TRAVERSE
CITY, Mich., Jan. 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amelia returns in 2024 with
a week-long celebration of motoring excellence. Attendees will
enjoy activities across Amelia
Island, Florida, including
opportunities to get behind the wheel of enthusiast cars old and
new, enjoy behind-the-scenes panels featuring racing legends like
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff
Gordon and buy their dream cars at auction. The weekend will
culminate in the illustrious 29th annual Amelia
Island Concours d'Elegance. The Amelia takes place February 29 to March 3, 2024.
"The Amelia is more than just the show field on Saturday and
Sunday, it's now a 4-day celebration of everything automotive,"
said Concours Vice Chairman Matt
Orendac. "Our guests will experience the cars from behind
the wheel, at the auction block and on the greens. You'll also be
able to meet and learn from the legends who raced them in
period."
The Amelia will host seminars featuring some of the greatest
racers in history including:
- Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Terry LaBonte and Ken
Shrader who will discuss 40 Years of Hendrick Motorsports
- Indianapolis 500 winners
Paul Tracy and Danny Sullivan will join Terry LaBonte and Ricky
Craven to discuss Close Finishes and Controversies
- Sports racing legend David
Donahue, rally pilot Jeff
Zwart and Pikes Peak racer and organizer Fred Veitch will host a discussion and viewing
of Pikes Peak Short Films
Visitors to The Amelia will be able to get behind the wheel, or
ride along, in a selection of classics as part of the Mobil 1
Hagerty Ride & Drive program throughout the weekend – a
complimentary offer available on a first come, first serve basis.
Guests can also experience the performance of new Porsche models
including the 911 GT3 as part of the Porsche Driving Experience.
This includes high-speed and autocross runs on a closed runway with
professional drivers like Hurley
Haywood. Tickets for the Porsche Driving Experience are
available here.
Broad Arrow Auctions is the official auction of The Amelia and
will offer 130 lots on Friday, March
1 and Saturday, March 2. Among
the highlights are the 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder "Lucybelle III",
the 1954 Dodge Firearrow IV by Carrozzeria Ghia and the 1938
Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe. For more information or
to register to bid, click here. Additional auctions the week of The
Amelia include Gooding and Company, Bonhams and a silent
auction held on-site at The Amelia.
There are plenty of events to enjoy throughout the week in
addition to Sunday's concours d'elegance. Cars and
Community returns on Saturday, March
2. Over 350 vehicles from all eras will gather on the
showfield, while an expanded RADwood celebrates the best of the 80s
and 90s, outfits included. The Annual Porsche Winemaker's
Dinner also returns to kick off the week, celebrating friends,
Porsches and the best in fine wines. The Hangar returns for its
second year on the evening of March
2. Finally, Porsche Club of America (PCA) will again host
the Werks Reunion at The
Amelia River Club on Friday March 1.
Werks Reunion is a Porsche focused
event open to PCA members featuring vintage air-cooled through
modern day models.
The Amelia's partners will showcase their latest products,
innovations and offer exclusive experiences over the course of the
weekend including Airbus Corporate Jets, BMW North America, Chopard
USA, Gateway Bronco, Griot's
Garage, Karma Automotive - who will be holding a global product
reveal, Lucid, McLaren, Mobil 1, Porsche Cars North America,
Reliable Carriers, RUF Automobile, Volkswagen of America
and WeatherTech.
About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving
driving and fueling car culture for future generations. The company
is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car
valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services,
immersive events and automotive entertainment custom made for the
67 million Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty
also operates in Canada and the
U.K. and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of over
800,000 who can't get enough of cars. As a purpose-driven
organization, Hagerty Impact aims to be a catalyst for positive
change across the issues that matter most to our teams, our
members, the broader automotive community, our shareholders and the
planet at large. For more information, please visit
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