CAR CLUBS
GIUSEPPE CASTRUCCI
What’s Italian for ‘Passionate fan’?
Tifosi!
The Tifosi Motor sport Club is the brainchild of Enrico Valente and Joe Ierullo. They created a marvelous venue at St. Anthony Soccer Club for all mo- tor sports clubs to gather: It’s a place to meet and enjoy watching, discuss- ing, planning and hosting motor sports activities of all kinds.
Enrico points out he and Joe didn’t create the club alone. He says it came to life thanks to volunteers and sponsors. Together they have built a venue that promotes friendship, passion, charity and track time for both individuals and car clubs.
What was one of the first things that 44 BOUNDER MAGAZINE
happened when the Tifosi Club was created?
“Glad you asked,” said Enrico. “One one of our first decisions was to decide on our charity of choice. In 2006 we chose to support The Children’s Wish Foundation, and I am happy to report that at least one Wish Child each year has had his or her Wish become a Real- ity.”
That equates to more than $75,000 in five years. It never ceases to amaze me what big hearts there are in our Ottawa car community.
I have had the personal pleasure of being part of the Tifosi Club. I know
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how important it is to get the word out to all car clubs in the Ottawa and surrounding region. This club is truly a unique gathering place for motor sports fans.
The clubhouse is a typical “man cave” and has everything you would expect: motor memorabilia, large-screen TVs and couches. The room itself can accommodate up to 50 for meetings and small club dinners.
Did I mention the bar, pool table, foosball table, ample free parking in the back and the Tifosi library that members have access to? If you are a car club and need a place to call home, then this is the place for you. “We’re unique in that our club is made up of individuals as well as other car clubs,” says Enrico, “so we like to create events that ap-
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