Concours Awards

FCA Concours Awards

Concours Class Awards Criteria

Cars are divided into roughly similar classes, which vary with the number of entries. 

Cars in each class compete against standards. All qualified cars are eligible for major awards.

> or equal to 97 points, The FCA Platino Award™
> or equal to 92 points, The FCA Oro Award™. Only one such award is given per class

> or equal to 87 points, The FCA Argento Award™. Only one award available per class
 

Major Concours Awards

FCA Coppa Bella Macchina Award

Objective: Recognition for Ferraris that are in exceptionally good working order, and every component and accessory works precisely as delivered from the factory under driving conditions

Prerequisites: 97 points or better in Concours (Platino) and have entered the CBM (also: owner shows car, driver’s license, insurance, registration) Review the Concours Competition Sequence Diagram 

Review the Concours, Coppa Bella Macchina, Coppa GT, Futuro Classico Presentation (rev. 10/26/2019) 

Procedure: The CBM evaluator will complete a detailed operational evaluation checklist on two portions of the competition. The evaluation will be awarded on a 100% overall Pass or Fail.

• Static portion
• Road test

In case of a problem the entrant is allowed 1 (one) hour to fix 1 (one) problem.

Preparation: Check your own car before the evaluation (checklist / manual) Review the Coppa Bella Machina Competition Rules and Test Requirements (rev. 2/2015) 

Historical failures

• Windshield wipers don’t work
• No / inoperable trouble light
• A/C or radio does not work –tape player?
• Glove box does not lock –no key
• No proof of ownership
• Engine misfire
• Turn signals don’t self cancel
• Clock does not work
• Seat belts don’t work
• Windshield washer doesn’t work
• Door locks don’t function correctly
• Flashlight does not work
• Glove box cover does not stay up.
• Trunk / engine cover does not stay up

FCA Coppa GT Award ™

The Coppa GT is the highest award an individual can receive in the FCA at an annual meet and is awarded to only three individuals during an annual meeting.  It requires the completion of three major functions in this sequence:

1. Your car must compete in the Concours d’Elegance and attain a FCA Platino Award™
2. Successful Coppa Bella Macchina award requiring a 100% functionality evaluation
3. Demonstrate competent driver skills on the track with a qualified evaluator

Objective: Evaluation of driver skills on the track

• Considering the car’s capabilities
• Lap times should be consistent with the car’s capabilities

Prerequisites:  Review the Concours, Coppa Bella Macchina, Coppa GT, Futuro Classico Presentation (rev. 10/26/2019) 

Review the Concours Competition Sequence Diagram (rev. 1/2011 

Download Coppa GT Rules and Scoresheet (rev. Oct. 2019) 

1. 97 points or better in Concours (Platino)
2. Successfully earned a Coppa Bella Machina award 

Evaluation: by local track evaluators familiar with FCA objectives

• Safety equipment
• Attitude and preparedness
• Knowledge and awareness
• Skills when approaching the limit
• Progress
• Dealing with the unexpected
• Skill in driving the car
• Comply with all local track / safety rules

Suggestions

• Drive your car on the street – gain experience
• Get track instruction and experience

Historical problems

• General lack of familiarity with car (acceleration, braking, placement on track)
• Smoothly shifting car
• Passing under yellow
• Competently do “heel and toe” – where applicable
• Unfamiliar with track
• Unfamiliar with car’s capabilities, tentative