Presidents Message - 1/20/23
Hello club members,
We made it to January and best wishes for a wonderful and
prosperous new year to all of you from the club’s officers.
Thanks to all who participated in the Ferrari toy run event in
mid-December. The event was a success with lots of toys
donated to a great cause. Thanks for Boardwalk Ferrari
Maserati for letting us use their place as the starting point
and for the wonderful breakfast. We had great weather and
it is always nice to participate in events with the corporate
cousins.
Club news:
You should have your club calendars by now. Let me know if
you have not received one and I will have one sent over. Also,
Dave has updated the ICF website so please check it out if you
can.
Club member and president of the DFW Fiat Club Michael Brenner
has created the Texas Fiat Forum, an online bulletin board. All
Fiat and Fiat family of car clubs and owners (including us) are
welcome. Stop by and check it out! It is brand new, so forum
membership is low, but growing. Beyond the boards for
communication, the site features an events calendar that
displays car and club events across the state.
https://texasfiatforum.freeforums.net/.
Winner’s Circle:
Hula Hut Car Show, Dec 10TH
First Place Import Class: Jennifer and Tazilon Brenner: 2018 124
Spider Classica
They tied for first with a VW Microbus from R T Canal.
Ferrari Club America – DFW Toy Drive/ Poker Run, Dec 17TH
Second Place, Poker Run: Jennifer and Tazilon Brenner: 2018 124
Spider Classica (our flush got beat by four 3s for first!)
If
you
place
in a car show, track event, etc., email me at
jbriggs@bdo.com
and let me know so we can include you in The Winner’s Circle!
Events this month:
January 21st (Saturday morning): While this is not a
club event, we are welcome to join the DFW Fiat Club for lunch
at Hard Eight BBQ from 11:00 to 1 pm. Located at 688
Freeport Parkway, Coppell.
February 18th:
Saturday night club dinner in a private room at Ferrari’s
Italian Villa & Chop House, 1200 William D. Tate Avenue,
Grapevine. Drinks on the patio starting at 6:00, dinner
starts around 7:00. Similar menu to last year, family
style choice of two entries, plenty of appetizers and side
dishes. Fixed price of $60 per person and the club will
pick up the rest. Cash bar. Reserved parking
up front for our Italian cars. My wife Karen and I really
enjoyed the dinner and company last year and we are looking
forward to meeting everyone one again this year. I will
need an RSVP so reply back if you want to attend.
March 11th: Tour of Denton. We will meet the
DFW Fiat Club at my old hometown Denton. Meet at 11:00 at
Burger Time Machine, 301 W. University Drive, move inside for
lunch around 11:45. After lunch (approximately 12:45),
drive 2 miles south on Elm Street to check out De Abruzzo
Italian market.
March 30th through April 2nd: Spring Thing
2023, Inn of the Hills Resort, Kerrville, TX. This is put
on by the Gulf Coast Fiat group and is open to all Italian car
owners. It runs from Thursday through Sunday and includes
drives, dinners and a car show. Details to follow.
April 15th: Texas Blue Bonnet Trail tour!
Details to follow
April 22nd: A Day At The Races with the Lone Star
chapter of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club (and apologies to the Marx
Brothers). This is a drive to the CVAR Racing & Eagles
Canyon Raceway in Wise County (west of Sanger, northeast of
Decatur). They are hoping for the tract to allow some low speed
parade laps at the course during the lunch break.
1st Sunday in May – May 7th, 2023: All British & European Car
Day, White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX
· Online Registration Only
· Investigate additional classes – “Modern” in addition to “Vintage” for Italian and German. This will give the new Fiat 124’s, the 4C’s, Giulia’s and Stelvio’s a class of their own.
· Adding sub-classes to MG, Triumph, Jaguar and Other British & Euro.
· Your suggestions are welcome! Email abcd@kipmotor.com
May 20th: Winery trip?
June: I am trying to put together a trip to the Vintage Car
Museum & Grill in Weatherford during one of the summer months.
ItalianCarFest: The Saturday after Labor Day, 2023, Nash Farm.
President’s Message: Please send me your suggestions for a
unique or interesting restaurant, winery or something fun.
Club drives and meet up/lunches at interesting places are always
welcome, as well as meeting for coffee in the summer months.
Lastly, I am still sending out these messages to all who were
club members at one time. If you want to be removed from
this list, let me know and I will take care of it.
Thanks everyone for being a member of the Italian Car Club of
North Texas. Your support, passion and participation is
what helps keep this group going and fun!
See you in a few weeks. Chao.
Jeff Briggs
Club President
214-259-1400 (Direct)
214-499-0695 (Mobile) 214-953-0722 (Fax)
jbriggs@bdo.com
