Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg – Luxury Lifestyle Motorsports Display

The Festivals of Speed features a display of some of the world's most exclusive and exotic sports cars, as well as custom motorcycles, high-performance boats and luxury goods. The likes of Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti and Porsche will all be present and accounted for. The event takes place three times a year, each in a different destination in Florida. The next opportunity to catch this amazing show is at the Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg 2012. If you are within driving distance, this is a must see for any automotive enthusiast or those who enjoy the fast life.
The Luxury Lifestyle Motorsports Display will be set up at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. On-site cafes will be serving excellent cuisine while smooth jazz plays in the background. In addition, there will be wine tastings, fashion shows and cigar smokes. This is a high-class showing with magnificent execution. We have the good fortune to have plenty of tickets for this event and are hosting a giveaway contest. Check out the requirements after the jump…

Motorsports Gathering & Luxury Lifestyle Display

North Straub Park, St. Petersburg

Ex-Briggs Cunningham Maserati Tipo 61 “Birdcage” A Stellar Headliner in Scottsdale

Russo and Steele is thrilled to announce the early headline consignment of a historic Maserati Tipo 61 “Birdcage” sportsracer to the upcoming Scottsdale auctions in January. Famed engineer Giulio Alfieri’s magnum opus, the radical “Birdcage” was so-named after its prominent tubular-steel framework and returned the venerable ‘Trident’ to the winners circle from its first outing. Just 22 were built in all from 1959 to early 1961 along Tipo 60 and 61 variations, with the car operated almost exclusively by famous privateers. Today, it remains as highly coveted for its sheer beauty as its outstanding tally of victories.

Numbered 2459, this exceptional Tipo 61 “Birdcage” was built for American sporting legend Briggs Cunningham, race-prepped by Alfred Momo, and primarily driven by two-time SCCA Driver of the Year Walt Hansgen to three wins and a second-place podium finish during 1960. Star drivers for 1961 included Hansgen, Dick Thompson, and Augie Pabst, with one win plus third and fourth-place finishes for 1961. A high-speed crash with Pabst at Daytona ended its early racing career and years later, 2459 was resurrected under a noted Maserati collector with the frame based on original factory drawings and the restoration completed by noted UK expert Steve Hart. Completed in 2010 and complete with an official HTP, 2459 was most recently displayed at the Kuwait Concours d’Elegance in 2012. Purposefully beautiful, expertly rebuilt, and steeped in racing history with many of the greatest Americans in motorsport, this “Birdcage” is simply an outstanding find in every conceivable respect.
Following a great Las Vegas debut, we are now gearing up for our famous Scottsdale, Arizona auction. Scheduled for January 15th to the 19th, the event will continue to deliver our signature blend of exceptional automotive offerings, gala lifestyle events, and of course, our electrifying “auction in the round” experience.

Year Round Festivals Of Speed

The Festivals of Speed was founded as the ultimate luxury lifestyle showcase for discerning enthusiasts with a passion for all forms of transportation. With a series of extremely special events scheduled throughout the year, Festivals of Speed joins the very best in automotive, aircraft, marine and motorcycle transportation with the finest culinary, wine, spirits, and fashion for the ultimate luxury experience.  Unlike many automotive events that simply occur annually the Festivals of Speed hold a number of events annually; giving car enthusiasts ample opportunities to revel in unique experiences throughout the year.

 

Following a huge showing in 2011, Festivals of Speed expanded the St. Petersburg event this year and drew attendance numbers in the tens of thousands. Attendees experienced incredible vehicles by Koenigsegg, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Aston-Martin, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, and more. Included in this collection was the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, Fisker Karma, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, a 1955 1956 and 1957 serial number one Corvette Collection, Koenigsegg CCXR,
and many other unique collector vehicles to make for a very rare and diverse showing of automotive design.
The weekend of May 5th and May 6th 2012, Festivals of Speed once again held a Motorsports Gathering & Luxury Lifestyle Display at the Mission Inn Resort and Club to benefit the Alliance Healthcare Foundation.

 

During this unique event weekend, the spectacular rolling countryside surrounding this Northwest Orlando resort played host to the world’s finest vintage and contemporary vehicles set for display on the plush fairway of the Mission Inn Resort & Club’s Championship Golf Course. Enthusiasts came out in the masses for the opportunity to appreciate automotive masterpieces of design and engineering in a setting that was both festive and elegant.
The return of the Festivals of Speed at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes will mark its 7th Annual Festivals of Speed at this location.  The weekend will kick off with the Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception on
November 30, 2012. Guests will enjoy vibrant cocktails from a premium brands open bar and indulge in sumptuous, themed food displays while experiencing the world’s most exotic vehicles in an actual aircraft hangar at Orlando International Airport. As for entertainment, a one-of-a kind, high-energy jazz orchestra will perform featuring some of the best entertainers and musicians the industry has to offer. A live and silent auction and poker tournament will benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
On Saturday, December 1st, Festivals of Speed will host an exclusive Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner & Louis XIII de Rémy Martin tasting experience. This culinary event is to be held at the nationally known, Norman’s restaurant located at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, which will be closed to all but Festivals of Speed guests for this very special evening.
The weekend concludes on Sunday December 2nd, with the Motorsports Collection Display of over 300 exotic cars, motorcycles, boats and aircraft. Guests will view the rarest in vintage and contemporary vehicles all amongst the splendor and hospitality of the beautiful Grande Lakes property. However, the Festivals of Speed doesn’t end here.  This 7th Annual Festivals of Speed, Nov. 30 – Dec 2, simply leads up to the organizations large-scale main event on the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront on Sunday, April 1st.
Tickets for the Festivals of Speed Jet Port Reception, Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner and Sunday main event VIP pavilion can be purchased in advance at http://jordan-picture-blog.blogspot.com/ or by calling 352-385-9450. Main event general admission tickets, are available either online or onsite at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes on Sunday, December 2.