The sixteenth Annual “Boca Raton Concours d’Class,” offered by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation, returns to The Boca Raton this weekend, February 24-26. The total weekend of automobiles and stars, celebrities and festivities, will draw guests from across the globe and culminate with a world-class show of collector automobiles and cycles.
This yr’s weekend flagship Concours will probably be hosted by Grand Marshal Wayne Carini. All proceeds from the occasion profit the Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Broward County.
Actor/comic David Spade will present the laughs throughout Saturday night time’s “Grand Gala,” as racing legend Dale Earnhardt Jr., GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra, and Mindy Holman, Chair of Holman Enterprises, will every be honored with “Automotive Lifetime Achievement” awards.
Based and directed by Rita and Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group, the Boca Raton Concours d’Class is the world’s largest Concours owned by a charity, and absolutely advantages the Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Broward County, which serves hundreds of at-risk youth.
“To this point, the occasion has raised greater than $10 million for the charity,” mentioned Occasion Co-Founder Rita Case.
This yr’s occasion Chair is Frank Peña, President of Potamkin Auto Group.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, Feb. 24: Concours weekend kicks-off with a Non-public VIP Welcome Reception at The Boca Raton. This invitation-only occasion is completely for “Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award” winners, “Large Wheel” Members, Celeb Visitors and VIP Sponsors.
Saturday, Feb. 25: The Grand Gala Dinner and Public sale at The Boca Raton will deal with visitors to a chic cocktail reception, gourmand dinner and the possibility to bid on beautiful public sale objects together with unique trip packages and one-of-a-kind experiences. Through the night, Concours’ Chairs will acknowledge the three “Automotiv Lifetime Achievement” award winners. The night will conclude with an unique stay efficiency by actor and comic David Spade.
Sunday, Feb. 26: The weekend pinnacle sixteenth Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Class, offered by the Rick Case Automotive Group, will characteristic 200 meticulously restored automobiles and bikes from each interval—some one in every of a form. Grand Marshal Wayne Carini, host of tv’s “Chasing Basic Automobiles,” will stroll the present area, as judges critique these masterpieces and meet the homeowners, who’re competing for prime prizes and nationwide recognition.
This yr’s Concours’ pays homage to the Marque of the 12 months: Pre-Battle Cadillac. Moreover, this yr’s Vehicle Collector of the 12 months, Jack Boyd Smith Jr., will showcase impeccable examples of the 1937 Wire 812 Phaeton Convertible (initially owned by Amelia Earhart), the 1933 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron (one in every of fewer than 20 nonetheless in existence) and a number of other different automotive rarities. A lot of these masterpieces introduced again to their authentic splendor by this yr’s Restoration Firm of the 12 months, LaVine Restorations.
Meals and beverage: Along with “Seize and Go” choices on Sunday, The Boca Raton eating places—Sadelle’s, Palm Court docket and Mulligans—all will probably be open through the Concours weekend.
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