[DeTomaso] [SDP] Forza DeTomaso "Festa" in Monterey!

[laurieferrari at aol.com]

Excellently put, Marshall!  It truly was the most fun, such a great event in every way!  I took over 500 pictures, many on the Forza De Tomaso Facebook page (some I had to censor : ).  What was very memorable and special for me is that Klaus was so sweet in letting me get to ride with him on the Laguna Seca Racetrack (I didn't have my Pantera up there and I was the right size to fit in his).  I've been up to Monterey for over 18 years, climbed up and sat on the hill watching cars come down the famous Corkscrew but this was the 1st time I've ever had the thrill of being on it myself.  And I loved the story of how Klaus' daughter, when she was five, named his beautiful brilliant yellow Pantera, "Pasta Rocket."  If you haven't heard the story, she heard that Japanese cars were referred to as Rice Rockets, and she cleverly noted Panteras are Italian, thus she named it a "Pasta Rocket!" That's amazing thinking for such a little gal.  I adore that story!  Now there was a little moose inside on the dash, looking at me, eye to eye... I didn't hear that story yet.  Also great was at long last, finally meeting the illustrious and funny Ms. Hopkins, my Facebook Partner in Crime, a.k.a Snowflake's nemesis.
My appreciation and gratitude to all those responsible for this grand time! Sure hope we get to do it again.  
Laurie   



-----Original Message-----
From: marshall smith <marshallgsmith at sbcglobal.net>
To: \Forza DeTomaso\ <forzadetomaso at googlegroups.com>; Dave Adler <dave at hobbycar.com>; Linda Adler <linda at motorspot.com>; De Tomaso List <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>; San Diego Panteras <sdpanteras at googlegroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2018 2:49 pm
Subject: [SDP] Forza DeTomaso "Festa" in Monterey!



For the second time in two years, I have just returned from one of the best Pantera rallies that I have ever experienced. Ed Mendez once again knocked it out of the park with his 'Festa' in Monterey last weekend and it was epic! From start to finish, a seamless and well-organized event was held in one of the most beautiful locales on the planet. Dave and Linda Adler, who rounded out the organizational committee for Forza DeTomaso, combined their usual expert event planning with effortless guidance of all who attended. The result was a thoroughly fun time for everyone. From a couple laps of Laguna Seca Raceway to a guided tour of Canepa Design to a photoshoot on the famed 17 Mile Drive, the event could not have gone smoother.


Ed Mendez and Dave and Linda Adler should be commended for taking all the risks, making a ton of effort and producing such a fun 'Festa'. Finally, Pantera owners have a second National event where they can socialize and showcase their wonderful cars. 'This' Pantera Owners Club is all about the members and not about the organization which is how it should be. 


I also wish to thank several sponsors of this event. Larry Stock with Pantera Parts Connection, Don Byars at Full Throttle Panteras and Snowflake's owner, Bruce Singer all dug deep to assist this event financially! 
 
I extend a hearty and genuine thank you to Ed, Linda & Dave for their efforts in producing such great Pantera fun! I am very much looking forward to next year's event!


Marshall Smith

President- San Diego Panteras

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   Excellently put, Marshall!  It truly was the most fun, such a great
   event in every way!  I took over 500 pictures, many on the Forza De
   Tomaso Facebook page (some I had to censor : ).  What was very
   memorable and special for me is that Klaus was so sweet in letting me
   get to ride with him on the Laguna Seca Racetrack (I didn't have my
   Pantera up there and I was the right size to fit in his).  I've been up
   to Monterey for over 18 years, climbed up and sat on the hill watching
   cars come down the famous Corkscrew but this was the 1st time I've ever
   had the thrill of being on it myself.  And I loved the story of how
   Klaus' daughter, when she was five, named his beautiful brilliant
   yellow Pantera, "Pasta Rocket."  If you haven't heard the story, she
   heard that Japanese cars were referred to as Rice Rockets, and she
   cleverly noted Panteras are Italian, thus she named it a "Pasta
   Rocket!" That's amazing thinking for such a little gal.  I adore that
   story!  Now there was a little moose inside on the dash, looking at me,
   eye to eye... I didn't hear that story yet.  Also great was at long
   last, finally meeting the illustrious and funny Ms. Hopkins, my
   Facebook Partner in Crime, a.k.a Snowflake's nemesis.

   My appreciation and gratitude to all those responsible for this grand
   time! Sure hope we get to do it again.

   Laurie
   -----Original Message-----
   From: marshall smith <marshallgsmith at sbcglobal.net>
   To: \Forza DeTomaso\ <forzadetomaso at googlegroups.com>; Dave Adler
   <dave at hobbycar.com>; Linda Adler <linda at motorspot.com>; De Tomaso List
   <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>; San Diego Panteras
   <sdpanteras at googlegroups.com>
   Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2018 2:49 pm
   Subject: [SDP] Forza DeTomaso "Festa" in Monterey!
   For the second time in two years, I have just returned from one of the
   best Pantera rallies that I have ever experienced. Ed Mendez once again
   knocked it out of the park with his 'Festa' in Monterey last weekend
   and it was epic! From start to finish, a seamless and well-organized
   event was held in one of the most beautiful locales on the planet. Dave
   and Linda Adler, who rounded out the organizational committee for Forza
   DeTomaso, combined their usual expert event planning with effortless
   guidance of all who attended. The result was a thoroughly fun time for
   everyone. From a couple laps of Laguna Seca Raceway to a guided tour of
   Canepa Design to a photoshoot on the famed 17 Mile Drive, the event
   could not have gone smoother.
   Ed Mendez and Dave and Linda Adler should be commended for taking all
   the risks, making a ton of effort and producing such a fun 'Festa'.
   Finally, Pantera owners have a second National event where they can
   socialize and showcase their wonderful cars. 'This' Pantera Owners Club
   is all about the members and not about the organization which is how it
   should be.
   I also wish to thank several sponsors of this event. Larry Stock with
   Pantera Parts Connection, Don Byars at Full Throttle Panteras and
   Snowflake's owner, Bruce Singer all dug deep to assist this event
   financially!

   I extend a hearty and genuine thank you to Ed, Linda & Dave for their
   efforts in producing such great Pantera fun! I am very much looking
   forward to next year's event!
   Marshall Smith
   President- San Diego Panteras
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