The Best in Show at the 2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festivals Concours dElegance was the 1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. }; CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Rev your engines, Chattanooga. 252 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[235 46]/Info 234 0 R/Length 92/Prev 369829/Root 236 0 R/Size 281/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Chattanooga Motorcar Festival announces 2022 dates. This foundation provides valuable analysis and brings advances in neurological medicine for the benefit of all. There are four locations within downtown Chattanooga that will see street closures and restrictions in the following week: The West Village, Riverfront Parkway at The Bend development (former Alstom site), Carter Street/Fort Street adjacent to the Chattanooga Convention Center, and the Tennessee Riverwalk. Detours will be posted for all northbound traffic via W 13th Street and Broad Street. We have street festivals, live music, food trucks, and the list goes on and on! Hayes was looking for cars similar to his 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe in hopes of getting some ideas for the restoration he is planning on undertaking. The auction blocks final day of operation is tomorrow. "And this weather is incredible.". Talk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Access will still be maintained for parking lot access on either end of the closure. The detour will continue to follow the previous route once utilized by the now-completed TDOT'sI-24 / Broad Street bridge reconstruction project to the Chestnut Street Trailhead. Details regarding festival operated shuttles, a full schedule of events, activities, tickets, attendee shuttles, and other useful information can be found on theChattanooga Motorcar Festival website. Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, Vintage Motorsport / Historic, RFK looking to keep building momentum after strong Dover run, Truex brothers sweep NASCAR national series races at Dover, Grosjean taking run of second places in his stride. Follow him on Twitter @BarryJC. The festival also includes a 2.75-mile grand prix at The Bend, as well as a Family Fun Zone. Tickets to the 2022 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Oct. 14-16 Now on Sale Jun 29, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jvstropus@gmail.com Tickets to the 2022 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Oct. 14-16 Now on Sale 18, at 11:30 p.m.: The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival has contacted all businesses affected by altered traffic patterns on Riverfront Parkway/W 19th Street with special accommodations being made for those on the west side within the racecourse. Founder Byron DeFoor says Our plans for 2022 include not only the core events that weve established since 2019, such as the Concours dElegance, the rallye and racing vintage, historic and even contemporary race cars on our uniquely designed race track, but many more fan- and family-friendly activities.. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. number: 3, Some, of course, left with one of their own. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Both Riley and Loeffler want to remind those bidding to do so responsibly and stay within your budget. The 2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival proved to be another success for the Fifty Plus Foundation, Inc., under whose aegis the event was created, led by event founder Byron DeFoor. By: RACER Staff. Spider from Rare Wheels Collection, pictured above. The three-day Festival returns for 2022 and you wont want to miss out! "prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,1079947/wdef.com/chattanooga&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1682972992&cust_params=category=Chattanooga%2CFeatured%2CLocal%20News&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wdef.com%2Fchattanooga-motorcar-festival-returns-to-scenic-city%2F&post=965430" Both modern and vintage race cars will be on that track during each day of the festival. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", See more of Chattanooga, TN Local - News Break on Facebook Riverfront Parkway will be reduced to one lane, one-way traffic northbound only. The 2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival proved to be another success for the Fifty Plus Foundation, Inc., under whose aegis the event was created, led by event founder Byron DeFoor. race course in downtown Chattanooga to host wheel-to-wheel competition during its second festival on Oct. 15-17, 2021. %PDF-1.5 % The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival detail_page_enabled: true, Access to businesses will be maintained with detours via Boynton Drive and W Main Street. BeginningSunday, at noon until Tuesday, Oct. 18: The following locations will be closed on Monday, at 6 p.m. until Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m.: The following locations will be closed on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. until Monday, Oct. 17, at midnight: The following location will be closed on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, Oct. 16 at midnight: ViewCDOT's map ofeventsand road closuresfor full details of these activities and other projects underway in our public space. |+n" 7BCE,@ Pg!g@NbpB>#V)*XE(4eNzk"8lG>~c)H4}[(ySAp"b'3:_l=>1M13?%]gto1z]qY2,]%l~N#3O=2-b element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", We are your neighbors. Public activities start Friday morning and end Sunday night. partner_name: "WDEF", Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. widget: true, Use caution as a high number of pedestrians is expected in this area. 235 0 obj <> endobj Please follow any instructions officers may give. The 2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival proved to be another success for the Fifty Plus Foundation, Inc., under whose aegis the event was created, led by event founder Byron . We respect your privacy, The three-day Festival returns for 2022 and you wont want to miss out! The first year it was won by a 1928 Auburn 8-115, so there's lots of variety at the show. Mark Kennedy & Ken Gross on the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. The 2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival proved to be another success for the Fifty Plus Foundation, Inc., under whose aegis the event was created, led by event founder Byron DeFoor. hb```J A8i$8X3hnagu`5'3czX[i>IAM z Chattanooga Motorcar Festival The three-day Festival returns for 2022 and includes a Concours d'Elegance, the Canossa Fall Rally Chattanooga, The Pace Grand Prix at The Bend, a Mecum Auctions event, and many more family-friendly activities! "It's our first time here," Sherman said. While he was talking, Candace took out her phone to show off a picture she's taken of a vintage Studebaker coupe. W 8th Street between Pine Street and Broad Street. discovery: { For those that can't make it to the grounds, a Road Rallye will put the cars on display through Chattanooga. orientation: "portrait", Mobile App|Weather App | WDEF Email Sign Up, More to the Story with Staley: Roller Derby, Chattanooga Electric Bike Co. to hold grand opening. virtual: false, ", Asked if he might bid on a car during the auction, he said, "It's not a hard no, but the boss is right over there.". Hundreds of spectators gathered downtown earlier this afternoon to get a close and personal look at hundreds of classic American cars. Fort Street will be closed between W 13th Street and W 14th Street. endstream endobj startxref The key man behind the whole event is Byron Defoor. Your ticket gets you access to the Concours dElegance, the Canossa Fall Rally Chattanooga, the Pace Grand Prix at the Bend, the Gathering of the Greats Ferrari Edition, a Mecum Auctions event, a Family Fun Zone which includes a ferris wheel, carnival swing, yard games, drawing zone, and more. All Rights Reserved. For those who missed their chance to bid on a classic vehicle today, no worries. Carter Street northbound will be closed between W 11th Street and W 13th Street, however, access will be maintained in both directions for the Marriott / Convention Center Parking Garage on the north side of the closure. "I like 'em all," he said. After an auspicious launching of the Festival in 2019 and missing 2020 because of the pandemic, the Festival returned in 2021 to greet more than 20,000 attendees to the three-day affair which included a Concours dElegance, a road rallye through the Tennessee countryside, an all-new purpose-built approximate two-mile racetrack hosting vintage and historic racing through the streets of the Scenic City, a Mecum Auctions event, and many more family-friendly activities. "My wife surprised me with the tickets. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival today announced the date for their third event next year. Saturday, October 8, 2022 Chattanooga Division of Transportation welcomes the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival the week of Oct. 9-17. The three-day Festival returns for 2022 and will include a Concours d'Elegan. publisher_id: "7057", CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Rev your engines, Chattanooga. } } October is a perfect time to visit Chattanooga and enjoy the mild fall climate and all the exciting activities the Festival provides. Homicide Prosecutor Asked To Resign, DA Wamp Says, UTC Announces Launch Of Research Institute, GBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Dalton, 7-Story Embassy Suites Planned Downtown In $54 Million Project, Health Department Alerts Public Of Recent Spike Of Overdoses In Young Children In Hamilton County, Scenic City Clay Arts Appoints New Executive Director, Devonda M. Manghane Releases New Children's Book, Young Author Boston McClarty Speaks At Psi State TN Luncheon Meeting, PSC Announces May Program With The Reneaus, PODCAST: Mike Costa Interviews Chattanooga State President Rebecca Ashford, General Duke Z. 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Manghane, originally from Chattanooga, has a new children's book out, Mickie's Heart. Traffic exiting W 12th Street can only access Carter Street southbound. All rights reserved. We have street festivals, live music, food trucks, and the list goes on and on! Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. The next Festival will be on the weekend of October 14-16, 2022. fb h On Friday, Hayes was inside the Chattanooga Convention Center in the holding area studying the hundreds of cars being readied for the Mecum Car Auction taking place there as part of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. As the auctioneer announced its final bid as the winner at $10,000, a 1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula began its dance across the stage.