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Time for some Ferrari History 101!
Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the legendary car brand, started off his career and passion for automobiles as a test driver for Alfa Romeo cars. He founded Scuderia Ferrari in 1929, but did not intend to build his own racecars. However as we all may know, this was not the case as Ferrari's career progressed. The first Ferrari road car created was the 1947 125 Sport. Bearing the Ferrari name, this first road car demonstrated great speed and power that was unparalleled during its time, and in which its prestigious brand image still holds today.
But this is the most basic history lesson for any Ferrari aficionado, so here's a little trivia question to test your knowledge:
Which Ferrari model was the first ever road legal production car to break the unsurpassed 200 mph barrier in its era?
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Sergio Scaglietti, the legendary Ferrari coachbuilder, who created some of the most famous models from the manufacturer from Maranello, passed away on November 20th. Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo shared, "Sergio Scaglietti leaves behind the legacy of an artist who with his talent created some of the most beautiful
We would like to take the time to acknowledge Wheldon's accomplishments as the 2005 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series champion and winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011.
We honor you Dan Wheldon for your contributions to the motorsport world. Our thoughts are with your family.