All Entries in the "Events" Category
2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Preview
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance returns to Amelia Island, Florida on March 11-14, 2010 to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Shepherded by Chairmen Bill Warner and Tom Cotter, the Amelia Island Concours has grown into one of the preeminent automotive events in the world, a must-see event year in and year out.
Held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia [...]
2010 Race Retro Information
This year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March, 2010, is serving up a hearty feast of cars for lovers of historic motor sport, giving enthusiasts to get up close to cars they usually only get a passing glimpse of on rally stages or race circuits.
Pushing the boundaries of historic motor [...]
2010 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Information
For anyone with a fondness for spring and an appreciation of the Italian way of life, Lake Como in April has always been hard to beat. And the world-famous Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is the perfect base for those looking to revel in the lakeside ambience rather than merely bed down for the night. Should [...]
2010 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance Information
The 2010 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance selected Martin Swig as the Honorary Chair of the event. A long-time supporter of the Palo Alto Concours, Swig annually sponsors the “Forgotten Treasures” and “Mille Miglia” trophies awarded to esoteric vehicles participating in the Concours.
“It’s great to be able to recognize Martin’s contributions to our event in [...]
Big Changes for Concours d’Elegance at Meadow Brook
The event previously known as the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance will now be using its legally recognized name, Concours d’Elegance of America, beginning with the 2010 event scheduled for July 25 at the Meadow Brook estate.
Founded in 1977, the Concours was originally operated by the Meadow Brook Hall and has been held on the grounds [...]
2010 Concorso Italiano to Feature 100 Years of Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. was founded on June 24, 1910 in Milan, Italy and the famed Italian car maker’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated at the 2010 Concorso Italiano.
Concorso Italiano plans to honor the marque in a variety of ways, headlined by the Centerpiece Display, a wide-ranging exhibit of Alfa Romeos from early street [...]
Goodwood Breakfast Club Sets Dates for 2010
Following on from another hugely successful year of the monthly Goodwood Breakfast Club events, the themes and timings for these popular Sunday morning meetings can now be confirmed for the 2010 season.
As in previous years, the majority of the Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings for 2010 will be held on the first Sunday of the month [...]
Audi Tradition Plans Full Schedule in 2010
Thirty years ago Audi introduced a sporty coupe with four-wheel-drive called the Quattro at the Geneva Motor Show, causing a great sensation that continues to build. Audi plans to commemorate the Quattro’s 30th anniversary in 2010, in addition to bringing attention to other famed Audi and Auto Union vehicles.
At the Techno Classica in [...]
La Dolce Vita Will Not Return to Monterey Week
Monterey Week will only have one Italian car event this year, as La Dolce Vita Automobili announced there are no plans to hold a second event in 2010. This ends the one-year battle between La Dolce Vita and Concorso Italiano for the hearts (and wallets) of Italian car enthusiasts visiting Monterey in August.
Event Co-Chair [...]
2010 Autosport International Racing Car Show – Photo Gallery
Story and photos by Simon Wright
For British motor sport fans, the 2010 season starts at the National Exhibition Centre, near Birmingham. Now in its 20th year, the Autosport show brings together the best of motorsport for the fans to enjoy. This year the show was officially opened by motor sport legend, Sir Stirling Moss. The [...]
Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Information
The fourth annual 2010 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will be held February 19-21 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida. A series of events will span over three days, all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, highlighted by the Concours on Sunday, February 21st.
GTO vs. GTO at Ferraris on the Vine 2010
Story and photos by Bob Weber
It was 1962, and fresh from a stint as a copywriter for Corvette advertising, David E. Davis Jr. was entrusted with the reins of an auto enthusiast magazine yet to find its niche, or voice: Car and Driver. Improbable to consider now in 2009, but at the time, the [...]
Formula 5000 Featured at Autosport International Show
The Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC) is planning a spectacular display of historic Formula 5000 cars to celebrate its growing UK-based historic race series for cars from the early 1970s. The category’s heyday is represented by at least seven exciting chassis from McLaren, Lola, Surtees, Chevron, Leda and Trojan that trace the progress of the [...]
2010 Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance Information
The Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance returns to the Marin County Fairgrounds for its second year on May 16, 2010. Having set the precedent as a world-class show and successful fundraiser for Hospice By The Bay, this year’s event will showcase 200 exotic and rare vehicles on the lawn and 16 beautiful classic wooden boats in [...]
2010 Salon Prive Information
Salon Prive, Europe’s largest dedicated display of luxury cars, supercars and rare classic cars, will return to the lawns of London’s Hurlingham Club, on July 21-23, 2010.
Also featuring a hand-picked selection of luxury goods – such as jewelery, watches and boats – and set in its famous, English garden party style, 2010 promises to [...]
Follow Sports Car Digest on Twitter