TSC EVENTS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL "WINTER PARK CONCOURS d'ELEGANCE" EXOTIC CAR SHOW TO BENEFIT CHARITY.

WINTER PARK, FL- July 2002- TSC EVENTS INC. will present the first annual "WINTER PARK CONCOURS d'ELEGANCE" to take place on Winter Park's fashionable Park Avenue, October 19th & 20th. du Pont REGISTRY MAGAZINE to be "Founding Sponsor".

Festivities begin on Saturday with an event which follows in the footsteps of such renown shows as PEBBLE BEACH in California and the CAVALLINO CLASSIC in Palm Beach, Florida. The "TOUR D' WINTER PARK" will feature an array of exotic cars traveling throughout Picturesque downtown Winter Park following the winding roads of it's unique and scenic neighborhoods. The tour will end with drivers gathering for a lakeside luncheon at the WINDSONG development.

Later that evening car owners, sponsors and guests will attend a ticketed charitable evening Gala at the ALBIN POLASEK SCULPTURE MUSEUM. This elegant lakeside affair will feature fabulous foods, ice sculptures, live music and a live and silent auction to benefit charity. A select few exotic cars will also be on display during the gala. For information on attending, contact show organizers.

The main attraction for automotive enthusiasts will be the "Concours d'elegance" which takes place on Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm. Approximately 100 rare and exotic cars will be parked for display on Park Avenue. Featured will be an impressive selection of automotive marques including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche and others. The theme of the Concours will be the Art of Automotive Design. Cars from 1950 to 2002 will be shown with no two alike. This will show the evolution of each marques design for the last 50+ years. Founding Sponsor, Mr. Tom du Pont of the du Pont Registry had this to say…"the du Pont Registry is excited to be involved with such a wonderful event. Our goal is to see this show become an annual destination for automotive enthusiasts everywhere." Although no fee will be charged to attend, show owners are asking attendees to make a donation to the event charity by purchasing a program guide.

According to Chip Weston, Winter Park's Director of Economic and Cultural Development, "We are very enthusiastic to be hosting such an extraordinary event here in Winter Park. We are looking forward to a long lasting relationship with both the show organizers and the owners of these magnificent cars." Joyce Crabtree agreed with fellow show organizer Bob Tallgren when he had this to say, "Our goal is to create a show that features a fine selection of hand picked exotic cars displayed at a location that offers a cultural and comfortable backdrop". When asked why Winter Park was chosen for this event, Joe Sabatini, also an organizer had this to say "We were searching for a city that would reflect the very same characteristics of the exotic automobiles that we display…the very essence of elegance with an uncompromising commitment to perfection…we feel Winter Park has those qualities…"
    As for entertainment, attendees can expect to stroll through Central Park while enjoying light Jazz and a "ringside" view of the cars on display. In addition, merchants will roll out the red carpet with wine tastings, a vintage cigar smoke and other unique events. The city offers a dizzying selection of sidewalk cafes to dine at and take in all the action. The Grand Finale will take place on Sunday afternoon with over thirty trophy's being awarded and a "Parade of Winning cars" to acknowledge the award winning cars and owners.
Supporting sponsors include SUNTRUST, FERRARI OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ULTIMATE MOTORWORKS, WINDSONG, FIELDS BMW, MERCEDES-BENZ OF ORLANDO, BARI ITALIAN FOODS, MRI INC., THE WESTIN GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL & EUROTECH.




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