Our first year celebration*held this past Saturday March, 21st was so fantastic and then some. Thanks to each and everyone of you who attended and generously sponsor's, sponsoring the event.
We departed from our incredible new service & parts facility and lined up a whopping total of 93 cars and over 150 people making our way through the hills of Beverly and following*along Sunset Blvd to*Malibu,where we maneuvered through*the canyons,and P.C.H then making our way back to the roof top of the world famous Petersen Automotive Museum for a helicopter shot, lunch and festivities. We covered a total of 73 miles, and were*surprised with a secret*photo up from www.rockstorephots.com, our thanks to Paul and staff for the nice shots. This incredible event was also filmed live by the KNBC, channel 4, hit TV series, Whipnotic...airing this Saturday April, 4th at 5 pm, and again at..1am...please check local listings...do tune in and TVO it as well. We had trophies presented*in the following categories, The smart with*the*most miles,, won by Linda De Ambrosia @ 17,475miles,*best custom paint, a wild lime-green won by The*Fresh & Easy Co.,most radical custom, won by Lipstick Bail Bonds, best personal license plate, SHORT-UV, won by John Burry and*THEE-Best in*show was won by John Borgman., with his Rolls/ Bentley inspired version*of*smart..We then gave away over $6,000.00 in various raffle prizes*and the grand prize winner was..Bob Ricewaser, .getting*his*new KOKO-Kuture,*17 inch wheel and tire package donated by Diko and lovely*daughter Giovanna of W.T.W... please do check them out @ WTWCORP.COM.
I,d like to thank all the volunteers and friends who worked to put it all together, you do know who you are, as do I, and everyone else and last but NOT least the sponsors of the event were SMART U.S.A.,smart center Beverly Hills, Mercedes-Benz Beverly Hills, Al & Eds corp. edhardysmartcar.com, 4smartcar.com, smartcarofamerica.com, Ryan Porter*WTWCORP.com,*Petersen Automotive Museum, Sticker-City, Globe motorsports, M&M Auto-Arts, Doug Thorley Headers, Enterprise Rent-a car, Martinellies apple juice, Healthy Hour, San Genarro cafe, 451 series parts, Wolfgangs steak house, Calif. fine wine & spirits/ JP, Faces of Hope, Ricardo Aguilar, Domino's Pizza, Paul Herold photos, brother YT, Samuri Shin, David, Gallo, and the staffs of smart center Beverly Hills, Al & eds corp, PETERSEN*MUSEUM director Dick Messer, and his staff,, and saving the best for last, the president of SMART USA, MR. Dave Schembri....THEE man, and friend who shocked and entertained the crowd*not only with his presence, but his incredible knowledge, passion, and hour long*Q&A session on this*wonderful little sensation sweeping the nation. All in all,it was truly*a very memorable day*for*us*all here in the 90210..
I am so very proud to be part of this wonderful growing community of owners and loyalists and*please*do stay tuned for*another smart car rally*coming* sometime in July, So, until then .please do*continue to spread the word on smart, >>where less car means more....sincerely ur-cuz Vinnie @ ,smart center Beverly Hills.
Our first year celebration*held this past Saturday March, 21st was so fantastic and then some. Thanks to each and everyone of you who attended and generously sponsor's, sponsoring the event.
We departed from our incredible new service & parts facility and lined up a whopping total of 93 cars and over 150 people making our way through the hills of Beverly and following*along Sunset Blvd to*Malibu,where we maneuvered through*the canyons,and P.C.H then making our way back to the roof top of the world famous Petersen Automotive Museum for a helicopter shot, lunch and festivities. We covered a total of 73 miles, and were*surprised with a secret*photo up from www.rockstorephots.com, our thanks to Paul and staff for the nice shots. This incredible event was also filmed live by the KNBC, channel 4, hit TV series, Whipnotic...airing this Saturday April, 4th at 5 pm, and again at..1am...please check local listings...do tune in and TVO it as well. We had trophies presented*in the following categories, The smart with*the*most miles,, won by Linda De Ambrosia @ 17,475miles,*best custom paint, a wild lime-green won by The*Fresh & Easy Co.,most radical custom, won by Lipstick Bail Bonds, best personal license plate, SHORT-UV, won by John Burry and*THEE-Best in*show was won by John Borgman., with his Rolls/ Bentley inspired version*of*smart..We then gave away over $6,000.00 in various raffle prizes*and the grand prize winner was..Bob Ricewaser, .getting*his*new KOKO-Kuture,*17 inch wheel and tire package donated by Diko and lovely*daughter Giovanna of W.T.W... please do check them out @ WTWCORP.COM.
I,d like to thank all the volunteers and friends who worked to put it all together, you do know who you are, as do I, and everyone else and last but NOT least the sponsors of the event were SMART U.S.A.,smart center Beverly Hills, Mercedes-Benz Beverly Hills, Al & Eds corp. edhardysmartcar.com, 4smartcar.com, smartcarofamerica.com, Ryan Porter*WTWCORP.com,*Petersen Automotive Museum, Sticker-City, Globe motorsports, M&M Auto-Arts, Doug Thorley Headers, Enterprise Rent-a car, Martinellies apple juice, Healthy Hour, San Genarro cafe, 451 series parts, Wolfgangs steak house, Calif. fine wine & spirits/ JP, Faces of Hope, Ricardo Aguilar, Domino's Pizza, Paul Herold photos, brother YT, Samuri Shin, David, Gallo, and the staffs of smart center Beverly Hills, Al & eds corp, PETERSEN*MUSEUM director Dick Messer, and his staff,, and saving the best for last, the president of SMART USA, MR. Dave Schembri....THEE man, and friend who shocked and entertained the crowd*not only with his presence, but his incredible knowledge, passion, and hour long*Q&A session on this*wonderful little sensation sweeping the nation. All in all,it was truly*a very memorable day*for*us*all here in the 90210..
I am so very proud to be part of this wonderful growing community of owners and loyalists and*please*do stay tuned for*another smart car rally*coming* sometime in July, So, until then .please do*continue to spread the word on smart, >>where less car means more....sincerely ur-cuz Vinnie @ ,smart center Beverly Hills.
Is this a First , for Smart to be on network TV as a positive news item ?
The two 450's were welcomed and included in the activities the same as all the 451's. Mine never once felt discriminated against. His birthday sign on his nose was a little ajar (because his nose is shorter).
Any gathering of smarts and owners is always fun and interesting.
I'm thankful smartUSA has not needed to participate in the endlessly boring TV, newspaper, etc, ads. And add that cost to the cost of the vehicle. If I participate in an event that benefits the smart dealer, so be it. And when the dealer sells more smarts, after-marketers sell more stuff to the new owners. And everyone is happy, happy.
The two 450's were welcomed and included in the activities the same as all the 451's. Mine never once felt discriminated against.
I totally agree with BeSmart's two sentence summery. At the BH birthday party I, for the first time as a 450 owner, felt completely incorporated as an equal in the company of 451 owners. Out in the everyday world I feel that same way with the inquisitive public. The equality to which I refer extends to Vinnie, the hierarchy at BH and, what must be surprising to some, Dave Schembri.
I imagine the feeling to be similar to, being embraced, as opposed to being tolerated.
I really wish 'Belkin 666' had been there, I would be genuinely interested in his take with regard to this subject.
This incredible event was also filmed live by the KNBC, channel 4, hit TV series, Whipnotic...airing this Saturday April, 4th at 5 pm, and again at..1am...please check local listings...[/COLOR]
For those that don't live in the LA television market a little clarification is in order.
Whipnotic is NOT an NBC network program. It is a locally produced and aired program dedicated primarily to the Hot Rod crowd. I would hardly call it a hit since it has no consistent air time slot and is always shown in "off times" on the weekend, often very early in the morning.
Also, this episode contains about 4 minutes of coverage of the BH self-promotion party. It's also curious that one of the prime sponsors of the Whipnotic program was also a "title" sponsor of the BH event. Sounds like an infomercial to me.
you're included when it benefits them - when your presence gets them free publicity - but ask BH or Dave for help and you will get nothing. smart usa policy - their company policy [by choice] - is no help - no service to 450 owners.
I have never felt excluded by smart owners - when I first got my smart and there was no "official" smart support around, this site and many who post here were incredibly helpful w/ advice in postings and pm's.
The funny thing is, now, even w/ smart dealers in usa there is still no "official" support for me.
Sure, support smart owners and their events, support events by independents [like the smartmadness event coming in June], but why help a company that has turned its back on you?
For those that don't live in the LA television market a little clarification is in order.
The following is NOT intended as either an apology, excuse or defense but, a statement of facts.
When I learned that the Smart event was to be on NBC TV, I was very happy to pass on the fact. I had no idea it's content. In actuality it did come across as an infomercial hiding behind an air of authenticity. I too feel Ed&Al used Smart for their own "self-laudation". Fortunately, it was only a program that actually harmed no one, it is done and past, live and learn. Everyone should be proud to have had the president of their car company come to, and speak at their local event.
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