The website has an online registration form (under the menu item "Participants") Click here to keep in touch with the emerging plans.
Here is the official Press Release issued today (April 2)
Motoring Treasures assemble in Charlottetown
PEI International Motoring Festival taking place July 25-26
Charlottetown, April 2, 2009- Classic elegance will meet modern technology this summer as hundreds of motoring enthusiasts descend on the Island’s capital to showcase the treasures of the automobile industry, both past and present.
Set against the backdrop of the stunning waterfront in Historic Downtown Charlottetown, the PEI International Motoring Festival will celebrate the best in North American and Foreign make automobiles ranging from heritage vehicles to exotic cars. Moreover, brands not usually seen on Prince Edward Island will be displayed for the enjoyment of all.
Promoter Daniel Manibal, known on the Island for organizing Tour de PEI, is quick to point out that this is no ordinary car show. “The PEI International Motoring Festival will present a diverse assortment of vehicles from yesterday, today, and tomorrow- all in a single family-friendly festival. There will be something for everyone - from brand new Porsches and pristine old Mustangs, to antique British cars, you will have it all at the IMF!”
Entertainment including a radio-controlled race track, live Beatles tribute band, children’s activities and classic car movies will help to complete the Festival atmosphere.
The 2009 inaugural event is scheduled to take place July 25-26, in Confederation Landing Park.
In addition to the vehicle and vendor show, motoring enthusiasts will be given the unique opportunity to register for a professional racing course scheduled for the following weekend, August 1-2, 2009 in Slemon Park. Under the professional direction of instructors from Pole Position Driving School, participants will take part in driving lessons as well as lapping sessions on a 2km oval circuit on the Slemon Park airport tarmac. Benoit Bergeron, founder of Pole Position Driving School and a former Formula Atlantic racer, describes his new course as a “unique opportunity to perfect both security at the wheel and driving skill”.
For more information, including detailed schedules and online registration, please visit the PEI International Motoring Festival website, www.peiimf.com.
5 comments:
I'm not sure what to think of this major revision to the show. I'm sure it will improve the numbers and it will be great to see lots of other cars that haven't been seen at this show, but I wonder if we'll lose some of the focus and atmosphere previously seen.
One good point, though - it's a couple weekends later than before, which means I'll be able to get there this year unlike I previously thought! I'll be back from my honeymoon earlier that week so I'm now free to make it out this year. :-)
Well, Mark, it sounds like congratulations are in order. Now if you could have the wedding in the Fredericton area, I'm sure we could put together quite an assortment of British cars for a wedding convoy. :-)
Thank you David! We're getting quite excited - just 3 months now.
Unfortunately the wedding is in Hampton...but we will need to find something to chauffeur us from church to reception!
It seems that the Friday evening meet-n-greet at Bob's place is a thing of the past. Darn! For me that was a BIG part of the charm of the weekend.
Bob E.
My dad & I are still planning on coming up to PEI from Boston. I know we'll miss the Friday meet & greet too, but perhaps some of the folks could get the word out to get together at some place Friday night?
Just a thought
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