[DeTomaso] Modena 2009?

[Roland Jaeckel]

I wouldn't be too enthusiastic about the costs. First, nearly all prices in Italy have doubled since 1996 and second the weak Dollar. If you calculate roughly 350 Euro for the week w/o fees for visits in several places, youre will be right. Anyhow, this is "THE" event to go. Nothing can beat a car event in Italy. Bring your cars to Bremerhaven, meet up with the Swedish crowd and take the challenge of a "real" open road race down to Modena. See you all there...
Roland Jaeckel
DeTomaso Parts Center Europe
www.detomaso.de

I asked about the cost, as well as what might be featured in a week's stay, 
and Mats GUESSED at maybe $250 each- to include hotels but NOT including the 
considerable round trip airfare. Depending on how many sign up, there are 
racetracks the club could rent as in '96 when many of us were given rides around the 
nearby F-1 track, for instance, the Vallelunga circuit some miles away 
recently was recertified for world class events, plus they are planning a parade 
thru downtown Modena with poiice escorts, the DeTomasos still own the Canal 
Grande Hotel, there are other gourmet opportunities in the area besides, some other 
factories are open to visitors and so on. 
Whats different this time is, Mats is NOT president of the Swedish Club any 
more, after 26 years in that position. But he's been asked to do some 
testing-of-the-waters, relative to a 2009 event in the old international tradition, by 
the new administration. With over a year to plan out the details, all they 
want right now is a show of hands.... Thanks- J DeRyke