This week, the city of Ormond Beach will hold the 7th installment of their centennial Birthplace of Speed Celebration. In 2003, the city began honoring top class racers, their cars and teams from the short period from 1903 to 1910, when Ormond Beach was the place to set land speed records.In 1909, "Wild" Bob Burman and Team Buick tested their stripped-down racer against an airplane, and won. That same car, called the Buick Bug 60s Special, is now owned by Jay Leno. Mr. Burman and Team Buick will be honored at this year's celebration.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The day starts with a classic car parade on the beach from the Cardinal Drive ramp to the Harvard Avenue ramp. The parade will be followed by a larger classic car show, entertainment and awards at Fortunato Park on John Anderson Drive and a public reception at The Casements. For car aficionados, the show will highlight vintage pre-1932 cars, with a mix of cars from the 1940s to 1960s. Live bands will play jazz and swing, and food will be free.
The car show attracts owners from all over Florida. For more information call the city at (386) 676-3241. (source: MyHometownNews)
We have a lot of fun here in Ormond Beach - contact me for details!
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