HOMESTEAD (April 5, 2000) - The Ferrari Challenge will be visiting Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend, running three races on the 2.21-mile road circuit. While the event is open only to Ferrari Club of America members, temporary memberships will be sold at the gate at $10 per day.

Saturday morning's schedule features qualifying, beginning at 10 a.m., with a 30-minute race set for 2:20 p.m. Sunday's on-track activities begin at 9 a.m., highlighted by a 30-minute Ferrari Challenge at 10:45 a.m. and a one-hour endurance race at 2:20 p.m.

The Ferrari Challenge is organized by Ferrari North America to provide owners of the current Ferrari models to enjoy their cars in a competitive environment. In 2000 the series will feature the new Ferrari 360 Modena as well as the Ferrari 355 which raced in 1999. All cars in the Challenge have extensive safety modifications as well as modified suspensions and brakes for racing, but the engines must be left as supplied by Ferrari. The car must be owned by the driver, and all preparation and maintenance must be accomplished by authorized Ferrari dealers.

The Ferrari Challenge is now sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association, which returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway May 5-7 for a full weekend of competition.