Oover 100 Ferrari, Lamborghini, Donzi, Ducati and other exotic machines on display at the St. Petersburg Festival of Speed" February 21 & 22, 2004

January 2 2004--Festivities begin on Saturday with an evening reception at the prestigious St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Works on display include examples by Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and other well-known artists. Guests will gather for a very special evening as they enjoy cocktails from a premium brands open bar and indulge in a wide array of culinary delights. The museum has been reserved for the entire evening and special arrangements have been made to allow guests to view the museums permanent collection as well an exclusive viewing of the masterworks in glass by "Chihuly." In honor of the 100-year anniversary of Rolls Royce, a display of Rolls Royce & other exotics will be placed on the grounds of the museum. Tickets to the reception are available, but are limited. For information on attending, contact event organizers at 352-385-9450.
   
For enthusiasts of speed, the Sunday display will be the moment everyone has been waiting for. Over 100 rare and exotic cars, boats and motorcycles will be placed for display in Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg. When asked why Vinoy Park was chosen for the location, Linda Livingston of RPM Magazine had this to say, "With it's beautifully manicured lawns, full service marina and stunning views of the bay, we felt Vinoy Park reflected perfectly the elegance of these exotic machines." Located just steps away from the display in Vinoy Park, is the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Considered to be the showplace of St. Petersburg's waterfront, the Vinoy overlooks Tampa Bay, is surrounded by lush grounds and offers a private marina, 18-hole golf course, tennis complex, fitness center, day spa and salon.
    
Featured for display will be an impressive selection of automotive marques including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche, Ducati, Donzi, Sonic and many others. Organizers are inviting those who own an exotic car, boat or motorcycle that they feel would be suitable for display to contact them for an application. As for entertainment, attendees can expect to stroll through the Park while enjoying smooth Jazz and a "ringside" view of the display. In addition, merchants will roll out the red carpet with wine tastings, special event sales and other unique events for the entire weekend. Free product samples from show sponsors will be offered as well.

Show organizer and Publisher of RPM MAGAZINE, David Raber had this to say, "This event is a dream come true for us at RPM in the fact that we can actually invite our readers and enthusiasts of speed from all over the state to see, feel and touch these magnificent machines up close and personal." According to Joe Sabatini, also a show organizer, "The idea behind this project was to take the typical static display of exotic vehicles that people have grown accustomed to and bring it to life. We want you to stand in awe as the roar of a 12 cylinder engine comes to power before your very eyes." Experts will be on hand to answer attendee's questions and to share their experiences from working with these magnificent machines over the years.

For more information on attending or exhibiting your vehicle at the St. Petersburg Festival of Speed contact Joe Sabatini at 352-385-9450 or e mail: joe@rpmregistry.com.    




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