Palm Beach Cavallino Classic

A section of the massive array of Ferraris at the Cavallino Classic Concorso di Eleganza at the 24th event in January, 2015.

The Palm Beach Cavallino Classic is an annual Ferrari enthusiasts' event in Palm Beach, Florida, usually during the third or fourth weekend of January and widely held as the most important gathering of Ferraris in the United States.^[1] It is planned and hosted by Cavallino Magazine, the journal of Ferrari history since 1978. The Classic's goal is to celebrate the beauty, speed, history, and art of the Ferrari marque, from its inception to present day. The event is known for attracting some of the rarest and most prized Ferraris in existence - many of which not only show, but also race during the event.^[2] It also celebrates other classic Italian marques, such as Bugatti^[3] and Alfa Romeo.^[4]

History

The event started in 1992 at The Breakers, and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at that oceanside resort.^[5] It is now considered one of the hallmarks of January in Palm Beach.^[6]

At the 25th event (Jan. 2016), Ferrari North America introduced the new F60 America Ferrari, at The Breakers, during the event.^[7]

Event Schedule

A 250 GTO races at Palm Beach International Raceway during Cavallino Classic 25, January 22, 2016.

The schedule as of 2016 is:^[8]

• Wednesday, a private test and training track day at Palm Beach International Raceway (formerly Moroso Motorsports Park)
• Thursday, a competition and racing day at the track (open to the public), a tour of Palm Beach, a Ferrari symposium and lectures, and an evening event at Jet Aviation which benefits Boys and Girls Clubs, with over 60 Ferraris gathering for the annual La Bella Macchina^[9]
• Friday, a competition and racing day at the track (open to the public), and an evening event at The Breakers (racing awards dinner)^[10]
• Saturday, the Concorso di Eleganza (open to the public), a day-long exhibition of over 130 Ferraris on the lawn at The Breakers, with active IACPFA judging and awards handed out that night.
• Sunday, Classic Sports Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, a charity event which benefits the American Council of the Blind.^[11]

References

1. "Cavallino Classic a Palm Beach". Motori360.it.
2. "2015 Cavallino Classic List of Cars in Attendance" (PDF). 2/1/2016. Check date values in: |date= (help)
3. "Bugatti Reunion" (PDF). Cavallino.
4. "The Romance of Alfa Romeo" (PDF). Cavallino.
5. "Cavallino Classic Turns 25". Cavallino. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
6. Silver, Dena. "The Unexpected Allure of a 48-Hour Trip to Palm Beach". The Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
7. "The first $2.5M Ferrari F60 America arrives in Palm Beach". AutoBlog. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
8. "Palm Beach Cavallino Classic 2016 Schedule". Cavallino Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
9. "'La Bella Macchina' displays more than 60 Ferraris to benefit charity". Sun Sentinel.
10. DiPleco, Michael. "Cavallino Classic Competition 2016 - Report & Photos". Sports Car Digest. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
11. "Cavallino Classic 2016". Northrup & Johnson. Retrieved 1 February 2016.