(Reprinted from the Observer Tribune)
CHESTER ‑ Sometimes fantasy can be reality, as with a local car club that allows regular people to take a daylong ride in a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ford GT and an Audi R9.
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Ready to learn more about club membership? Stop by the Vulcan Motor Clubhouse in Glen Cove, New York (Sunday, March 29th)between 10:00am and 1:00pm to view a selection of our fleet – which includes the raging Ferrari F430, the incomparable Ford GT, the Audi “Car-Of-The-Year ” R8, the Bentley Flying Spur, the Aston Martin DB9, the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren, and the Lamborghini Gallardo.
The team will be available to answer questions about the club and give complimentary rides in the vehicle of your choice.
We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be appearing at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (April 10-19, 2009), where consumers will have a chance to learn more about the benefits of club membership and sign up for slots in the US Supercar Tour.
The Vulcan Motor Club booth is located in the Javits Center on Level 1, and Membership Directors will be available to answer questions throughout the show.
We’ll also be offering a chance to book a limited number of US Supercar Tour seats at a huge savings.
We’re pleased to announce our participation in the Shakespeare Theatre’s highly celebrated annual fundraiser gala on March 28 at the at the Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills.
The evening begins with guests feasting on sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, and dishes from a variety of carving and sautĂ© stations.  While mingling, wining and dining, guests may bid on a variety of silent auction offerings including tickets and a back stage tour of Broadway’s hit musicals Billy Elliot and Phantom of the Opera and a membership in the Vulcan Motor Club.
Last year, most of the Wind & Fire tour slots sold out, so – by popular demand – we’ve added even more driving days for 2009. During this five hour event, you’ll switch and compare performance and handling between five incredible supercars – including the Ferrari F430, Ford GT, Audi R8, Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini Gallardo, and the Bentley Flying Spur – discovering for yourself what makes them so special.
And – new for 2009 – a total of 25 driving sessions are available out of our New Jersey and New York club locations. All tours offer seat time in a selection of five supercars on some of the most thrilling road driving imaginable.
Your day starts at one of our two private clubhouses in Chester, New Jersey and Glen Cove, New York, where you’ll receive an overview of each vehicle from our staff, and a review of the tour route. Then, you’ll pilot each vehicle through some of the most scenic and demanding roads in the region, rotating cars at designated checkpoints. At the end of the tour, you’ll receive commemorative photos of your trip, as well as a chance to review your experience with fellow enthusiasts.
As for the route? It won’t disappoint. You’ll be traveling through some of the most breathtaking regions in New York and New Jersey, on a fantastic mix of river-hugging back-country roads, small towns, and some high(er) speed, wide-open interstate driving.
Reserve your seat now; when they’re gone, they’re gone!
We are proud to announce the grand opening of our newest club location in Glen Cove, New York. This beautifully appointed facility is conveniently located approximately 30 miles east of Manhattan and four miles north of I-495, and offers easy access to both current and new club members.
When you visit, you’ll enjoy a luxurious and tastefully appointed lounge area, private conference room, high end detailing services, and complimentary beverage service. Downstairs, you’ll find a highly qualified service center, with on-site Ferrari and Maserati certified master technicians hard at work.
As a club member, you’ll now be able to select a Vulcan vehicle from this new location in person. Stop by for a personal tour, or call Kyle for an appointment at 516-684-9400.
In 2006, Alex Roy and Dave Maher raced their 2000 BMW M5 from New York to the Santa Montica Pier in an incredible 31 hours, 4 minutes – shattering the previous world record by over one hour. Join us at the Vulcan Clubhouse in Chester, NJ on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 7:00-10:00pm as Alex and Dave open up the shiny veneer of the outlaw racing world, explore the ethical dilemmas, and attempt to answer the question: “Was high-stakes racing worth it?” You’ll also see scenes from the yet-to-be released documentary titled “32 hours 7 minutes.”
We’ll have the BMW used for this trip on display at the clubhouse – jammed with every conceivable technology.First 25 reservations will receive an autographed copy of Alex Roy’s Book: The Driver: My Dangerous Pursuit of Speed and Truth in the Outlaw Racing World. RSVP to 201-290-4080 or by email to rsvp (at) vulcanmotorclub.com. Admission is $20 at the door; Vulcan Club members and their reserved guests are invited to attend at no cost.
Fortune Magazine columnist Sue Callaway discovers that driving a Maserati can increase a woman’s testosterone.
What’s the difference between a Ferrari and a Volvo? What’s the difference between a Rochefoucauld and a Timex? What’s the difference between a Monet and a paint-by-numbers? For some people, a car is just a car; a watch is just a watch; and a painting – irrespective of the artist – is just another canvas upon which seemingly dull acrylics have been poorly splashed. But for others, the difference between cars yields vast meaning. Performance, style, heritage – and emotion. For some people, a Timex just doesn’t yield the quality and panache worthy of gracing their wrist. And sometimes, though I give her credit, Georgia O’Keefe just can’t replace Dali’s Persistence of Time hanging in the foyer. Those who just can’t bring themselves to compromise on these things – often revered as necessities – have a deep appreciation for the finer things in life.
The owners and staff at Vulcan Motor Club are all too familiar with the finer things – and the lifestyles they accompany. That’s why they celebrated these things – these epicurean amenities – in an evening dedicated to those who indulge in life’s lavish pleasures. Occupying the luxurious Trump National Golf Club, Vulcan invited a select 250 bon vivants to revel in the splendor of those things that aren’t so easily attained. The cars for instance…
