About the Ferrari Challenge Race Series
Spanning three regions – North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific – the Ferrari Challenge series allows Ferrari owners to compete with fellow Ferrari owners on some of the world’s greatest race tracks. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Mont Tremblant near Montreal, and Silverstone in the UK are a few examples of the world-class circuits that are part of the race series. The Ferrari Challenge North America season comprises of nine races across the United States and Canada. The ninth and final race of the season – Finali Mondiali – is when all three Ferrari Challenge series converge the first weekend of December in Abu Dhabi.
About the 458 Challenge Race Car
Even though this is a spec series race where everyone participating uses the same car, the same 562 hp 4.5-liter V-8 motor, and same Pirelli P Zero tires. If you can imagine the Ferrari 458 Challenge race car without its wild race graphics, there isn’t much separating the race version from the street version. Weight reduction is achieved by using thinner body panels and carbon fiber where applicable; polycarbonate windows and windshield used instead of glass for safety reasons. Extra downforce and better aerodynamics are achieved with an adjustable rear wing and front splitter. Lap times at Sonoma Raceway proved to be 2 seconds faster after the additional pieces were added compared to previous years.
