The Third annual St. Petersburg “Festivals of Speed” will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida in Vinoy Park on Sunday February 26, 2006 with a collection of the worlds leading “Super Cars†in attendance. Ferrari FXX, Bugatti Veyron, Maserati MC 12, Porsche GT1 and others all ready for display. 
Festivities begin on Friday, February 24th with a “Jet Hop” reception. Participants, sponsors and guests will gather in an actual aircraft hanger for a festive evening as they indulge in cocktails from a premium brands open bar and enjoy Martini’s from a sculptured ice bar. As for culinary options, guests will delight their palette with food from themed food stations On display will be a fabulous display of exotic cars, luxurious aircraft, custom motorcycles and high speed boats. Smooth Jazz, a live/silent auction and drawings to win luxury items are a part of the fun.
On Saturday the 25th a “Yacht Hop” will take place 12pm-3pm. As guests arrive, valets will escort attendees to a watercraft at the Renaissance Vinoy Marina. Once on board, guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres while having the opportunity to fully experience the grandeur of these magnificent vessels.
Saturday evening will see a reception at the Four Diamond Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Guests will gather for a very special evening as they enjoy cocktails from a premium brands open bar and indulge in a wide array of culinary delights. Live music, silent auctions benefiting the Children’s Dream Fund and festive Martini bars will add to the excitement. Tickets to the Friday and Saturday receptions are available, but limited. For information on attending, contact event organizers. [PRWEB]
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Second Chance Garage’s staff of writers have collectively over 50 years experience in restoring classic cars, and have personally restored over 20 cars. They have done everything from complete engine rebuilds and painting to chrome plating and upholstery. Its Editor-In-Chief, Les Jackson, is a renowned automotive writer and mechanical engineer.
The Website features over 600 pages of in-depth, easy-to-read articles on all aspects of the car restoration hobby. Departments include Auto-Theory, which describes how things are supposed to work. If you don’t know how it works, you can’t fix it.
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Where can you find nearly 300 beautiful hot rods and planes in one place? At the 16th annual Cameron Park [near Sacramento, CA] Show & Shine / Fly-in on Saturday October 1st. [PRWEB Sep 28, 2005]
The New York City Concours d’Elegance will hold a press conference at the Audi Forum (250 Park Avenue), 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. The first annual New York City Concours d’Elegance will take place at historic Wollman Rink in Central Park on September 30th through October 2nd, 2005. Rare and famous automobiles, an internationally renowned judging panel, automobile aficionados, celebrities, and an exclusive atmosphere: all the elements for a fun-filled weekend that celebrates the design, elegance and power of unique automobiles. [PRWEB Sep 18, 2005]
Fall is in the air and it is time for Sunday drives and time with family. Join us on Sunday, October 2nd for the 8th annual fall car show in Kingwood Town Center. The title sponsor for this year’s event is Doctor Larry’s Automotive Specialists, and proceeds from the event will be donated to the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief Fund. This year’s event will also feature a canned food drive to support the Houston Food Bank in its Katrina Relief efforts. The car show is also sponsored by A-Line Auto Parts and AC/Delco, Tejas Toyota Scion, Deerbrook Forest Chrysler Jeep, Hooters, the Kingwood Chamber of Commerce, Game Force, My Little Juel and Kingwoodnow.com. [PRWEB Sep 13, 2005]
Rare 1930 Model SJ Torpedo Phaeton and 1930 Model J Convertible Coupe Join Other Classic Luxury Marques at RM’s Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Auction – August 6, 2005 [PRWEB Jul 1, 2005]
Custom Motors, Southern California’s premier Cobra facility announces expansion of its installation and service facility. [PRWEB Jun 9, 2005]
Connecticut’s newest restoration facility holds it’s First Annual Muscle Car Expo and Car Show to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. [PRWEB May 14, 2005]
Country Superstar Alan Jackson’s Cobra, Autographed by Carroll Shelby, Joins Over 400 Classic Cars At Michigans Largest Collector Car Show & Auction at the Novi Expo Center, Novi, Michigan – April 22, 23 & 24th, 2005 [PRWEB Apr 17, 2005]
CollectorCarTraderOnline.com, a division of Trader Publishing Company, launches ExoticTraderOnline.com, a Web site dedicated to buying and selling Exotic vehicles. [PRWEB Mar 30, 2005]