Forza Magazine issue 36

APRIL 2002

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
Dimensions214 x 275 mm

Events Bayou Bonhomie

Forza magazine reports since 1996 on Ferrari automobiles, history, racing, personalities and news. Your best resource on Ferraris, published 8 times a year. Forza Magazine is designed for Ferrari automobile owners and enthusiasts. Issues include track reports, reviews, current news, renovation information, photographs, and articles on the history of Ferraris.

Cover of Forza Magazine issue 36, APRIL 2002

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
4Dateline NewsNew Ferrari 460 Prototype spotted!
Spy photos

Hans G. Lehmann


The 460 will be a mich more sporting car than the 456
4Radical new Ferrari F2000 set to debut
10In the MailIn the Mail
14Show & RaceTutte le Ferrari light up Monza

Eric Jacobs

Eric Jacobs


Ferrari closed out the year in racing with a spectacular weekend at Monza featuring Historic and Challenge racing, plus a celebration of the team's F1 championships.
Image representing Ferrari Challenge International | Tutte le Ferrari a Monza 2001
Ferrari Challenge International | Tutte le Ferrari a Monza 2001
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, Italy, 19 - 21 October 2001

Image representing Ferrari Challenge USA | Tutte le Ferrari a Monza 2001
Ferrari Challenge USA | Tutte le Ferrari a Monza 2001
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, Italy, 19 - 21 October 2001

Image representing Shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge - Europe - Finali Mondiali 2001
Shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge - Europe - Finali Mondiali 2001
Historic Challenge EUR round 04, Italy, 19 - 21 October 2001

Image representing Ferrari Historic Challenge USA - Finali Mondiali 2001
Ferrari Historic Challenge USA - Finali Mondiali 2001
Italy, 19 - 21 October 2001

Image representing Ferrari Challenge Italia | Tutte le Ferrari a Monza 2001
Ferrari Challenge Italia | Tutte le Ferrari a Monza 2001
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, Italy, 19 - 21 October 2001

16Show & RaceFerrari wins 2001 FIA Sportscar Championship
Ferrari 333 SP's

Paul Jansen, Rob van der Kroft


Many may not have heard of the FIA Sportscar Championship, but it's popular in Europa for a good reason: It's real, exciting racing. Like the Formula One of 10 years ago, the cars drift and slide. There are driver changes and slick tires. Brake discs glow and exhaust pipes shoot flames.
18Show & RacePrancing Horse takes Victory at Sandown 500

Craig Baird


18Show & RaceFerraris heat up British Countryside

Helmut Schnug

Helmut Schnug


Ferraris heat up British Countryside
Ferrari Owners' Club Concours 2001
United Kingdom, 1 July 2001

20Show & RaceFerrari Festival. Mont Tremblant

Peter Davidson, Linda Courtney


22Shop TalkWheels: The window onto the car's soul
The vehicle hangs from a few spokes at the top of the wheel

Joseph Glydon


30Frankly FranklFormula One: Show me the money!
Formula One
Let me recap briefly: F1 czar Bernie Ecclestone sold 75% of his business to one Thomas Kirch, who owns lots of TV stations in Germany and who specializes in pay-per-view.
32First DriveThe 550 loses its top
Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina
Dom Miliano was skeptical of this limited-edition drop top at first, but he changed his tune the moment he saw Bill Hart's black beauty.
40Factory TourBig Happenings at 322 Viale Ciro Menotti
Maserati Factory Tour

Giancarlo Rosetti

Jackie Jouret


To make sure that the lastest Maseratis would be built to a standard that would satisfy the faitful, Ferrari has made a huge investment in Maserati's Modena factory. We take a look inside the historic home of Ferrari's new brand.
46PeopleWork Hard, Play Easy
Bill Marriott, Jr. collection

Pete Vack

Don Heiny


Although the hotelier kept his hobby under wraps for nearly thirty years, the secret is out. Pete Vack gets the lowdown on Marriott's love for Ferraris.
56EventsBayou Bonhomie

Dan Erwin

Dan Erwin


When Franco Valobra invites you to New Orleans, you go baby! The Ferrari Club of Louisiana organised the second annual Madewood Concorso, an event that's getting bigger and better without losing its Cajun flavor.
61EventsFerraris enliven a gray day at Paleis Het Loo
Concours d'Élégance 'Paleis Het Loo'

Eric Jacobs

Helmut Schnug, Eric Jacobs


Every year, the Dutch royal family opens up Apeldoorn for a concours.
The concours attracts some of the finest vintage cars in Europe.
3. Concours d'Élégance 'Paleis Het Loo'
Netherlands, 1 - 2 September 2001

64EventsAn F1 Frenzy at the 'Ring

Andrea Rosso


For those who own Ferrari F1 cars, there's no place quite like a racetrack.
Image representing 8. Modena Motorsport Trackdays
8. Modena Motorsport Trackdays
Germany, 1 August 2001

68HistoryPit Pass, 1957
Formula One

Jim Sitz

Jim Sitz


Jim Sitz left for Europa at age 18, armed with a camera and connections. He came back with some great memories and some superb photos.
96History1957 Nürburgring GP
Jesse Alexander

Jesse Alexander

Jesse Alexander


Jim keeps reminding me of things that happened in my life.
Image representing Grosser Preis von Deutschland 1957
Grosser Preis von Deutschland 1957
FIA Formula One World Championship round 06, Germany, 4 August 1957