Rolls-Royce hosts first ‘Cars and Cognac’ event in the U.K.
Rolls serves up something classier than coffee, of course
"The 'cars and cognac' meet demonstrated the wonderful spirit of our
customers as well as their deep passion for the brand," said Julian
Jenkins, regional director for Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars. "This evening was reflective of the rich dialogue between
Rolls-Royce and its patrons; a truly unique and extremely rare
relationship, one which we are privileged to nurture."
The evening borrowed heavily from California car culture, where cars and
coffee meet-ups can see anything from slammed economy cars, customized
muscle cars, or hyper-cars with multimillion-dollar prices gather at the
same place. Of course, very few — i.e. none whatsoever — have featured
cognac tastings conducted out of a customized Rolls-Royce-endorsed
picnic basket. That's correct, a sommelier stationed at the tail-end of a Phantom sedan
was handing out quaffs of fine cognac courtesy of an official
Rolls-Royce Picnic Hamper. This is a thing, and you know you want one.
The event was held at the Soho Farmhouse, a member's only club located
on a 100-acre property in Oxfordshire, approximately two hour's drive
northwest from central London.
On its homepage, Soho Farmhouse details its indoor and outdoor pools,
multiple club rooms for special events, tennis courts, horse stables,
football pitch (that's soccer for you silly Americans), and the
intriguingly named Electric Barn Cinema. The entry-level membership,
called Local House, with access only to the Soho Farmhouse facility,
starts at about $1,700 at current exchange rates. To have access to all
Soho House properties around the globe, the price runs around $2,200
(depending on whether your membership application is accepted).
Invitees were invited to stay on the premises, or have the option of being whisked home in a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce.
(AutoBlog.com)
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
F.Y.I. - Track Day Edition
A Simple Guide To Track Day Preparation
Top 5 Tools To Not Leave Home Without:
1. Torque wrench and wheel sockets. Keeping your wheels fixed firmly to the car is one of the most important aspects of making it around a circuit in one piece. Without your wheels, you are nothing.
2. Pressure gauge. Getting through the day with minimal wear and tear is another way to maximise enjoyment. Your tyres take an absolute hammering on circuit. Be kind to them by setting your tyre pressures correctly to get maximum grip and life.
3. Basic spanner set (8-15mm). It’s amazing how many things you can fix with basic spanners, you can even use them to brace things and bracket stuff. Imagination not included.
4. Basic socket set (7-19mm). Even more useful than spanners are sockets. 7mm and 8mm cover off most hose clamps and the rest of the gang should see you right for most other cars.
5. Allen key set (5-12mm). There is nothing more frustrating than encountering a loose Allen head when all you have is sockets and spanners. You might never use them, but for that one time you can be smug as hell.
Not included in this list is a screwdriver, as most cars include both a Phillips-head and flat blade screwdriver in the OEM tool kit so should get you out of trouble if you’re on a super tight budget or pushed for space.
Track days are the best days, but only if you’re ready for them.
(SpeedHunters.com)
Top 5 Tools To Not Leave Home Without:
1. Torque wrench and wheel sockets. Keeping your wheels fixed firmly to the car is one of the most important aspects of making it around a circuit in one piece. Without your wheels, you are nothing.
2. Pressure gauge. Getting through the day with minimal wear and tear is another way to maximise enjoyment. Your tyres take an absolute hammering on circuit. Be kind to them by setting your tyre pressures correctly to get maximum grip and life.
3. Basic spanner set (8-15mm). It’s amazing how many things you can fix with basic spanners, you can even use them to brace things and bracket stuff. Imagination not included.
4. Basic socket set (7-19mm). Even more useful than spanners are sockets. 7mm and 8mm cover off most hose clamps and the rest of the gang should see you right for most other cars.
5. Allen key set (5-12mm). There is nothing more frustrating than encountering a loose Allen head when all you have is sockets and spanners. You might never use them, but for that one time you can be smug as hell.
Not included in this list is a screwdriver, as most cars include both a Phillips-head and flat blade screwdriver in the OEM tool kit so should get you out of trouble if you’re on a super tight budget or pushed for space.
Track days are the best days, but only if you’re ready for them.
(SpeedHunters.com)
I'd Choose The 190E 2.5 Evo II
Which Of These European Touring Car Legends Would You Take Home?
Three pristine cars will be on the block at Silverstone Circuit at the end of July—a 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, a 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution and a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II.
(Jalopnik.com)
Three pristine cars will be on the block at Silverstone Circuit at the end of July—a 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, a 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution and a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II.
(Jalopnik.com)
A Great Perk Of Being A Ferrari Motorsport Employee
2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari is only for people racing Ferraris
Only for those ‘involved in the company's motorsports programs’
(AutoBlog.com)
Only for those ‘involved in the company's motorsports programs’
(AutoBlog.com)
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