BARRETT JACKSON Car Show event at 251 Palm Beach!!  Come out and see some of the most beautiful cars in the world! Last year’s event sold out! For guest list call 561-659-7840 or for VIP Tables 561-818-2944.

Come early and enjoy 1/2 drinks and bar menu from 5pm-9pm Wednesday-Saturday during Happy Hour! 251 is located at 251 Sunrise Ave in Palm Beach.

www.251pb.com

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Xotic Dream Cars is not just another exotic and high-line car rental company! Xotic Dream Cars, is Florida’s Premiere Exotic Car Rental, and the company  is focused on providing their clients with a complete Florida luxury experience.

Florida has always been catering to the rich, famous, and powerful, as well as those just seeking the experience for a few days. It is also a major conference and business destination, a popular international shopping venue, and so much more.

Whether pulling up to the hottest club in town in a Ferrari 360 Modena or arriving at the hotel in a Bentley Continental GT, there’s nothing else in the world like the thrill of seeing so many heads turning to appreciate you and your ride.

Currently Xotic Dream Cars has over 20 exotic and luxury cars available for rent in Florida. You can choose between, Aston Martin Vantage, Mercedes SL55, Mercedes S550, Hummer, Exige, Ferrari F430 Spider, Ferrari F360, Bentley GT, Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago and many more!

Beside exotic car rentals in Florida, the company has much more to offer! Take the High Octane Tour, a day of uncompromised thrills will you give you the memories of your life. Spend equal time behind the wheel of each unique and individually characterized beast. From the sleek lines of our AMG, the jagged edged Gallardo and the high note of the Ferrari.

Or more long-term, join the Redline Society. As a member of the The Redline Society, you will enjoy Xotic Dream Car’s entire fleet of supercars on your own schedule, with premium service and at over half the price of the standard rental rate.

For more information about Exotics for Rent by Xotic Dream Cars  click here.

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On April 25, 2010 – Exotics Rally will host it’s 3rd Miami Airport Runway event at: Miami-Dade Transitional Training Center 54575 Tamiami Trail Ochopee, FL 34141. Exotic Rally will be renting this private 2 mile airport for the full day.

The event will be split into 3 sessions. 1 Mile top speed competition, Straight TOP SPEED competition, and finally Head to Head racing.

Included will be a comfort tent, catered Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Drinks throughout the day. A mechanic will be on hand for any troubling quick issues and tech inspection. All vehicles participating must have seat belts and occupants of vehicle must wear helmets while on the runway.

EMS & Fire Dept will be on hand for safety.

The whole day will be captured on Video for purchase at a later date. For more information:

www.exoticsrally.com

The event is sponsored by:

Lamborghini Miami

Underground Racing

CAT Express

Martino Auto Concepts

SuperSpeeders.com

Photos: ExoticRally.com

Sarasota artist, Timothy Raines was chosen by Aston Martin North America to showcase his work at the annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.  Tim painted live during the main event in front of the record breaking crowd on hand at the Ritz-Carlton.

Aston Martin debuted with a splash at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, showcasing their entire line of automobiles but with particular focus on the new four-door Rapide, The World’s Most Beautiful Four-Door Sports Car.  To emphasize the artistic nature of their automobiles, automotive artist Timothy Raines (www.timothyraines.com) was on hand to paint the Aston Martin logo as well as displaying a stunning interpretation of The Flag of the United Kingdom and an abstract Nautilus shell, a symbol of perfection and purity that happens to be a brand signature of both the artist and the Aston Martin Rapide.

The Amelia Island Concours is well know for the rolling art as well as outstanding automotive fine art and the artwork of Timothy Raines was clearly “Best of Show” at this years event. In Florida, Tim’s work can be seen every 3rd Saturday morning at duPont Registry’s Cars and Coffee event.

Other works by artist Timothy Raines:

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Naples Motorsports will hold their next monthly Saturday Breakfast, Saturday March 6th.  Everything from bagels, to omlettes, waffels, as well as muffins , juice and coffee will be served. Bring your cars down this Saturday, and take a look at their extremely rare Aston Martin DB AR1. There were only 99 of these Astons, made worldwide.

Check the gallery below for pictures of one of their last events:

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When the new Formula-1 season gets underway in Manama/Bahrain (12-14 March 2010), it will mark the debut of the most spectacular and powerful Official F1TM Safety Car of all time. The job of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which will be launched on 27 March 2010, is to ensure maximum safety in Formula 1. The “gullwing” model replaces the SL 63 AMG, which was used as the Official F1TM Safety Car in 2008 and 2009. As in the last two years, the C 63 AMG Estate will be used as the Official F1TM Medical Car for the coming season.

“Together with the entire AMG Team, I am very proud that the new SLS AMG is the official F1 safety car. I’m sure all Mercedes and AMG fans will be excited to see the gullwing model together with the new Mercedes GP Petronas Team at the F1 circuits,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

From March 2010, the Official F1TM Safety Car will be deployed whenever hazardous situations such as accidents or bad weather endanger normal racing. The SLS AMG, piloted by Bernd Mayländer (38, from Germany), will be on standby in the pit lane throughout the entire race. When radioed by Race Control, the former DTM driver and his co-driver, FIA man Pete Tibbetts (44, from the UK) will take to the track at the head of the field in order to guide the Formula-1 race cars safely around the circuit.

Unique vehicle concept for maximum driving dynamics

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has the best possible credentials for this demanding role in the top flight of motor racing: its 6.3-litre V8 engine has a peak output of 420 kW (571 hp) and a maximum torque of 650 Nm, enabling the gullwing model to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Fast lap times are a must for the Official F1TM Safety Car, otherwise the Formula-1 cars’ tyres and brakes would cool down too quickly, while their engines could overheat.

The unique vehicle concept is a key factor in ensuring outstanding driving

dynamics: the aluminium spaceframe body keeps the vehicle weight down to 1620 kilograms (DIN kerb weight). And thanks to the dry-sump lubrication system, the AMG V8 powerplant can be installed very low down, resulting in a beneficial lowering of the vehicle’s centre of gravity. The installation position a long way behind the front axle and the transaxle arrangement of the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission on the rear axle have a positive effect on the weight distribution, which is 47/53 percent (front/rear). Pure motorsport tech-nology is used for the AMG sports suspension: aluminium double-wishbone axles front and rear ensure outstanding driving dynamics with precise turn-in ability, first-class agility, low mass inertia when changing direction spontaneously and, therefore, a high cornering limit.

Double-clutch transmission and ceramic composite brake system

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission with double-clutch technology features four modes and allows fast gear changes with practically no interruption in tractive power – in manual mode (“M”), gear changes can be effected in 100 milliseconds. Together with the 3-stage ESP®, the integrated mechanical multidisc differential lock ensures outstanding traction. Meanwhile, braking distances are minimised and resistance to fading is maximised, even when the brakes are subject to typical race-track loads, courtesy of the AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system with its generously sized ceramic discs measuring 402 x 39 mm on the front axle and 360 x 32 mm on the rear axle. The weight-optimised 10-spoke forged wheels are shod with 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear) tyres.

The Official F1TM Safety Car features the same engine, power transmission, suspension and brake system as the standard-production SLS AMG. The exceptional technology package for the super sports car ensures perfect driving dynamics and means that no further technical modifications or lightweight-design measures are necessary, with the sole exception of the all-new rear silencer, which allows the high-revving AMG V8 naturally aspirated engine to breathe more easily and offers Formula-1 fans an even more emotionally charged sound experience.

Aerodynamically optimised roof light bar incorporating LED technology

Compared to the standard-production SLS, the Official F1TM Safety Car is distinguishable on the outside by its prominent F1 logos, carbon-fibre exterior mirrors and the characteristic roof light bar with integrated TV camera. It sits on an all-new carbon-fibre hood whose shape has been tested in the wind tunnel to ensure optimum airflow at the rear aerofoil. The aerofoil pops up when the car reaches 120 km/h and, together with the rear diffuser, provides the necessary rear downforce. LEDs are used for all light functions for the first time in the new, aerodynamically styled roof light bar. Their advantages over the previously used bulbs lie in their extremely fast response time and low power consumption.

The two centrally positioned green lights in the aerodynamically optimised light bar are illuminated when the Official F1TM Safety Car joins the field and first needs to overtake all the racing cars in front of it. Once the SLS AMG has assumed the leading position, the outer orange flashing lights are switched on to signal to the Formula-1 drivers that no overtaking whatsoever is allowed. The white stroboscopic lights in the headlamps and tail lights perform a general signalling function in that they always flash whilst the safety car is deployed. A special number plate at the rear, with “Safety Car” lettering and 700 LEDs, provides additional safety in darkness or wet weather. A reversing camera is integrated to the left of the number plate, allowing those in the cockpit of the Official F1TM Safety Car to keep an eye on the Formula-1 cars behind via monitor.

Practical interior with AMG sports bucket seats

The distinctive gullwing doors open to reveal a practical cockpit which, like the exterior, differs only slightly from that of the standard-production model. AMG sports bucket seats with black leather upholstery and six-point seat belts ensure optimum lateral support. On the right side of the AMG DRIVE UNIT, there are four coloured buttons for controlling the various light functions, along with the signal horn, which is activated when the car is driving into and out of the pit lane. The centre console, like various other interior trim parts, is finished in genuine carbon fibre, while the AMG performance steering wheel in leather/Alcantara features a specially shaped grip area, a high-quality genuine-metal insert and a flat-bottomed rim with a diameter of 370 millimetres. Two genuine-metal shift paddles are used to change between the seven gears in the double-clutch transmission.

Two central monitors in the SLS AMG cockpit are used to monitor the progress of the race. To the left and right of the lower monitor are the controls for the radio system, which allows Bernd Mayländer and Pete Tibbetts to communicate with Race Control as well as with each other. A second interior mirror lets the co-driver keep an eye on the Formula-1 cars behind. Meanwhile, the “Marshalling System” is integrated in the central display on the instrument cluster and in the lid of the glove compartment: here the driver and co-driver can see exactly the same signals as the Formula-1 drivers in their cockpits. For instance, the various LEDs indicate when yellow or green flags are being waved. LEDs indicating the status of the roof light bar, along with an on-board camera angled towards Bernd Mayländer, are mounted at the front end of the dashboard.

C 63 AMG Estate once again Official F1TM Medical Car

The SLS AMG is not the only AMG high-performance car to be involved in the Formula-1 World Championship: as in 2008 and 2009, the C 63 AMG Estate is the Official F1TM Medical Car – responsible for ensuring rapid emergency response in the event of an accident. The lightning-fast estate car follows the Formula-1 field on the start lap because the race cars are still bunched extremely closely together during this critical phase of the race.

The concept on which the AMG Estate is based is ideal for meeting the requirements of Formula-1: outstanding driving dynamics are assured courtesy of the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine developing 336 kW (457 hp) with a peak torque of 600 Nm, not to mention the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission, the adjustable coil-over suspension, the AMG light-alloy wheels shod with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres, the differential lock, the 3-stage ESP®, and the AMG high-performance brake system with internally ventilated and perforated composite brake discs on the front axle.

The new AMG front apron with larger air dams is an indicator of the optimised cooling for the water, engine oil, transmission fluid and power steering. One aspect that cannot be seen but can certainly be heard is the distinctive AMG V8 sound emitted from the new rear silencers of the AMG sports exhaust system. Like the Official F1TM Safety Car, the Official F1TM Medical Car is distinguishable by its F1? logos, the roof light bar, and the stroboscopic flashing LED lights at the front and rear. A number plate illuminated with LEDs and displaying the words “Medical Car” on the tailgate makes the car easier to see in darkness or adverse weather conditions.

Plenty of space in the boot for emergency equipment

The Official F1TM Medical Car is piloted by racing driver Alan van de Merwe (from South Africa); his co-driver is the official FIA Grand Prix Chief Medical Officer Dr Gary Hartstein (from Belgium). Two assisting medical experts from a specially selected clinic near the race track sit in the rear. There is plenty of space for all of the emergency equipment – including a defibrillator and respiration apparatus – in the 485-litre boot of the C 63 AMG Estate. Four AMG sports bucket seats with six-point seat belts, two monitors integrated in the centre console for monitoring the race and a radio set for communicating with Race Control distinguish the interior of the Official F1TM Medical Car from that of the standard-production C 63 AMG Estate.

AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO responsible for development

The development, track-testing and configuration of the two Official F1TM Safety Cars and the two Official F1TM Medical Cars – in both cases, there is one emergency vehicle and one replacement vehicle – are carried out by the specialists from the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO in close collaboration with the test team for AMG overall vehicle development. This involves drawing on over 40 years of know-how from the field of motorsport as well as the wealth of experience in the design of high-performance sports cars. Numerous test drives were carried out on various racetracks in order to tune the suspension and verify all the systems and components. Two highly-qualified AMG technicians are also on hand to take responsibility for the deployment of the Safety Car and Medical Car at all 19 Formula-1 races.

Nine generations of Safety Cars from AMG

For 14 years AMG has continuously provided the Official F1TM Safety Car and the Official F1TM Medical Car in the top flight of international motorsport.

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New Cigarette 46′ Unveiled at Miami Boat Show

UPDATE: IF YOU MISSED THIS DUO, YOU WILL STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE THEM AT SUPERCAR EXPERIENCE in February!

February 15, 2010 – MIAMI BEACH — Two legendary performance brands – Mercedes AMG and Cigarette Racing – unveiled a custom Cigarette Racing boat and the SLS AMG, which inspired its design, at a special preview at the Miami International Boat Show on Thursday, February 11. Both the Cigarette Boat and SLS AMG are on display at the boat show until Monday, February 15, 2010.

While each brand’s playground is as different as asphalt and water, both AMG and Cigarette use their racing expertise to develop high performance machines for passionate enthusiasts.

Available this May, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was developed exclusively by Mercedes-AMG, the high performance and motorsports division of Mercedes-Benz. Featuring a lightweight aluminum spaceframe chassis, hand built 563-hp AMG V8 engine and signature “Gullwing” doors, the SLS AMG is sure to quicken the pulse of high-performance enthusiasts.

Founded upon mutual respect and product admiration, Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing have developed a long-standing professional relationship, allowing Mercedes-AMG to provide manufacturing expertise and materials to enhance one of Cigarette Racing’s top models, the 46′ Rider.

The new Cigarette 46′ Rider features hand-applied AMG ALUBEAM silver paintwork also available on the SLS AMG. This process, used exclusively by AMG, covers body surfaces like a metallic skin, targeting light reflections to further emphasize exterior character lines and design details. Showcasing the state of the art nanotechnology, this unique finish imbeds tiny pigments of color measuring just 30 to 50 nanometres. The ALUBEAM silver is contrasted with AMG Designo Mystic White metallic in a bold design echoing the Mercedes-AMG logo. Inside, the boat features marine-grade upholstery that resembles the two-tone AMG Designo porcelain and white Nappa leather offered on the SLS AMG.

While many of the influences of the SLS AMG can be seen in the exterior paint work and interior, the true benefits of the inspiration can be found below the surface. With more than 100 innovations on display, the all new 46′ Rider serves as a technology showcase for Cigarette.

From the propulsion system to the rigging, a clean sheet approach was utilized to build the all new 46′ Cigarette.

Powered by a pair of revolutionary twin-turbocharged 552 ci, 1350 HP Mercury Racing engines, the 46′ Cigarette is estimated to have a top speed in excess of 130 MPH.

More details on the Cigarette Racing “Inspired by AMG” 46′ Rider can be found online at www.cigaretteracing.com/legendary

About Cigarette Racing

Since 1969, Cigarette Racing Team has left an everlasting mark on the worldwide luxury powerboating industry. Its logo and iconic shapes are recognized throughout the world as the definition of custom high performance powerboating. The brand is renowned for its custom approach to building high performance luxury powerboats in which every customer’s personal touch can be seen. Cigarette’s long history and dedication to quality are on display all around the world being driven by presidents and enthusiasts alike. From 38′ to 50′ Cigarette Racing defines the industry of High Performance powerboating. More information can be found on Cigarette Racing at www.cigaretteracing.com.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. For more than 40 years, MBUSA has taken pride in its commitment to the customer by providing superior quality luxury vehicles coupled with outstanding customer support. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com.

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He recently released his remake of “Ice-Ice Baby” in the UK with Simon Cowell’s X-Factor featured group “Jedward” and holds currently no. 1 for the best selling single in the UK.

The Wellington resident is also known for his passion with exotic cars and racing. He has successfully competed in AMA dirt bike competitions, raced Jet Ski on wild rivers, and owned one of the first “Gemballa’s Porsches” in the United States.

His dedication for supercars, collectibles, exotic cars and especially Cadillac’s, is well known on car shows around Florida, and he owns a stunningly restored 1964 de Ville convertible.

In his music career he met former EMI-executive Dr. Hans Reinisch, who helped Rob achieve selling multiple “Platinum” albums in Austria/Europe. They developed music projects together and became friends in the early 90’s.

Dr. Hans Reinisch, Austrian native, business entrepreneur and resident of Delray Beach, has a career of his own. He was 18 times Austrian champion in swimming and member of the Olympic swimming team for Munich and Montreal.

He successfully managed the first “Health Bio-Trainings Resort” in Austria as CEO, and contracted the Formula 1 Teams under Ron Dennis with Ayerton Senna, Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Gerhard Berger and Michael Schumacher for their ongoing racing circuit’s check-ups, special health needs and fitness trainings.

His racing genes go back to his grandfather, who was a leading engineer in the development of the Porsche 356 in Austria, and personal friend of Ferdinand Porsche. He has been collecting supercars and vintage cars.

Rob and Hans with their common passion are now developing a stunning new project in Delray Beach, called “TheCarLoft”.

www.TheCarloft.com

This unique project features 22 individual car showrooms/storages for exotics, supercars and collectibles.

The “Car Garage” will come with durable “racing inspired” marble floors, snap on tools working equipment, high-end cleaning materials and a built in lift can be added if needed.

All units are equipped with “Hi-Tec” entertainment features, such as LCD –TV’s, Dolby surround music and gaming equipment kitchenettes and bathrooms.

The upstairs loft is designed as office or short term overnight stay. It will have an expandable sleeper or Murphy bed, shower, bathroom and all amenities to enjoy and relax.

It is designed as the first “live –in” community for owners with passion for their driving artwork.

The extremely exclusive project comes completely “tricked –out”, “turn-key”, in various individual sizes from 1800-2400 square feet and up to 4 cars per unit for their future V.I.P. owners.

The project will also feature state of the art environmental equipment, such as solar powered lights and water heating, hurricane resistant windows and eco friendly materials throughout.

Therefore the anticipated running cost will be extremely low and affordable and an onsite manager will provide additional service as well as 24 hour security.

“TheCarLoft” Delray Beach site is located just 5 minutes from downtown and its most famous Atlantic Avenue and only minutes away from the sandy Floridian beach.

The Delray site is designed as the pilot-project, and the two entrepreneurs are planning to go nationwide with an already prepared “TheCarLoft-Franchise”.

Rob and Hans are eager to be move into their own units owners and are looking forward to have car shows, events and “great times” with their neighbor car enthusiasts.

So check out the website, get driving and enjoy your ride. For more info visit
www.thecarloft.com, or call 561-8430099 to get you early reservation in.

In the 1970’s Gartel’s idea of using computers to manipulate images as art became fodder for skeptics to throw back their heads and laugh at.  After all, digital cameras and personal computers had not yet been invented, so the concept blew way over the heads of many.

Jason Castriota and Laurence Gartel

In additon to his Art Work, Gartel will present and sign his limited edition Art Book “Auto Motion”. The Introduction was written by no other than Jason Castriota, creator of the Ferrari 599 and Maserati Gran Tourismo.

For more information about the upcoming Supercar Experience 2010 click here.