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Luigi Chinetti Jr. is this year’s Grand Marshal at the fourth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. Luigi has always been involved with extraordinary automobiles and the many special people surrounding them. His father’s pre-World War II life in Milan and Paris with Alfa-Romeo as well as Talbot-Lago, led to his becoming the exclusive North American importer of Ferrari automobiles and the founding of the North American Racing Team. NART gave Luigi the opportunity to fulfill his own ambitions of racing and designing automobiles. He has done both, finishing 5th overall at Le Mans as well as winning his class at the 24 Hours at Daytona Endurance race in a 312P Ferrari with a body he designed himself. He has also overseen the restoration of a number of highly significant Ferrari racing cars, several of which required complete restorations. Luigi has distinguished himself both as a driver and designer.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
His father, famed Ferrari race car driver and automotive importer Chinetti Sr was the key influence on Luigi’s life. As for the Chattanooga event, it’s the people, not the cars, to look forward to.
CHALLENGE
When Luigi decided to test to race at Le Mans, his father’s best friend told Luigi Chinetti Sr. “Your son is too slow.”
SPECIAL VEHICLE
A 312 P Ferrari that Luigi raced and a Ferrari F40 road car he was very fond of.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Luigi is writing a book about his family that will soon be published.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
“To my son, congratulations on your wonderful victory at Le Mans!” – Luigi Chinetti Sr.
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