Connect2Cars 2022

The Connect2Cars during car week is the Wednesday morning prior to Concorso Italiano,

August 17, 2022 with an 8:00 am breakfast start.

New for 2022:
Connect2Cars now in its 7th year, will be hosted and emceed by Wade Kawasaki of Wade Kawasaki Car Guy Adventures Podcast and Nicholas Bergeron of Concorso Italiano who will kick off the Wednesday August 17 speaker breakfast with interviews of these automotive Icons.

We have a special guest Maurizio Corbi, an internationally renowned artist and designer of numerous Ferrari models during his 30 years with Pininfarina.We also have Mariella Mengozzi, Curator and Director of the M-AUTO automotive museum in Turin Italy. There are over 200 vehicles, 80 different marques all housed in a spectacular and unique building. Mariella has earned a law degree and her MBA in Bologna, Italy. She has worked for worldwide brands including Walt Disney, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and others.

And finally we have Chip Foose, legendary and iconic owner of Chip Foose Designs. Chip specializes in illustration, graphics, ideation, model making, surfacing and complete construction of automobiles and automotive related products. Chip was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame at Peterson Publishing’s 50th anniversary, and this induction made Chip the youngest member ever inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame at the age of 31.

This acclaimed speaker breakfast series now in its 5th year at the Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course clubhouse, features significant captains of this exotic automotive industry that we love, followed by a scenic drive in Monterey County, ending at a quaint winery for a delicious lunch, wine tasting and the camaraderie of friends.

Lunch is hosted by Solare Hemp, showcasing their new company and products.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Location: Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course clubhouse

Time:
8 am – 10 am Breakfast & Speakers
10:30 am Drive Kickoff
1:00 pm est Lunch at the Winery

This drive supports Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay which is also the benefactor charity of the Concorso Italiano. Habitat for Humanity mission is to build decent, affordable homes and provide home ownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.