The events during this week will be hosted at some of Newport’s most notable locations; the historic mansions of Bellevue Avenue, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Audrain Automobile Museum, local city and state parks.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame and will be open from 10 am to 5 pm Thursday through Sunday. It will be the Coucours Village for the week and offer autos on display, food from local vendors and a family zone.
Award-winning artists will perform throughout the week alongside some of the most beautiful automobiles. Celebrity seminars and book signings will also be held at the Tennis Hall of Fame, eminent motoring enthusiasts such as Jay Leno and others will be in attendance.
The city of Newport has long celebrated the essence of history, luxury & sport, and we are proud to add another chapter to Newport’s book of automotive fascination. The sporting history of Newport dates back to before our country was formally established; the city was a major trading center with other East Coast ports like New York City and Charleston, South Carolina. Over the years, Newport turned into an epicenter for American sailing, with casuals and competitors tuned into major events like the America’s Cup that took place here throughout time.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the Vanderbilt family called Newport their home. As an heir to one of the grandest fortunes in our country’s history, William Kissam Vanderbilt – Willie K for short – had strong interests in yachting and horse racing, but automobiles gripped his attention when they became accessible at the turn of the century. In what’s considered the first sanctioned oval-track race in our country’s history, Willie K. raced wealthy friends and fellow pioneering gear-heads at Newport’s Aquidneck Park horse track, where the Newport State Airport now resides.
There will be The Tour d’Elgance on Saturday October, 1st. The Tour d’Elegance is the scenic drive for all cars that are participating in the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance and will be a spectacle not worth missing. The tour begins Saturday morning at Scarborough Beach in Narraganset. The tour then winds through downtown Jamestown with a stop at Beavertail State Park. After the tour will follow through Aquidneck Island where we will be stopping for coffee and photos at Ft. Adams State Park overlooking the harbor and Newport Bridge, continuing with a Scenic drive along historic Ocean Drive and the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean. The tour ends on Bellevue Avenue with all cars parking together on the closed street for the public to view and interact with drivers and owners. Owners and drivers will be treated to a special lunch at the landmark Newport restaurant, LaForge, while the public enjoys the local vendors and food trucks.
The Tour d’Elgance schedule is as follows Tour d’Elegance — Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week (audrainconcours.com)
The week will bring regional and national car club shows to various locations throughout Newport, and we are excited to host again, the 30 Under 30 Concours class; designed for car owners under 30 years old who have built their car with less than $30,000.
The fantastic automobile enthusiasts week concludes with the Concours d’Elegance held on Sunday at the Breakers from 8:30 until 3;30. It includes some of the finest judges from around the globe, headed by world renowned concours judge and motoring expert, Donald Osborne. The week will culminate by awarding the Best in Show trophy. This bespoke trophy pays homage to Willie K. Vanderbilt, his 1900 Daimler Phoenix, and the origins of Newport’s profound automotive history.
There will be a variety of events located at different locations throughout Newport during the week and weekend. This all will culminate in the Concours d’Elgance held at The Breakers Mansion on Sunday Oct. 2. During the week there will be various ticketed events to hear seminars as well as events open to the general public. Check out the event schedule below to find which event interests you to attennd.
Event schedule for the week. 2022 Week At a Glance — Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week (audrainconcours.com)
Tickets for the events may be purchased at https://www.audrainconcours.com/tickets