Rolls-Royce Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party
Friday, April 7th, at The LOT La Jolla
Concours weekend kicks off on Friday, April 7th with an intimate gathering at the Rolls-Royce La Jolla Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party presented by The LOT. The boutique, high-end movie theater transforms into a playground for impeccable Rolls-Royce automobiles and our world class guests. Enjoy a private performance from the world famous Earth Harp along with the rhythm of the tropical trance playing.
Rolls-Royce Mascot stilt walkers will bring the flying lady to life before your very eyes as they entice you with their beautiful performance. Dine on next-level nibbles and indulge in scotch tastings by the Balvenie from 7pm to 10pm.
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If you want to be in the sports car game today, you need to at least be thinking about active aero. The C7 Chevrolet Corvette may be the next vehicle to jump in the active aero pool, as General Motors has filed a patent for a comprehensive aerodynamic system that includes an adjustable spoiler, front splitter, diffuser, and ride height.
The patent application was filed in May 2016 but was just published today. The filing describes a “system for controlling aerodynamics of a vehicle.” Part of that control includes varying vehicle ride height for optimum aero performance. A sketch shows a Corvette from the side and points out the various changes proposed in the patent. We can see a new wing, diffuser, splitter, air dam, and moveable hood louvers and shutters, though the patent says all those elements are “generically [...]
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Antonio Garcia put in a starring drive once the sun went down, keeping a brace of Ford GTs at bay in the final hours to claim GT Le Mans class victory in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
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