodywork. The Aerodynamics department and Ferrari Design collaborated on a day-to-day basis on the latter in particular. The development process focused principally on aerodynamic efficiency with a particular emphasis on cutting drag which is pivotal to both pure performance, and on keeping fuel consumption and emissions


down. This goal proved challenging as Ferrari’s engineers had to guarantee improved engine heat dissipation (as power output was boosted by 40hp) which could have resulted in an increase in Cd over the previous model. Nonetheless, they managed not just to dissipate the increased heat energy without increasing radiator dimensions but also to achieve a drag (Cd) figure of 0.312 – an improvement of 6% over the previous model. A subtle interplay and juxtaposition of concave and convex surfaces lends a sense of three-dimensionality to the body, yet also creates an impression of great naturalness which can be seen in the way the flows needed to increase aerodynamic efficiency were optimised. At the edges of the large central radiator grille are two side air intakes for the intercoolers, while the two vents in the bonnet are larger and further apart to evacuate heat from the engine compartment without impacting occupant comfort with the top down. The front of the car is also underscored by a new headlight assembly with a more horizontal development which is designed to follow the crest line of the front wheelarches. Half-hidden at the outer edges of the headlights are highly innovative aerodynamic “air curtain”-type intakes which vent into the front of the wheel housing to increase the evacuation of air coming from the wheel spokes and wheelarch and channel it along the scooped sides, thereby reducing drag created by the wake from the front wheels. Great attention was also focused on the way in which the surfaces of the car’s flanks catch the light, creating a marked “chiaroscuro” effect and thus breaking up the mass. Meticulous modelling of the curved profiles and tauter lines underscore the car’s design. A crease line runs from the edge of the bonnet along the front wheelarch and across the door. The result is a slender but well-defined beltline which underscores the elongated muscle of the upper front wheelarch and the new air extraction fin, cleverly located to relieve the pressure inside the wheel housing via a clearly visible vent. The trimaran design of the tail underscores the impression of solidity and breadth given by the rear stance. This elegant solution enabled the designers to skilfully sculpt the volumes in order to cleverly conceal the rear volume housing the RHT. The tail lights, which are now further apart rather than part of the boot lid, incorporate all of the optics to save weight. Here, too, great attention was focused on the delicate parameters that influence the detachment of the air flow from the upper bodywork. The profile where the rear screen meets the rear spoiler has been optimised both in terms of volume and detail. The position of the tail lights meant that the spoiler, and thus

the controlled flow detachment region, could be extended, cutting overall drag.

INTERIOR While the Portofino’s exterior exudes a stylish compactness and instantly marks out its GT vocation, its cabin too has also been carefully designed and developed. The Ferrari Design team pinpointed certain specific essential requirements, the foremost of these being formal and functional coherency between the car’s exterior and its interior, weight reduction and creating more space for occupants. Seen in plan view, the cockpit’s symmetrical arrangement and the improved rear seat space are clear. The dashboard architecture in particular features two shells, which incorporate all of the technical components, and a bridge which visually connects the instrument panel area with the central tunnel which, itself, was clearly conceived to act as a divider between driver and passenger. One signature characteristic of any Ferrari car is the meticulous care lavished on the selection of the materials, trims and assembly procedures. The Ferrari Portofino’s sporty yet elegant character highlights these aspects of the creative and design processes demanded to hone every last detail, marrying high-tech elements and materials with manual assembly and handcrafted finishes. The seats are also the product of a special research study and have an innovative magnesium structure. Different density padding and an ultra-compact seatback profile mean that there was more space to devote to the rear seats than in the previous model. The optional 18-way adjustable electric seats ensure that even longer journeys are exceptionally comfortable and relaxing. Aside from longitudinal seat and backrest adjustment, the seat height and angle can also be adjusted, as can the side cushions and the central and lumbar regions of the backrest. The new Comfort button on the side of the front seats brings up on the infotainment display the controls for the adjustable-length seat cushion (which provides under-thigh support for even taller drivers), seat and backrest side and back

support air cushions and heated seat.In line with Ferrari’s other GTs, the Portofino’s HMI (Human-Machine Interface) includes an instrument panel and dual TFT displays arranged around the rev counter in a generous circular anti-glare binnacle on exactly the same axis as the multifunctional steering wheel.The passenger has an optional dedicated capacitive display. Directly linked to the main screen, it provides all information relating to car speed, rpm and gear engaged. Lastly, the infotainment system functionalities are controlled via the 10.25” touchscreen located at the centre of the dash within easy reach of both driver and passenger. One of the contributors to improving in-car comfort is the impressive progress made in the efficiency of the air conditioning system with a 20% increase in air capacity and a contemporaneous reduction of 8dB in noise levels. Lastly, when the top is down, the new wind deflector cuts air flow over the body by 30%: -17% over the head and -40% over the chest. This results in an appreciable reduction in aerodynamic noise in the cabin.

Ferrari Portofino - Technical SpecificationsEngine:Type V8 - 90° turbo Total displacement 3855 cc Bore and stroke 86.5 mm x 82 mm Max. power output * 441 kW (600 cv) at 7500 rpm Maximum torque * 760 Nm between 3000 and 5250 rpm Max. engine speed 7500 rpm Compression ratio 9.45:1Weight and dimensions:Length 180 in Width 76.2 in Height 51 in Wheelbase 105.1 Front track 64.2 in Rear track 64.3 in Curb weight 3668 lbs. Weight distribution 46-54% front/rear Trunk capacity 10.3 cubic feet Fuel tank capacity 21 gallonsPerformance:Maximum speed >320 km/h 0-62 mph 3.5 sec 0-124 mph 10.8 sec 62-0 mph 111.5 ftTransmission and gearbox :F1 dual-clutch transmission, 7-speed Electronic controls ESP, ESC, with F1-Trac, E-Diff 3, SCM-E with twin solenoidTires and brakes:Front 245/35 ZR20; 8J x 20” Rear 285/35 ZR20; 10J x 20” Carbon-ceramic brakes Front 390 mm x 34 mm Rear 360 mm x 32 mmFuel consumption & CO2 emissions:Fuel consumption 21.9 MPG Emissions 245g CO2/km


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