Hiroshima, 20th February 2007

Today's stage of the Ferrari 60 Relay brought cars and drivers participating in the Tour from Osaka to Hiroshima. As soon as the cars left Osaka the team stopped outside the city of Kobe, well known for its culinary specialities, to admire Pearl Bridge.

The bridge with its 3991 metres is the longest bridge in the world and connects Maiko with Iwaya on the Awaji Island, which is on the Akashi Straight. When the team and the participating customers had finished sightseeing, another stretch of road over a highway awaited them and led to Himeji Castle, in the province of Hyogo. The castle is an excellent example of Japanese architecture of the 17th century and has been part of the UNCESO World Heritage since the year 1993.

After another long stretch over the highway and some stops, the team and the customers arrived in Hiroshima, not before the baton was passed on amongst four Ferrari owners. The baton was enthusiastically welcomed at the showroom, where it was brought on an Enzo Ferrari by a customer and presented in the middle of the crowd consisting of customers and guests. The wonderful atmosphere of the day will also accompany the team tomorrow on their way to Fukuoka.