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Broad Arrow to Offer Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione at 2025 Amelia Auction

by Lou Modestino
Broad Arrow to Offer Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione at 2025 Amelia Auction

FERRARI ESTIMATED TO BRING $10-14M AT MARCH 7-8 AUCTION
MOST VALUABLE CAR EVER OFFERED BY BROAD ARROW AUCTIONS

Grosse Pointe, Michigan (December 12, 2024) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is thrilled to announce a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione with coachwork by Scaglietti, chassis no. 1451 GT, to headline its third Amelia Auction on March 7-8, 2025. Arguably the most significant example in existence today, the car is estimated to bring $10,000,000 to $14,000,000 when it crosses the block at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida. (more…)

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PASS & ACT Release Ten-Date Thompson Speedway Schedule for 2025

by Lou Modestino
PASS & ACT Release Ten-Date Thompson Speedway Schedule for 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — After weeks of careful planning, the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Star Series (PASS) have finalized and released the 2025 schedule for Thompson Speedway. Beginning in late March through Columbus Day weekend in October, rolling thunder returns to the ‘Quiet Corner of Connecticut’ for ten individual dates in 2025 including the annual Icebreaker and Sunoco World Series weekends along with a return to monthly Wednesday night racing! (more…)

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MAVTV, The World’s Largest Motorsports Media Platform Prepares For Even Bigger 2025

by Lou Modestino
MAVTV, The World’s Largest Motorsports Media Platform Prepares For Even Bigger 2025
  • With its unmatched variety of racing disciplines, MAVTV has grown into the world’s largest motorsports media platform 
  • The network delivers diverse, thrilling content across every screen – linear TV, FAST channels, and streaming – from off-road challenges to high-speed road racing to groundbreaking original docuseries. 
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 11, 2024) – MAVTV – the world’s largest motorsports media platform – is celebrating a banner year in 2024 while gearing up for an action-packed 2025. With continued expansion on linear TV, Free Ad Supported TV (FAST) channel platforms, and the successful launch of the MAVTV GO direct-to-consumer streaming app, the media platform is cementing itself as the ultimate destination for auto-enthusiast and motorsports content from around the world.

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Bigelow, Collette and Alexander Earn Special Awards at Devil Bowl Speedway’s Banquet of Champions

by Lou Modestino
Bigelow, Collette and Alexander Earn Special Awards at Devil Bowl Speedway’s Banquet of Champions
WEST HAVEN, Vt.—Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s 2024 Banquet of Champions went off without a hitch Saturday, December 7 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs. The 2024 season-ending awards marked the fourth one held at the Saratoga county facility.

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First Competitive GT3 Shootout Set To Headline 82nd Members’ Meeting At The Goodwood Estate

by Lou Modestino
First Competitive GT3 Shootout Set To Headline 82nd Members’ Meeting At The Goodwood Estate

Legendary drivers to compete in iconic GT3 racers

Buckle up. A total of 20 GT3 racers from 2006-2012 will be showcasing their power in a high-stakes Shootout at Members’ Meeting next April, featuring eight legendary drivers. Qualifying takes place on Saturday, setting the stage for the final showdown on Sunday, promising edge-of-your-seat action for motorsport fans. (more…)

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