For the launch of its new FF supercar, Ferrari invited European owners to the Italian Dolomites to test out the car on winding icy roads and some of the surrounding snow.

Labeled the “Pilota on Ice” program, Ferrari’s winter driving program is designed to get FF owners used to driving the high horsepower car on far from ideal conditions, and in the process show off the talents of its engineering team. This is, after all, Ferrari’s first all-wheel drive model.

Now U.S. customers of the 2012 Ferrari FF will get a similar opportunity, with the Italian automaker planning a special winter driving course in Aspen, Colorado. The program is scheduled to start next January and will run for about 6 to 7 weeks.

To hold a seat or confirm your interest, you can contact the Ferrari Concierge at 1-866-551-2828 or send a note to support@ferrarisupport.com.

Press Release:

Ferrari will convey additional details on the FF winter driving program in late summer, affording plenty of time for clients to plan their trip to the Centennial State. Those wishing to coordinate a program with their own ski vacation can pursue options through the Ferrari Concierge. To hold a seat or confirm your interest, contact the Ferrari Concierge at 1-866-551-2828 (Monday-Friday from 11 AM-6 PM EST) or send a note to support@ferrarisupport.com.

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Michael Schumacher in the Ferrari 599 GTB HGTE

Michael Schumacher was on hand recently at the Fiorano race track to run a few laps with the new Ferrari 599 GTB HGTE.

Schumacher, the seven-times World Formula One Champion, was a guest at a Pilota Ferrari driving course held by the Italian automaker. He took about 20 laps around the track to test out the new technologies of the HGTE model.

HGTE stands for Handling GT Evoluzione (or Evolution), a new performance package first introduced at the Geneva International Motor Show last March. HGTE features a lower, more stiffened suspension, magnetorheological damper settings which will promise better body control and a new sport exhaust sound for the 599 GTB. The package also comes with a few cosmetic enhancements such as an interior carbon-fiber cabin finish with a meaner-looking grill and a set of new specialized 20-inch wheels on the outside.

Ferrari offers a variety of driving courses, restricted to Ferrari owners, including one that prepares drivers to race in the Ferrari Challenge event. There are four levels of courses that are available-Basic, Advanced, Evolution and Challenge, along with a special On Ice course, and they are available in the U.S., China, Japan and of course, Italy.

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Source: worldcarfans.com, easycarblog.com and motorauthority.com