Monticello Motor Club Hosts the World’s Top Automakers
As part of a decade-long deal with the International Motor Press Association (IMPA), Monticello Motor Club hosted approximately 500 representatives from the world’s top automakers, suppliers and automotive journalists for a 2-day annual event, Test Days.
“Monticello Motor Club is proud to host IMPA Test Days,” said MMC President Ari Straus. “The annual event will bring prestige to Monticello through the international media coverage of luxury automakers such as Porsche, Lotus, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, as well as a much-needed economic shot in the arm for the area that comes with 500 mid-week visitors staying in nearby hotels and patronizing local businesses.”
IMPA Test Days, held September 21 – 22, entered the next stage of its evolution with the move this year to Monticello Motor Club in Monticello, N.Y. from its previous location in the Poconos. The world’s top automakers will gather their newest vehicles in Monticello for 2 days every year, for IMPA to evaluate under the safe, controlled confines of a world-famous motorsports track and a specially prepared off-road course through the beautiful Sullivan County countryside. This year’s sponsors included Audi, Chrysler, Ford, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Nissan/Infiniti, Subaru, Volkswagen, BMW, General Motors, Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Lotus, MINI, Mitsubishi and Suzuki.
Launched in July 2008, Monticello Motor Club is North America’s premier automotive resort & private race track dedicated to automotive enthusiasts, located just 90 minutes from Manhattan. Monticello Motor Club features a 4.1 mile road course, 22-turns, 12 different configurations, with 450 feet of elevation changes in addition to a state-of-the-art clubhouse, private garages and service center.
Monticello Motor Club’s 2nd Annual Cops for Kids Raises $40,000
Monticello Motor Club hosted its 2nd Annual Cops for Kids fundraiser on Saturday, September 10, 2011, raising $40,000 on behalf of local law enforcement. The first place New York State Troopers team included drivers Mike Belgiovene, Dan Sisto, Steve Amedure, Dan Tompkins, and Gary Nuessle.
Cops for Kids is one of the ways Monticello Motor Club gives back to the local community and supports local law enforcement.
Three teams competed in time trials on behalf of their selected not-for-profit groups. 100% of the $40,000 raised by Monticello Motor Club members was donated on behalf of the Police Benevolent Associations of the NY State Troopers, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and Monticello Police Department to their chosen not-for-profit groups including the NYS Troopers Signal 30 Fund, Sheriff’s Institute Summer Camp and Allyson Strong, a 25-year old Monticello woman with a rare form of cancer.
·1st place: NYS Troopers PBA – Signal 30 Fund received a $20,000 donation
·2nd place: Sullivan County Sheriff’s PBA – Sheriff’s Institute Summer Camp received a $12,000 donation
·3rd place: Monticello PBA – Allyson Strong Fund – received an $8,000 donation
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