ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-- The North American Ferrari Challenge Series 2008 continues on with its fifth race of the season on July 18-20 at the Circuit Mont Tremblant in Canada.

This festival - event will include demonstrations of the 860+ hp, limited edition, FXX supercars, which this season have been updated with an evolution package aimed to further improving the vehicle's handling and performance.

The weekend will also feature various formerly-raced Formula One vehicles, as well as the Shell Historic Challenge.

All events will be open to the public.

Now in its 16th racing season in the U.S., the Ferrari Challenge Series (utilizing race-prepared F430 Challenge vehicles) offers Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America.

The Ferrari Challenge is one of the numerous "exclusive" experiences that Ferrari offers its customers -- and whether owners are actually racing in the series, dining in the luxurious VIP hospitality tents, participating in weekend driving clinics or socializing with those that share their  enthusiasm for Ferrari, the weekend provides a unique atmosphere and incomparable experience.

General public can enjoy the races, peruse the paddock areas, and enjoy the overall Ferrari-festival type of atmosphere.

The Ferrari Challenge Series is organized by Ferrari North America, Inc., and sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association. Complete Challenge information can be found on website.

Ferrari North America, Inc. is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and is the exclusive North, Central and South American importer of Ferrari vehicles including the 599 GTB Fiorano V-12 sports coupe, F430 Berlinetta, F430 Spider convertible sports car, 430 Scuderia and 612 Scaglietti (luxury performance 2+2).