Page 18 - Club Braman Magazine_Fall-Winter.22

BRUTAL BRITISH BEASTS

120 CYLINDERS. 20 TURBOCHARGERS. Ten hoods adorned
with the iconic Bentley badge. Though the COVID-19 pandemic pushed its official opening into
2021, the idea behind The Concours Club originally took hold two
A select group of Club Braman members were invited to years prior. Envisioned as a high-end resort for serious racing
Miami’s Concourse Club this past April to partake in some of enthusiasts and automotive aficionados, the facility lies adjacent
the most powerful and capable vehicles the English marque to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in northern Miami-Dade
currently has on offer. Seven Continental GT Speeds and three County. Behind its manned gates lies a 2-mile road course
Bentayga Speeds sat brooding in the paddock, their names featuring curves inspired by the most famous and challenging
redundant in the best way. Accompanying them were a team of racetracks in the world; a large circular skidpad, member’s
factory drivers, intent on helping participants extract the most lounge, restaurant, wine-tasting room, and bar; virtual simulation
performance and fun possible within the controlled chaotic rigs; and multiple garage spaces for members’ vehicles and
confines of the test tracks. several race-prepped BMW M2 CS models for rent.

The only hiccup was the decidedly British weather. A downpour A light buffet of charcuterie, fresh vegetables, and decadent
had put an indefinite halt to the festivities before they could protein options was sprawled across the bar of the lounge, framed
begin. Guests huddled together as rain puddled at their feet. by walls adorned with priceless motorsport memorabilia. Though
Fortunately the row of impressive steeds, along with their the food was a delicious detour, most eyes remained on the large
minders, made for pleasant conversation. More charming still was TV screens displaying a live feed of the slowly emerging sun. The
the hosting venue—with the skies still falling, several covered golf track finally deemed drivable, guests quickly made their way back
carts were procured to whisk invitees to the main clubhouse for to the carts for their return to the paddock.
an early catered lunch.

Those curious to sample the Continental GT Speed’s or Bentayga
Speed’s capabilities are encouraged to contact their Bentley Palm
Beach advisor today, at BentleyPalmBeach.com.

18

9/7/2022 6:16:29 PM
2022-Fall-Winter Magazine_v3.indd 18
2022-Fall-Winter Magazine_v3.indd 18 9/7/2022 6:16:29 PM