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Sunday was action-packed with demonstrations held from 1000
right through to 1700, with a brief pause at midday. In
total eleven classes were organised to take to the track.
These were split up into Series 1
(V8: 308, 328, 348 and 355); Series 2 and 3 (V12:
Testarossa, 512, 412, 550
Maranello, 575 M
Maranello, 456 GT,
Superamerica and 612
Scaglietti); Series 4 (V8: 360
Modena and Spider); Series 5
(V8: F430 Challenge); Series 6 (V8/V12: F40, F50, 288 GTO
and Enzo); Series 7 and 8
(Historic, 1950 to 1975, 1st Group:
Lusso, Daytona, 365BB, Dino, 212 and 250 GT); Series
9 (Historic, 1960 to 1966, 2nd Group: 250 GT, 250 SWB/Lusso,
275 GTB2/GTB4 and 250 Testarossa);
Series 10 (Grand Prix cars 1928-1960); and finally Series 11
(Formula 1: Scuderia Ferrari;
Prototypes: FXX and F430 Challenge).
Three large paddocks held the swage of stunning machinery
taking part and were open for the public to examine, while
the usual stalls, restaurants and bars helped to create a
stunning atmosphere. The street circuit, which traced the
same course as the 2002 edition, was lined by heavy-duty
concrete motorway barriers. Additional fencing, measuring
two metres high, completed the safety precautions made
during this phenomenal ‘street race’.
So important was this event, that Ferrari presented a
special edition 612 GP, the brainchild of new Swiss Ferrari
boss Giulio
Zauner. Resplendent in dark-metallic grey, with a
silver-coloured side scallop and roof, and stunning red
upholstery, only nine of these special editions will be
produced. The 612 GP is also fitted with the HGTC handling
package, including carbon ceramic brakes and, in this case,
colour-coded callipers. A special plaque,
imprinted with an outline of the
historic Berne track, is also fitted to the Daytona-inspired
interior.
by Hendrik Nuyens
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