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the brand, Ferrari will allow you to buy an entry- level model. T his ca r must rema in in your possession for at least two years in order for you to purchase the next step up. If you sell the car within two years, you're out of the Ferrari family for life. But you could still be a member of the Pilota Race Team (Independent Ferrari Service, 14 Bristol Dr., Unit F, South Easton, 508-238-4224; ifs ferrari.com). John Tir rell of Independent Fer ra r i Ser vice manages this g roup of CEOs and other professionals, who hit racetracks around the coun- try on the weekends. With the team handling all the logistics of transporting and servicing the cars, racers only have to show up at the track with their helmets and jumpsuits. While most of the gentle- man racers of Team Pilota own their racecars, it is not required to join the team. And $250 buys you a spot for the year; Tirrell handles the rest. New England has several other tracks within a reasonable drive from Boston. Three hours west of the city is Lime Rock Park (Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT, 860-435-5000; limerock.com), a historic road course in Connecticut owned by race icon Skip Barber. After picking up bostoncommon-magazine.com 119 left: A procession of supercars at the Tributo Ferrari Rally. below: You can borrow the keys to this Ferrari for the joyride of your life at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Come fall, there are endless options to get your automotive fix at car shows all over New England. Fall Cl assiC show Drive down memory lane at this classic car show on the shores of Back Beach in Rockport. In addition to Buicks, Cadillacs, and Fords, there will be raffles, games, and entertainment in a beautiful beach setting. When: October 12 Where: Back Beach, Rockport More info: bearskinneck.net/listings- fallclassic.html 20th annual super wheels showdown Making its 17th appearance at City Hall, the annual Super Wheels Showdown is touted as the Super Bowl of New England car shows. One hundred vehicles are handpicked from 30,000 entrants up and down the East Coast to roll their hot wheels on the red bricks of City Hall. When: October 4 Where: City Hall More info: cruisinnewengland.com/ wp-content/uploads/shows/SWS.pdf new engl and speed Meeting g ather ing oF the FaithFul Traditional hot rods as well as custom and vintage racecars from the '60s and earlier rev their engines in Rochester for this 15th annual show. There will also be food, door prizes, and a car seminar to get your motor running. When: October 18 Where: Rochester More info: 508-888-3103 or seaweed8@verizon.net T h e C a r C a l e n d a r Fill up your black book with these hot-rod events.