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Rotarians Treated to Preview of 2024 Highlands Motoring Festival June 6-9
Written By: Rotary Club of Highlands | Issue: Whats News
L to R: Ricky Siegel, Highlands Motoring Festival Chair and Dave O’Harra, President, Rotary Club of Highlands
Ricky Siegel, Chairman of the 2024 Highlands Motoring Festival, recently previewed Festival highlights for Rotary Club of Highlands members. The Festival now includes four days of events including driving tours of our glorious mountain roads, a car parade, “Classics in the Park” a Judged Car Show, the “Horsepower Gala” at the Vineyard at High Holly, and a “High Octane” social and car gathering. The Motoring Festival runs June 6-9.
Now in its 17th year, the Motoring Festival draws enthusiasts from all over the world and its Classics In The Park show will include over 80 entries, some of them rarely seen outside of private collections or auto museums. Former Chair Mark Chmar described several gems in the show which is themed “Pre-War Classics” and will include a 1909 “Horseless Carriage” sold by Sears & Roebuck, a 1934 Packard, two Pierce Arrows (1911 and 1927) and a 1914 Peugeot L45 that raced in the Indy 500 five times – one time driven by Eddie Rickenbacker!
The Festival team is especially proud that Bill Warner, founder of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, will give an informative and humorous presentation about his many automotive endeavors including his personal insights into “The Cuban Car Culture” at the “Horsepower Gala” on Saturday evening, June 8.
Proceeds from Motoring Festival are expected to top $100,000 and will benefit the Community Care Clinic, The Literacy and Learning Center and Reach of Macon County. Driving tours and evening events are ticketed events. Other events are free — donations deeply appreciated. For more information visit: www.highlandsmotoringfestival.com
Daily activity schedule:
Thursday June 6, 2024:
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Driving Tour 8:15am-4:00pm
Friday June 7, 2024:
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Driving 8:15am to 3:15pm
Main Street Parade of Classic Cars 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Saturday June 8, 2024:
“Classics in the Park” Judged Car Show in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 9:30am to 4pm
“Horsepower Gala” at High Holly Vineyard 6pm to 9pm
Sunday June 9, 2024:
“High Octane” Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. 8:30am to 11am
Highlands Motoring Festival: Horsepower Gala at The Vineyard at High Holly
Spend the evening socializing with others who share your passion for classic automobiles.
