The year 2019 is going to bring a lot of exciting car shows and auto events for car fanatics. You might want to create a bucket list just to enjoy the feeling of crossing off the event once you are done with it.
Given below is the list of the most awaited auto events and car shows that are going to take place this year in America. Even if you are unable to enjoy them all this year, you can still book them for the next year.
You are bound to have a blast at these events whether you are a vintage car fanatic or a fan of motorsports, a car collector, or someone who just wants to enjoy the experience.
Woodward Dream Cruise
This is going to be one of the biggest auto events of the year as it has been successful in attracting 1.5 million people and up to fifty thousand participants from all over the world. The event is expected to be held on the 17th of August on a Saturday.
This cruise-in is considered the biggest one-day auto event in the history of this planet. The event will showcase one of the classiest vehicles from around the globe. The newest Japanese vehicles and the vintage Italian supercars are also expected to be showcased along with the latest ones.
King of the Hammers Buggy
The event dedicated to Hammers buggy is expected to take place on the 8th of February and will also feature fun activities like rock climbing and desert racing in the Johnson Valley, California. This event will showcase the hardest off-roading races that most people can only imagine.
The event usually lasts for about a week which includes five races along with other tricky activities. This year, over four hundred racers from around the world are expected to compete for a 200-mile off-road race which is supposed to be completed within fourteen hours. Chase vehicles are not allowed, hence the racers must be well-equipped to repair their vehicle, at least enough to reach the designated pit stops.
Redwood at the Petersen Museum
This car show will present some of the most wanted and rarest vehicles from the 80s and the 90s. The event is usually held at the Petersen Museum on the fourth Saturday of February. Customized cars, imported from Europe and Japan, are also expected to be showcased at the event.
Hershey National Fall Meet
This legendary flea market is expected to be held on the 9th of October and will carry on till the 12th. The Hershey National Fall Meet is one of the largest car shows in the world which features the classics, antique car parts, and other products of the same sort.
Each year, the event is attended by over ten thousand vendors from various parts of the world. If you are unable to find a specific car part or a vehicle at this event, then you may as well consider it impossible to find it at all.
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500 is a race which has been taking place since the year 1911 to this day. This year, it is expected to be held on 24th May. This legendary racing event has showcased and introduced many famous racers such as Foyt, Unser, and Andretti.
Monterey Car Week
Held on the 9th of August, the Monterey Car Week is expected to continue till the 17th of the same month. The event consists of multiple car shows, racing events which include only vintage cars, and cruise-ins. The exhibition will include the rarest classics and the latest exotic cars as well.
Bonneville Speed Week
The Bonneville Speed Week is going to take place on the 10th of August and is expected to continue for six days. This weeklong event will also showcase every type of vehicle that you can ever think of.
Do not miss this event because if you do, you will end up missing out on the automotive experience of the year. Situated in Utah, the event will showcase the attempts for breaking the Land Speed Record (LSR). The event has been running since the 1930s, which has made it one of the most exciting events on every motorsport fan’s bucket list.