SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI) today announced that Net Optics, Inc. has become a sponsor of the inaugural Mille Miglia North America Tribute (MMNAT) and 25th annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance, taking place later this month.
In addition, Net Optics Founder Eldad Matityahu will compete in the 1,000-mile open road driving event, taking to the California roadways in a 1954 Corvette.
Bringing the 84-year-old spirit of the Italian “Red Arrow” to the Golden State, MMNAT will begin in Santa Barbara on October 25, and cover 1,000 miles of stunning coastal routes and historic back roads through California’s Central Coast, Monterey Peninsula and Bay Area.
Abiding by the elite standards set by the Italian Mille Miglia, MMNAT will feature European and American vehicles manufactured between 1927 and 1957. Alfa Romeos, Austin-Healeys, Ferraris and other treasured collector cars will take to the California roadways.
The conclusion of the MMNAT will coincide with the start of the 25th annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance, which will celebrate its silver Anniversary with some of the biggest names and brands in the automotive industry. The weekend will feature the Worldwide Classics Automotive Show on Saturday, October 29, followed by the traditional Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. Weekend festivities will also include the 2nd Annual Vino d’Elegance, featuring tastings from some of California’s finest wineries, exclusive cooking demonstrations from “Hell’s Kitchen” Chef Scott Liebfried, and book signings by author of the best-selling novel Sideways and the recently released Vertical, Rex Pickett.
“We are thrilled and honored to serve as Sponsors to the Mille Miglia North America Tribute, in the spirit of the world’s most famous endurance race,” said Eldad Matityahu, Founder of Net Optics, Inc. “To be a part of the tradition and challenge that define this international event enriches the lives of everybody involved and fulfills my lifelong automotive passion. The precision engineering, craftsmanship and innovation that created these classic automobiles inspires my leadership of my own company, and I look forward with the highest anticipation to participating in this unique adventure.”
About Net Optics, Inc.
Net Optics is the leading provider of Intelligent Access and Monitoring Architecture solutions that deliver real-time IT visibility, monitoring and control. As a result, businesses achieve peak performance in network analytics and security. More than 7,000 enterprises, service providers and government organizations—including 85 percent of the Fortune 100—trust Net Optics’ comprehensive smart access hardware and software solutions to plan, scale and future-proof their networks through an easy-to-use interface. Net Optics maintains a global presence through leading OEM partner and reseller networks.
ABOUT STRATUS MEDIA GROUP
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, with offices in Los Angeles, California; New York City, NY; Geneva, Switzerland; and Perugia, Italy, Stratus Media Group, Inc. (SMDI) is an owner, operator, producer, and marketer of live entertainment events. In addition, the company owns Stratus Rewards Visa White Card, an ultra-exclusive consumer rewards marketing and redemption program, providing premium redemption benefits to members in the form of VIP event access, luxury trips, private jet travel, luxury automobiles, high-end merchandise and other rewards.
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