Released: 2009 Schedule

November 17, 2008

We are excited to announce the latest Ferrari Challenge news - the release of the 2009 schedule. Come join the excitement as the Ferrari Challenge visits the most renowned and challenging road courses in North America. 

2009 Schedule

March 19-22....Homestead Miami Speedway, FL 

April 17-19......Road Atlanta, GA 

May 1-3..........Infineon, Napa Valley                                    

June 26-28.......Road America, WI

July 24-26........Mt. Tremblant, QC Canada

Sept 18-20......NJ Motorsports Park, NJ

Nov 5-8........World Finals, Italy

*Each  event is action-packed with 2 races per weekend for a total of 12 North American races in 2009. 

Series Overview

This series, devoted to the concept of gentlemen racing, is where you can compete on North America's most challenging racing circuits together with likeminded Ferrari racing enthusiasts. As the perfect step into competitive racing, novice racers and experienced amateur drivers compete under the tutelage of Ferrari's professional race instructors in the awe-inspiring F430 Challenge. Benefiting from technology derived from Ferrari’s success in the Formula 1, the F430 Challenge is capable of lapping the most demanding tracks within a couple tenths of GT cars in professional racing series.

Click here to see the action from the recent Challenge race at New Jersey Motorsports Park.  

Who are the competitors?

Ferrari Challenge competitors come from a variety of backgrounds and with different racing experience. Both novices and those with a longer history in amateur racing and have been successful in the Challenge for many years. With grids upwards of 30 competitors, there is great on- track competition for all. Each competitor has the added benefit of racing with a dealership team that prepares and supports the driver for each competition. 

For more information on the experience of a Challenge driver, read about rookie Challenge driver, Ted Skokos, and his journey through his first year in the Challenge.  

How do I get involved?

To learn more about the Challenge series and how to get involved, please contact the Challenge Manager, Maria Homann-McNeil at mmcneil@ferrariusa.com