Magneto Somehow Manages to Race a Ferrari
Actor Michael Fassbender has completed the first round of the 2017 North American Ferrari Challenge racing series.
Known for his role in films like X-Men: First Class, Assassin’s Creed, Steve Jobs and most recently Alien: Covenant, Fassbender has decided to go racing behind the wheel of a Ferrari after completing his training with Ferrari’s “Corsa Pilota” driving program last year. The actor is a lifelong fan of Ferrari and Formula 1, saying that racing a Ferrari is like a dream come true: “Ferrari is defined by racing, and training with the Ferrari team gave me a great foundation to hone my skills behind the wheel of the 488 Challenge race car,” said Fassbender. “From a very early age I idolized Ferrari and its champion, Michael Schumacher, in particular, so now racing in the Ferrari Challenge brings that dream full circle.”
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The Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli series is a single-model championship developed by the Italian automaker for customers who have a passion for racing. The Challenge is run in three divisions based on regions: Europe, Asia, and North America. Fassbender is currently competing in the North American Ferrari Challenge Series.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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