Cars and Coffee is happening Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at Auto Motorplex. Come and check it out! All makes, models from old to new. Cars usually start showing up around 7am until late morning. We’ll see you there! Map it: 8200 Audubon Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 612-850-8398 [...more]
This years Wheels of Italy show was nothing short of impressive. Personally, when I think of tracking down rare and exotic Italian cars, both old and new, then assembling them to show in Minnesota, it seems like quite the challenge. Year after year that proves to be far from true for WOI founder, Dan Schaefer [...] [...more]
In the upper Midwestern U.S. Italian cars are a fairly uncommon site. But with the vision of Dan Schaefer and the founders of Wheels of Italy, Italian motoring enthusiast and drivers come together in one setting. As the event title says, Wheels of Italy celebrates all things Italian on Wheels. From scooters to cars, trucks [...] [...more]
Every year there are certain events we like to revisit. One reason being they offer a new and unique angle on vehicles or in this case watercraft being displayed. The MN Lakes Maritime Museum puts together a nice display of boats on beautiful Lake Darling at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN. Boats and Maritime memorabilia [...] [...more]
EXPERIENCE MONTEREY CLASSIC CAR WEEK BY WINNING A TRIP FOR TWO Monterey, California (June 1, 2011) – The idea for an opportunity to provide automotive enthusiasts a chance to experience Monterey’s Classic Car Week was born from the continued amazement by many lifelong automotive enthusiasts proclamations that they’ve never been to Monterey, CA during this [...] [...more]
The Southeast Region of the Ferrari Club of America hosted its International Meet June 8-12 in beautiful Savannah, GA. Bob and Connie Schmitt of Jacksonville, Fl captured a few photos to share with our readers. The event was incredible with a wonderful venue for the Concours and the recently renovated Grand Prix track to top [...] [...more]
Alfa’s On The Lawn has become one of our favorite grassroots type events here at The Motoring Journal. It is held at a private residence in Florida by the owner of Black Barts Emporium. This picnic is an easy, laid back atmosphere where the theme is simple, bring a dish to share and park your [...] [...more]
The Art that moves us 2011 Auburn Display Concours d’Elegance of America Announces Track Event TROY, MI–The Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s (formerly held at Meadow Brook Hall) is pleased to announce the First Annual Concours Track Event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). Owners of classic cars [...] [...more]
“La Carrera Panamericana (1950-1954) was one of the most famous events in auto racing history. Many of the worlds best drivers put their skills to the test across Mexico at full throttle. The event was revived as an open-road race in 1988 and for twenty-plus years has offered both experienced racers and novices an opportunity [...] [...more]
Lamborghini Club America Names Roger Wiersema as New President –Longtime Supercar Veteran to Lead Official Lamborghini Club America Towards Growth and Expansion– Orinda, CA – April 8, 2010 – Lamborghini Club America, the world’s largest organization of members representative of Lamborghini owners and enthusiasts, announced today the appointment of Roger Wiersema as president after former [...] [...more]
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